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effectiveness of the ‘National Athlete Pathway’ in preparing athletes to compete, succeed, and represent the UAE at the
highest international levels.

Commenting on the meeting with Antonsen, H.E. Suhail bin Butti noted that this initiative comes as part of the
Committee’s strategy to engage and involve globally accomplished, Olympic-level athletes in talent discovery
championships across various sports. Such initiatives, H.E. said, are designed to accelerate the technical development
of emerging Emirati talent, broaden their global exposure, and enhance the competitive prospects of achieving
international success.

Noura Al Jasmi, President of the UAE Badminton Federation, also expressed pride in Malhan’s achievement, highlighting
it as evidence of badminton’s rapid growth within the country. She described Malhan as a role model of the ambitious
Emirati athlete and credited his success to long-term planning and close coordination between the federation and
supporting institutions and committees.

She further added that a sponsorship agreement was signed late last year for Ryan Malhan with the UAE Committee For
Talent And Sports Support. The agreement provides comprehensive support for his international participation, alongside
technical, administrative, and logistical guidance, creating the ideal environment for him to achieve further world-class
performance and raise the UAE flag at international arenas.

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