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GAS launches 'Sports Talent'

platform to discover and empower

promising sports talents in UAE

WAM
3rd August 2024, 03:27 GMT+10

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 of Sports
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 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.
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 sports talents in alignment with the
goals and values of 'Year of Sustainability'. Furthermore, it integrates talent identification
procedures to ensure a promising future for Emirati sports signifying the unwavering

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