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2/12/26, 10:28 AM Sports Coordination Council Holds 1St Meeting Of 2026 To Exchange Visions, Plans And Unify Efforts To Advance The Sport…
The Council also discussed the UAE's participation in the Winter Olympic
Games, being hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo from
6 to 22 February. The members highlighted the significance of this historic first-
time participation, serving as a clear reflection of the remarkable progress
achieved by the national sports ecosystem. It further contributes to
strengthening the national Olympic movement by driving participation in various
Olympic categories. In this edition of the Olympics, the UAE is being

represented by athletes Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson, competing in
alpine skiing events.

During the meeting, H.E. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi reaffirmed the

commitment of the Ministry and the NOC to steadfastly supporting athletes and
relevant federations, enabling them to represent the UAE at international sports
platforms and Olympic forums. He also wished the participating athletes'
success, hoping for outcomes that reflect the UAE's thriving sports ecosystem
and add to its impressive record of achievements.

H.E. emphasized the Council's role as an effective platform for member entities
to exchange insights and plans. He further stated that by enhancing
coordination between various sports organisations and partners throughout the
UAE, the Council seeks to facilitate the transition from fragmented work within
the sports sector to an integrated national ecosystem.

Also, Al Falasi stated:“To ensure that all efforts are unified and integrated, and
to leverage the skills of each emirate, we are focusing on exploring and
coordinating sporting agendas across the UAE. We are committed to
contributing towards achieving the goals of the 2026 'Year of Family,' and
constantly supporting community initiatives that foster a culture of sports
among society and ensure seamless access to sports for all family members

across the UAE.”

In turn, H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of
Sports, highlighted the importance of discussing the regulations governing the

formation of election committees and electoral appeals committees, noting that
this reflects the commitment of those responsible for the sports system to
uphold the principles of good governance, enhance transparency, and ensure
equal opportunities within the institutional sports framework in the UAE.

Further, H.E. affirmed that unifying the regulatory frameworks and adhering to

the approved laws and legislations, in full compliance with the Sports Law in
the UAE and its executive regulations, has a significant impact on improving
performance efficiency and achieving institutional excellence across all sports
entities, thereby contributing to driving comprehensive development in the
national sports sector.

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