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Commenting on the meeting with Antonsen, 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, He 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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