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10/2/25, 9:20 AM UAE Committee for Talent and National Sports Support' organises inaugural comprehensive talent assessment tests to identify top …
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 criterion, 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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