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Repton School excel at Sony Football League

DUBAI — Repton School did well at the fourth Sony Dubai Schools Football League, winning the champion’s trophy for Grade 4 and 6. Dubai English Speaking School claimed top honours in Grade 3 while The Dubai British School won the championship for Grade 5.

Osamu Miura, managing director, Sony Gulf FZE, said: “Soccer is a definitely a sport that generates tremendous passion in this region and young school children, especially, find this sport very engaging. Through the Sony Dubai Schools Football League, Sony Gulf aims to encourage and promote sportsmanship qualities in children and help them grow as proud members of the sporting community. Our support for sport also reflects Sony’s overall objective to contribute to the building of character and spirit of team work, both on and off the field.”

Rob Ingham, tournament director, said: “This tournament is an exciting way to bring together young children and help them develop a sense of camaraderie and an active lifestyle. We are delighted with this year’s turnout and the high level of commitment and performance demonstrated by the students. We are extremely encouraged by Sony’s involvement towards this sport and their support in developing the skills and interests among our youth.”

Recently, 24 children from the Sony Dubai Schools Football League were selected by the Sony Flag Bearers programme to carry the FIFA flag for the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi. The children, selected from the 29 participating schools, received a unique opportunity to meet their icons and be part of the football action as the official flag bearers. Sony has been actively involved in the Dubai Schools Football League since 2007. By supporting the Dubai Schools Football League, Sony Gulf aims to nurture and enhance the skills of young players and improve the overall quality of the game at the grassroot level.