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10/2/25, 9:19 AM UAE conducts mass sporting talent hunt - Aletihad News Center

“This platform isn’t just about finding talent; it’s about nurturing it. We provide them with scientific coaching, dedicated

support, and a fair chance to one day represent our nation on the world stage.”

The aspiring athletes were put through a battery of tests designed to measure every aspect of their ability. Under the
watchful eyes of international experts and national specialists, they were assessed on physical attributes like sprint

speed and jump strength, as well as cognitive skills like reaction time.

The evaluations were designed to be fair and transparent, giving every participant an equal opportunity to showcase

their potential.

The sheer scope of the talent search was reflected in the diverse range of sports represented. The committee invited

athletes from 27 different disciplines, highlighting its vision to strengthen the UAE’s entire sporting ecosystem.

The assessments were supervised by a distinguished group of global specialists in sports talent identification and

national professionals, ensuring alignment with global best practices and reflecting its comprehensive vision to
strengthen the national sports ecosystem.

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.

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