High School Track and Field Results: Standout Times and Throws Logged at Abu Dhabi Venues This Week

Al Yasmina Academy's 4x400m relay team finished first with a time of 3 minutes 18 seconds at Zayed Sports City Stadium on July 8, edging out runners from three other schools in the under-18 category.

The result comes during the final stretch of the 2025-2026 academic calendar, when schools schedule their last regular fixtures before summer training programs begin in August. Local coaches have noted that consistent weekly meets help athletes qualify for the national school games set for September.

Results from Zayed Sports City and Al Khalidiyah

At Zayed Sports City Stadium, the girls' 800m went to a runner from The British International School Abu Dhabi in 2 minutes 12 seconds, while a thrower from Al Bateen Academy recorded a 48-metre discus mark. The same day at the Al Khalidiyah Sports Complex track, the boys' long jump competition produced a winning leap of 6.85 metres by a student from the American International School. These two venues host most inter-academy events because of their 400-metre standard tracks and floodlighting that allows evening sessions when daytime temperatures exceed 40 degrees.

Entry lists showed 214 participants across both sites, up from 187 the previous week, according to the Abu Dhabi Schools Sports Association schedule released on July 3. Registration fees for the weekly meets stand at 45 dirhams per athlete, covering timing chips and medical cover.

Next Steps for Athletes and Families

The next round of fixtures is listed for July 15 at the same two locations, with heats starting at 5 p.m. to avoid peak heat. Parents can register through the association portal by July 12, and athletes are advised to bring water bottles and light-coloured kit as per the July heat protocol issued by the Abu Dhabi Education Council.