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The football team of the United Arab Emirates celebrate after winning the siliver medal following their in the men's football gold medal match against Japan during the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou Image Credit: AFP

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a Dh 10 million grant for the players in the national Olympic football team and its technical and administrative staff in recognition of their achievements in the international sports arena.

The team recently won a silver medal at the 16th Asian Games held in Guangzhou City, China.

The President also ordered another grant of Dh 4 million for the national junior team, their coaches and administrative staff in recognition of their winning of the title in the 7th Gulf championship held recently in Kuwait.