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10/24/25, 9:23 AM Sports Coordination Council Meeting 2025: Enhancing UAE's Sports Ecosystem - OneArabia

Updates on the second University Games edition were also shared. The event will include Obstacle Course Racing and

three team sports: football, volleyball, and basketball. Around 2,700 students from 47 universities are expected to compete
in over 700 matches. The league stage began in October and runs through February.

Talent Identification Initiatives

The UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support showcased achievements of its Talent Committee Platform. This digital

platform identifies talented athletes nationwide. So far, it has seen participation from 1,169 athletes creating profiles and
307 submitting applications. A recent assessment camp involved 101 athletes across 22 different sports.

The Ministry introduced the ‘National Sports Talent Schools’ initiative (NSTS) with the Ministry of Education. This

programme transforms government school complexes into comprehensive training centres after school hours. It aims to
establish pathways for identifying national talent while promoting community participation through recreational hubs.

Institutional Support

The UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) plans to host headquarters for 23 national federations and several Asian and

Arab federations. Shared offices are allocated for federations without premises, with meeting halls provided free of charge.

The NOC covers logistical costs to support national federations and enhance institutional coordination.

Attendees stressed coordination between all parties is crucial for institutional integration. They highlighted fostering a
sustainable sports ecosystem as vital for advancing the National Sports Strategy 2031 and enhancing UAE's regional and

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