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10/6/23, 4:13 PM H.E. Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum Presents National Sports Strategy at the Sport Industry Forum : GoDubai.com

H.E. Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum Presents National
Sports Strategy at the Sport Industry Forum

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ABU DHABI, UAE - 04.10.2023: His Excellency Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti Al Maktoum,
Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports,
began the Sport Industry Forum today with a presentation on the National Sports Strategy -
2031.
The strategy was presented to over 350 senior attendees working in sport, community, health
and education, who gathered at the WB Abu Dhabi by Hilton on Yas Island.
Sheikh Suhail said: 'The National Sports Strategy - 2031 seeks to create an influential,
globally competitive sports sector which inspires an active lifestyle. The strategy will
implement 17 initiatives by the end of its cycle, including identifying and developing talented
athletes and increasing the percentage of the physically active adult population to 71%.
He added: “National priority sports have also been identified around the criteria of Olympic
potential, ease of implementation and existing athlete talent. Our aim is to ensure 30
qualifying athletes for the Brisbane Olympics 2032, increasing from the 5 we saw at Tokyo
Olympics 2021.”
Sheikh Suhail was followed by Her Excellency Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Executive Director of the
Community Health Sector at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, who is also Vice Chairwoman of
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and a Board Member of Abu Dhabi Sports
Council.
Dr. Omniyat spoke about the Centre's latest initiatives, and how the Abu Dhabi health sector
works with its counterparts in sports and education to improve physical activity, health and
well-being, and reduce the burden of lifestyle diseases.

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