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8/5/24, 5:09 PM GAS launches 'Sports Talent' platform to discover and empower promising sports talents in UAE
collaboration with its partners from the sports, government and private sectors. Our goal is to devise national strategies to recognise
and empower sports talents and ultimately boost the UAE's sports landscape."

Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at GAS, said, "Through this initiative, we
seek to create a comprehensive database of sports talents in the UAE using the 'Sports Talent' online platform, which is designed to be

accessible to all young talents, whether they are involved in sporting events or not. It will serve as the primary communication
channel with talented athletes across the UAE."

Furthermore, he emphasised that increasing the number of events dedicated to talent 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.

First, 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.

Second, 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.

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