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8/5/24, 5:05 PM GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE - Aletihad News Center
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 programmes, 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 conducted to 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
capabilities.

- Continuous monitoring and implementation of development of programmes and systems to nurture sports talents
through training camps and encourage participation in both national 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 development of a 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
the UAE high 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 sports 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 competitive sports.

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