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the Ministry of Sports, and Chairman of the UAE Committee For Talent And Sports Support, highlighted Malhan’s
achievement as a 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 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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