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10/23/25, 9:39 AM UAE Committee For Talent And Sports Support Launches The First Championship For Discovering Talents In Swimming

The championship is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Swimming Federation, the Abu
Dhabi Sports Council, and the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, under the supervision of the UAE Committee for Talent
and Sports Support, as part of a national plan aimed at building an integrated system for discovering and developing
sports talents across the country.

H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the Sports
Development and Competitiveness Sector, Chairman of the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support affirmed
that the championship reflects the Ministry of Sports' vision to build a new generation of athletes capable of
representing the UAE at regional and international levels, noting that the event will serve as a launching point for a
series of future championships and programs dedicated to nurturing talents in both individual and team sports.

H.E. stated:“The Swimming Talents Championship is a strategic step toward preparing champions and refining
emerging talents. It embodies our aspirations to develop national capabilities and strengthen the UAE's presence in
aquatic sports”.

Also, H.E. emphasized that the championship is not merely a competitive event, but rather a national initiative aimed
at promoting a culture of sports among youth, inspiring excellence, and fostering a spirit of achievement.

The ministry also invited all clubs and academies across the UAE to participate, confirming that registration details
and participation requirements will be made available in the coming days through the official website of the Ministry
of Sports.

The championship represents the first step in the National Sports Talent Discovery Program, aiming to provide a
genuine platform for identifying young swimming talents and creating a competitive and professional environment
that meets the highest technical and organizational standards.

It will also feature age-group competitions ranging from 9 to 17 years, with the participation of more than 600 male
and female swimmers, representing approximately 100 clubs and academies from across the UAE - reflecting the
growing national commitment to developing the swimming sector and sustaining local sports talent across various
disciplines.
Winners in each category will receive medals and recognition awards, and a selected group of
outstanding swimmers will be invited to join the Talent Development Sponsorship Programs

under the (UAETSS), designed by the ministry in cooperation with specialized entities to provide
continuous technical and training support for promising young athletes.

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