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8/5/24, 5:09 PM GAS launches 'Sports Talent' platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE
GAS launches 'Sports Talent' platform to discover and empower promising

sports talents in UAE

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Middle East | August 3, 2024 11:11:22 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 3 (ANI/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 efforts of the Authority in

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