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4/14/25, 9:51 AM Sheikh Mansoor elected President of UAE National Olympic Committee

Following the announcement of his election, Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

chaired the meeting, which was attended by Dr Ahmad 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, Sheikh Mansoor 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.

Sheikh Mansoor emphasised that the vision of 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. 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 eighth 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.

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

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