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10/25/23, 2:29 PM General Authority of Sports announces details of ‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project
General Authority of Sports announces details of

‘Transformation of Sports Federations’ project

Tue 17-10-2023 19:02 PM

DUBAI, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) -- The General Authority for Sports (GAS) has outlined the steps and
timeline for the “Transformation of Sports Federations” project, one of the three key transformative projects of
the 17 included in the National Sports Strategy 2031.
During a meeting with six sports federations representing archery, judo, shooting, fencing, athletics, and cycling,
GAS representatives discussed the implementation of phase one of the project, which aims to empower the
federations to launch initiatives that will support Emirati sports and improve the chances and outcomes of
Emirati athletes at regional and international competitions.
Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at GAS, explained
that the project will be gradually rolled out to all sports federations in the country to instil a professional culture
among these federations, develop the skills of their athletes, and adopt performance agreements signed with
priority sporting federations, which will assist the growth of the sports sector and increase its contribution to the
national economy, one of the three significant directives of the National Sports Strategy 2031.
Sheikh Suhail also highlighted the importance of supporting sports federations in the UAE, adding that GAS
regularly collaborates with these federations to improve their governance, performance, and institutional
management, and by organising events, workshops, and lectures, they aim to achieve outstanding sporting
accomplishments and elevate the UAE’s reputation in regional and international sports arenas. He stressed that
the UAE leadership's vision drives these efforts forward.
"The project aims to enhance the operational and technical capabilities of sports federations, in line with the
National Sports Strategy 2031 objectives. During its initial phase, the project will provide strategic,
administrative, and financial support to six federations, focussing on their development, financial independence,
and increased capacities. This will involve evaluating their progression against clear criteria to ensure
accordance with the transformative project’s goals and the National Sports Strategy 2031,” he said.
GAS will provide daily support to the federations through a dedicated team and maintain continuous
communication with them. It will also organise specialist workshops at each federation to offer guidance on the
project’s implementation.

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