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Sports Coordination Council Holds 1st Meeting Of

2026

14 hours ago

UAE, (Pakistan Point News - 10th Feb, 2026) The Sports Coordination Council held its first
meeting of 2026, chaired by Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, with the
participation of senior sports officials and representatives of Federal and
local government entities.

During the meeting, the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) reviewed regulations
governing the legal formation of a central elections committee and a unified electoral appeals
committee. The NOC highlighted the importance of unified electoral procedures and a
standardised regulatory framework to enhance integrity, equal opportunity and procedural
fairness across sports federations, in line with internationally recognised Olympic standards.

The presentation emphasised alignment with best international practices,
the Olympic Charter, regulations of international sports federations, the NOC’s statutes, and
national legislation, ensuring institutional autonomy and sound governance of
the sports electoral system.

The Council also discussed the UAE’s participation in the Winter Olympic Games, hosted
by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from 6th to 22nd February. Members underlined the
significance of the UAE’s first participation, reflecting the progress of the
national sports ecosystem and supporting the expansion of the Olympic movement.
The UAE is represented by Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson in alpine skiing events.

Al Falasi reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry of Sports and the NOC to supporting
athletes and federations to represent the UAE at international platforms. He stressed the
Council’s role in strengthening coordination among sports entities and advancing an
integrated national sports ecosystem.
He also said that the Council is working to align sporting agendas nationwide to contribute to
the goals of the 2026 Year of Family and to support community initiatives that promote a
culture of sport and inclusive access for all family members.

Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, said that
discussing election regulations reflects a strong commitment to good governance,
transparency and equal opportunity within the UAE’s sports system. He added that unified
regulatory frameworks contribute to improved institutional performance and excellence
across sports entities.

Faris Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE National Olympic Committee, said that
institutional integration and coordination are essential to advancing the
national Olympic movement and upholding principles of autonomy, transparency and good
governance in line with international standards.

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