Page 48 - GAS PR REPORT - August 2024

8/5/24, 5:07 PM Latest News
discovery and empowerment will significantly bolster their national identity among our sporting stars and help
realise our national sporting ambitions. “By providing financial and administrative support to promising

athletes and sports federations, we can improve the prospects of 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 achieving 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 Olympic Games,”

he added.
The key goals of the ‘Sports Talent’ platform include identifying sports talents according to different age

categories, monitoring and documenting initiatives and programs to discover and empower sports talent,
boosting the number of participants as well as programs linked to discovering sports talent and developing a
comprehensive database on sports talent in different 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 uphold the 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 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.

Those interested can register their sporting talents now by visiting the General Authority of Sports website

https://www.arabbnews.com/english/Latest-News.asp?id=17573 3/4