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6/27/24, 3:57 PM Over 95% of UAE 'National Sports Strategy' first phase completed within a year - Virgin Radio Dubai

OVER 95% OF UAE 'NATIONAL SPORTS

STRATEGY' FIRST PHASE COMPLETED

WITHIN A YEAR

News Home More from Sports News Wednesday, 26 June 2024 13:45

By ARN News Staff

WAM
The Director-General for the General Authority of Sports, Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, has confirmed eight
projects launched under the "National Sports Strategy - 2031" are nearly complete with the second phase

now underway.

Al Hajeri emphasised the wide scope for development to achieve global recognition, focusing on enhancing
infrastructure, supporting talent discovery and nurturing programmes, improving sports governance, and modernising
sports entities with advanced technologies and training programmes. He also stressed the importance of uniting
efforts to broaden community participation.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Hajeri discussed key strategic goals, including doubling the
number of athletes qualifying for the 2032 Olympics. "This ambition underscores the necessity of talent scouting and
development to international standards, with rigorous monitoring and comparison against global benchmarks," he
said.

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