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4/11/25, 2:50 PM Mansoor Bin Mohammed Elected President Of UAE National Olympic Committee - UrduPoint
Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of 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

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