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UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support' organises
inaugural comprehensive talent assessment tests to identify top

athletes

>> His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum: The Committee leverages scientific and transparent evaluation
mechanisms in line with international standards to nurture promising talents, right from the early identification phase.

The inaugural edition of these comprehensive tests lays the foundation for an integrated national system for discovering and
developing sports talents.

The ‘Talent Committee platform’ received applications from 800 young athletes, among whom 126 were shortlisted.
The tests included physical, psychological and cognitive evaluations to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.

The tests spanned across 27 different sports disciplines, reflecting the Committee’s inclusive vision to nurture a new generation of
outstanding athletes.

UAE, 1 October 2025- The UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support (UAETSS) organised the inaugural edition of the
comprehensive talent assessment tests for athletes who registered on the Talent Committee Platform. The assessments were
held over the course of 3 days, at the e& Academy for Sports and Leisure Club, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sports.
This initiative highlights the success of the Talent Committee Platform, which attracted applications from 800 athletes, among whom
126 promising candidates were shortlisted as test participants.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector at
the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of UAETSS, highlighted the role of the assessments in establishing an integrated national
framework for talent identification and development. His Excellency 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.
H.E. 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. His Excellency highlighted that the Committee

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