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8/5/24, 5:07 PM GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE - Middle East News 247

GAS launches ‘Sports Talent’ platform to discover

and empower promising sports talents in UAE

By News Desk 1 August 4, 2024

The General Authority of Sports (GAS) recently launched the ‘Sports Talents’ platforms as a vital part of the

‘Empowerment and Sustainability of Sports Talents’ project. The online platform is developed to identify 1500
promising new sports talents and offer them the necessary support needed to develop, cultivate and
empower their 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 community.

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 finding 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 their
potential in the right direction.

His Excellency 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 base of sports
practices for promising talents, fostering their sports culture and developing a professional mindset through

the recently launched ‘Sports Talent’ platform. Through these efforts, we seek to ensure the sustainability of

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