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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.

Al Hajeri provided updates on the successful completion of the first phase of the
National Sports Strategy - 2031, with eight projects achieving over 95 percent
completion within a year. The second phase, consisting of seven projects, is underway
and aims for completion in three years, with two more projects set to launch by 2031.

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The strategy targets increasing sports participation to 71 percent and raising the sector's
contribution to the GDP to 0.5 percent by 2031.

Regarding the sports achievements recognition regulations, Al Hajeri noted
enhancements in the new framework, offering multiple levels of recognition across
various competitions, including Olympic, Asian, and global events, along with financial
rewards for winners in university and school competitions.

Al Hajeri underscored the significance of teamwork with the Olympic Committee and
sports federations to achieve national sports goals, emphasising the coordinated efforts
to develop talent, improve sports facilities, and enhance governance and sports
management practices.

He also highlighted significant progress in women's sports, with female athletes
comprising nearly 20 percent of registered practitioners and an increasing international
presence. He said, "The authority is committed to empowering women in sports,
organising numerous activities to foster their participation and collaborating with sports
federations to expand women's competitions."

Al Hajeri underscored the importance of international partnerships, mentioning recent
MoUs with Bahrain and Indonesia aimed at leveraging successful global sports
experiences to elevate UAE sports to new heights across various aspects.

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