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GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE
Friday, August 2, 2024 9:27 PM4 minutes Reading

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DUBAI, 2nd August, 2024 (WAM) – The General Authority of Sports (GAS) has launched the ‘Sports Talents’ platform as a vital part of the ‘Empowerment and Sustainability o
Talents’ project. The online platform is developed to identify 1,500 promising new sports talents and offer them the necessary support needed to develop, cultivate and empow
capabilities. The initiative, which is in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, aims to create an inclusive and encouraging environment in the field of sports for the Emirati com
The ’Sports Talent’ platform is an advanced tool designed to collect vital data and insights about sports talents, starting from the initial registration phase and continuing the
empowerment stage. By collaborating with relevant sports organizations and educational institutions in the UAE, the platform monitors sports fairs and events that focus on fi
talents within the community. Through these efforts, it seeks to connect skilled athletes with the right opportunities, thus allowing them to hone their capabilities and channel t
potential in the right direction.
Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General for the General Authority of Sports, said: “Our ‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ project aims to expand the ba
practices for promising talents, fostering their sports culture and developing a professional mindset through the recently launched ‘Sports Talent’ platform. Through these effo
to ensure the sustainability of sports talents in alignment with the goals and values of ‘Year of Sustainability’. Furthermore, it integrates talent identification procedures to ensu
promising future for Emirati sports signifying the unwavering efforts of the Authority in collaboration with its partners from the sports, government and private sectors. Our goa
devise national strategies to recognise and empower sports talents and ultimately boost the UAE’s sports landscape.”
Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at GAS, said: “Through this initiative, we seek to create a comprehensive database
talents in the UAE using the ‘Sports Talent’ online platform, which is designed to be accessible to all young talents, whether they are involved in sporting events or not. It will s
primary communication channel with talented athletes across the UAE.”
Furthermore, he emphasised that increasing the number of events dedicated to talent discovery and empowerment will significantly bolster their national identity among our s
stars and help realise our national sporting ambitions. “By providing financial and administrative support to promising athletes and sports federations, we can improve the pro
success for those athletes aiming to qualify for the Olympics. This support will also enhance the chances of Emirati athletes succeeding in international competitions and ach
sporting excellence at all levels. Our goal is to meet the targets set out in the National Sports Strategy 2031, which aims to qualify over 30 Emirati athletes for the 2032 Olymp
he added.

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