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XSPORT Motorsports company WALK UAE for Diabetes at Yas Marina Circuit
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XSPORT Motorsports, today walked the 5.5km Yas Marina Circuit in aid of diabetes awareness. ‘Diabetes.Knowledge.Action.’ is aninitiative organised by Imperial College London Diabetes Centre brings attention to the problems, risks and dangers of diabetes, now in its third year, the campaign attracted over 10,000 people in its twilight walk at the Yas Marina circuit. (ICLDC), under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, and in partnership with Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy. The campaign
“As our business is primarily involved in the motorsports industry, we are acutely aware of the fitness required to compete in our sports sector. We manage the training programmes of UAE racing drivers and teams, and encourage healthy lifestyles for our drivers which gives them the best chance of winning.” commented Lex Akehurst, XSPORT Motorsports.
This event gave the team at XSPORT an ideal opportunity to get up close and personal with the new Formula 1 grade Yas Marina circuit and help spread the word of fitness in sport.
“I personally have seen diabetes affect my family and awareness campaigns like this can help diagnose and spot the disease early on”, continued Akehurst.
“All types of sports are accessible in the UAE, we are very lucky to have one of the most supportive countries in the world investing in fantastic sports facilities and it is our duty to promote the health side of sport”, commented Peter Lanz, XSPORT Motorsport Consultant and former international racing driver for 40 years.
“During this Diabetes awareness month would like to encourage all children and families to visit the new indoor go-karting facility at Stargate Edutainment Centre Dubai, to try out some exciting motorsports for themselves. We will be running ‘arrive and drive’ experiences for small children aged 5 years and up, also for teens and adults, we have larger, faster go-karts,” announced Peter Lanz.
“We are doing our part to educate families and children about active participation in sport and by introducing the children at a young age, perhaps we can help reduce diabetes, entice them into sport and find future racing champions at the same time,” said Lex Akehurst.
“As our business is primarily involved in the motorsports industry, we are acutely aware of the fitness required to compete in our sports sector. We manage the training programmes of UAE racing drivers and teams, and encourage healthy lifestyles for our drivers which gives them the best chance of winning.” commented Lex Akehurst, XSPORT Motorsports.
This event gave the team at XSPORT an ideal opportunity to get up close and personal with the new Formula 1 grade Yas Marina circuit and help spread the word of fitness in sport.
“I personally have seen diabetes affect my family and awareness campaigns like this can help diagnose and spot the disease early on”, continued Akehurst.
“All types of sports are accessible in the UAE, we are very lucky to have one of the most supportive countries in the world investing in fantastic sports facilities and it is our duty to promote the health side of sport”, commented Peter Lanz, XSPORT Motorsport Consultant and former international racing driver for 40 years.
“During this Diabetes awareness month would like to encourage all children and families to visit the new indoor go-karting facility at Stargate Edutainment Centre Dubai, to try out some exciting motorsports for themselves. We will be running ‘arrive and drive’ experiences for small children aged 5 years and up, also for teens and adults, we have larger, faster go-karts,” announced Peter Lanz.
“We are doing our part to educate families and children about active participation in sport and by introducing the children at a young age, perhaps we can help reduce diabetes, entice them into sport and find future racing champions at the same time,” said Lex Akehurst.
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