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Sports, Vice President of the NOC and Chairman of the Executive Board; Faris Mohammed Al
Mutawa, Secretary-General of the NOC; as well as members of the General Assembly and the
Board of Directors.
In his remarks to the General Assembly, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum affirmed that leading national institutions is both an honour and a profound
responsibility, one that must be fulfilled with dedication and loyalty.

He noted that this role reflects the deep trust placed in him by national sports figures who have
shaped the Olympic movement with determination and perseverance, always keeping the UAE’s
sporting progress at the heart of their mission, without seeking recognition or acclaim. Their
contributions have been instrumental in driving sporting success and achievements at every level,
he added.

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor emphasised that the vision of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, during his 16-year presidency of the NOC, had a
profound impact on the diverse achievements witnessed by the national Olympic movement. His
leadership established a lasting legacy and brought significant value to this vital sector, which
reflects the UAE’s success and advancement on the global sporting stage.

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor also praised the remarkable efforts and constant endeavours of all former
presidents of the NOC since its establishment in 1979. He added that these efforts laid a strong
foundation for the Olympic movement in the UAE, enabling its continuous growth and
development. The UAE has since achieved exceptional milestones, including its historic first
Olympic medal at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, when Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin
Hasher Al Maktoum won gold in the men’s double trap shooting event.

Other key achievements include the UAE's successful hosting of the 8th edition of the SportAccord
International Convention in 2010 — the first time it was held in the Middle East — and the 2018
Youth Olympic Games silver medal in show jumping won by rider Omar Al Marzooqi, which marked
a new chapter for Emirati athletes.

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor stressed that sustaining the success of the national Olympic movement
requires the collective efforts of all stakeholders — including sports federations and organisations
involved in Olympic affairs — to ensure athletes receive the support and environment they need to
excel and uphold the UAE’s legacy of sporting excellence on the global stage.
The meeting also included the presentation of the International Olympic Committee’s approval of
the NOC General Assembly’s resolution to extend the mandate of the Board of Directors for the
2024–2028 Olympic cycle.

The meeting also approved the NOC’s technical and administrative report for 2024, as well as its
strategic vision and Olympic activity plan for the same period. These approvals reaffirm the NOC’s
active role as a prominent member of major continental and international sports bodies and its
commitment to supporting events held under their umbrella, reflecting the UAE’s dedication to
fostering the Olympic spirit and promoting values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

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