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He further emphasised that the ‘Talent Committee Platform’ serves as a key facilitator in this
regard, as it connects athletic talents to relevant sports entities, nurturing a new generation of
athletes capable of representing the UAE at both regional and international platforms.
Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum further stated that such talent development initiatives not only nurture
a fair competitive environment, but also help refine the skills of athletes, preparing them for
success.

He highlighted that the Committee adopts a holistic approach, starting from early talent
identification to development programs that incorporate training camps, technical and
administrative support, while coordinating with federations, clubs and educational institutions. The
Committee leverages scientific and transparent assessment mechanisms based on best
international standards to guide every athlete on the right path, based on their unique capabilities.

These tests covered various physical, psychological and cognitive evaluations, such as sprint
speed, jump strength and response time, as well as growth measurement and physical maturity,
further supporting the athletes’ professional development journey. Its primary aim was to
accurately identify each athlete’s potential and verify their key abilities, while maintaining fairness
and transparency in evaluation based on a unified criteria, to discover the most remarkable talents,
who will then receive training through the Committee’s specialised individual development
programmes.

The assessments were supervised by a distinguished group of global specialists in sports talent
identification and national professionals, ensuring alignment with global best practices.

The Committee invited athletes from 27 different sports disciplines, including aquathlon, archery,
athletics, badminton, boxing, chess, motorsports (drifting and track racing), fencing, football, golf,
gymnastics, jet-ski racing, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, karting, mixed martial arts (MMA), open-water
swimming, sailing, skiing, ice-skating, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis and triathlon,
reflecting its comprehensive vision to strengthen the national sports ecosystem.

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