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2/16/26, 10:36 AM Ryan Malhan tops BWF World Junior Rankings in landmark achievement for UAE Badminton
Official backing and institutional synergy
H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for the
Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector at the Ministry of Sports, and
Chairman of the UAE Committee For Talent And Sports Support, highlighted
Malhan’s achievement as a testament to the nation’s strategic vision and
commitment to investing in sporting talent. H.E. emphasised that the
accomplishment reflects a unified institutional effort and demonstrates the

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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