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8/5/24, 5:05 PM GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE | Emirates News Agency
The key goals of the ‘Sports Talent’ platform include identifying sports talents according to different age categories, monitoring and documenting initiatives and programs to di
empower sports talent, boosting the number of participants as well as programs linked to discovering sports talent and developing a comprehensive database on sports talen
competitive sports.
The Authority has set out several criteria to improve the identification and support of sporting talents. This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to up
principles of effective sports management and corporate governance. The key goal of the initiative is to ensure commitment to the successful execution of plans, programmes
objectives and sports strategies for all involved parties. Some of the key criteria include:
● Formulate strategies that aid in the proactive preparation and creation of a suitable environment for the early identification of gifted individuals, empowering them through p
resources, activities and scientific assessments.
● Regular assessment of the implementation and execution of the plan on the basis of the designated indicators and initiatives. This includes ensuring that tests are conducte
evaluate the abilities and levels of talent, using scientific principles and standards to measure both the current performance of these individuals and their potential future capa
● Continuous monitoring and implementation of development of programmes and systems to nurture sports talents through training camps and encourage participation in bot
and international events while offering comprehensive support and sponsorship across various areas.
● Regular assessments and ongoing support for athletic talents and determining strengths and areas for improvement to enhance performance development.
The Authority is accelerating its efforts to position this platform as a key contributor towards attaining national sports goals. It aims to achieve this by supporting the developm
competitive sports environment that helps to nurture talent through dedicated and thoughtful plans and programs to achieve outstanding sports results and raise the flag of th
in various sports events.
The ’Empowering and Sustaining Sports Talent’ project is integrated with the transformative project ‘Talents’. The project, in collaboration with relevant sports federations and
bodies, conducts a wide array of competitions, tournaments and sports festivals as well as using new mechanisms to identify sports talent and thus expand the scope of com
sports.

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