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testament to the nation’s strategic vision and commitment

to investing in sporting talent.

He 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, 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

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