Toddlers get set for Baby Olympics

DUBAI - The Dubai Summer Surprises Office has announced that the registration of the Baby Olympics, which will be organised between July 31 and August 4, has already begun.

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Published: Tue 29 Jun 2004, 9:22 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 2:34 AM

As part of the Olympics, which will be hosted in the Al Ghurair City, children in the age-group of six months to three years will be eligible to take part and showcase their skills in crawling, walking and tricycle races.

Registration for the Baby Olympics can be done at the DSS Office, 2nd Floor, Department of Economic Development, Deira, Dubai or any of the outlets of Mother Care, Baby Shop and Bear Factory, who are sponsoring the event, before July 24, 2004.

Maryam Arhama, DSS Sponsors Events Coordinator and Supervisor of Baby Olympics, said: "The registration for the Baby Olympics has begun and its time for the little ones to take centre stage. The Olympics, which is being held for the second year running, follows its tremendous success during DSS 2003."

She pointed out that the Baby Olympics, to be held between 5pm and 7pm, will involve various contests, which include the Baby Crawling Contest, on July 31 involving kids in the age-group of 6 to 8 months, while the Baby Walker Contest on August 1 will involve 8 to 12-month-old kids.

Kids in the age group of 12 to 18 months can take part in the Toddlers Walking Contest on August 2, while those who are three years old will be eligible to participate in the Dress-Up Baby Contest on August 3. The Tricycle Race Contest on August 4 will also involve three-year-olds.

Maryam added the children would be divided into five groups, with each group comprising 10 kids. There will be two winners in each group. Among the 10 winners drawn out of the five groups, the top three will walk away with the prizes. Entry is restricted to 50 babies in each category, she said.

"Nothing sparks your emotions more than seeing your child take his first steps in life, amidst the cheers, joy and clapping. It is an assured feeling a parent gets when their child participates in the Baby Olympics, one of the many events that are being hosted under the DSS 2004 schedule of innovative activities. Parents can stand at the finish line and encourage their children to crawl or totter towards them. This is a fun event and every participant is a sure winner," said Maryam.