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4/11/25, 2:50 PM Mansoor Bin Mohammed Elected President Of UAE National Olympic Committee | Pakistan Point
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.
The Assembly further ratified the NOC’s final accounts for the 2024 fiscal year, its
proposed budget for 2025, the audit report for 2024, and the preparation and
participation budget for Olympic events under the 2025 activity plan. In addition, the financial
and administrative reports of the UAE Sports Arbitration Centre were approved.

During the meeting, Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the NOC, presented the
latest amendments to the Olympic Charter, which were adopted on 30 January. These
amendments represent a pivotal development in the history of the Olympic movement,
particularly with regard to participation process, qualification pathways, and the rights to host

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