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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 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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