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6/20/25, 8:54 AM Ministry Of Sports Launches ‘Talent Committee Platform’ - UrduPoint
Dr. Al Falasi said the launch marks a major milestone in building a smart and
sustainable sports system. “The platform supports early-stage talent identification through structured
development pathways, digital governance and partnerships. It connects schools, academies, clubs

and federations, creating a national framework for performance enhancement and athlete discovery,”
he said.

He added that the initiative supports the National Sports Strategy 2031, particularly in increasing the
number of Emirati athletes qualifying for the Olympic Games. “Our priority is to establish a sustainable
national system to identify and develop talent to the highest level of competitive performance,” he said.

Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri expressed his appreciation to all sponsors and supporters of the initiative,
highlighting the importance of their continued role in empowering athletes and building a strong
national sports ecosystem.

Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum said the platform is central to the Ministry’s digital transformation,
integrating analytics and technical assessment with tailored development pathways. “It ensures fair

and transparent evaluation, while offering tools to monitor progress and support athletes’ academic
and sporting development,” he said. “Through structured training, competition exposure and technical
support, the platform ensures balanced growth and prepares athletes for global competition.

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The platform, currently in its pilot phase, will be publicly launched in early July. During the ceremony,
58 standout athletes were announced as the first cohort to join the platform. Selected through rigorous
evaluation with federations and scouts, they represent 13 sports: badminton (12 athletes), swimming

(7), archery (7), taekwondo (6), athletics (5), chess (5), rowing and sailing (4), fencing (3), shooting (2),
golf (2), football (2), table tennis (2), and triathlon (1).

Talent selection followed two tracks: direct nominations by federations and scouting during
the school Games finals, supported by PlayerMaker and Precision Football using advanced digital
tools.

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