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Sports Coordination Council holds first 2026

meeting to boost UAE sports system

February 11, 2026

Image used for illustrative purpose. Photo: WAM

Abu Dhabi: The Sports Coordination Council held its first meeting of 2026 under the chairmanship of
Sports Minister Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, with top sports leaders and government officials taking part.
The meeting focused on improving sports rules, fair elections in sports bodies, and the UAE’s growing
role in global sports events.

During the session, the UAE National Olympic Committee reviewed new rules for forming a central
elections committee and a single appeals committee for sports federations. Officials said having one
clear set of election rules will help make the system fair, transparent, and equal for everyone. These rules
will follow international Olympic standards and best global practices.

The committee explained that the updated system matches the Olympic Charter, international federation
rules, national laws, and the committee’s own regulations. This will help sports groups stay independent
and well managed.

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