Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has achieved a new milestone on the international stage after winning the Bronze Award in the 'Best Fan Engagement Programme' category at the Sports Business Awards. According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition highlights the Council's efforts in engaging audiences and creating sporting experiences during the fourth edition of the Spartan World Championship, held from 28th November to 1st December 2024. The awards ceremony took place at Old Billingsgate in London, with Nasser Al Zaabi, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs Sector at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in attendance. This award reflects the Council's ability to host major sporting events while innovating effective mechanisms that build genuine connections with fans. It enhances the spectator experience and transforms audiences from viewers into active participants, strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a global sports hub. Commenting on the achievement, Nasser Al Zaabi said, "Winning the Bron ze Award for Best Fan Engagement Programme is a direct reflection of our commitment to elevating the audience experience and delivering events that make every participant feel like an essential part of the moment. We continuously work to build a world-class sports model based on innovation, sustainability, and community partnership." He added, "This international recognition confirms that we are moving in the right direction and motivates us to further develop advanced engagement platforms that reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a global capital for sports." The fourth edition of the 2024 Spartan World Championship took place at Al Wathba Desert in Abu Dhabi, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Spartan, the world's leading brand in endurance and obstacle course racing. The championship is significant in physical endurance and obstacle racing, contributing to Abu Dhabi's strategy to attract major international sporting events. The event drew over 6,500 participants from more than 80 nationalities ac ross its race categories.