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School Games

The Ministry of Sports reviewed the final preparations for the third edition of the UAE School Games,

which will feature the addition of Obstacle Course Racing alongside 12 other sports. The event will also
expand participation to include students aged under 9 to 19 years, in cooperation with the Ministry of
Education, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Dubai Sports Council, and several federal and local partners.
According to the timeline, registration opens on October 13, with the finals scheduled for May, following

qualification rounds running from January to February.

University Games

The Ministry also highlighted updates on the second edition of the University Games, which will include
Obstacle Course Racing in addition to three team sports: football, volleyball, and basketball. The event

expects around 2,700 students from 47 universities, competing in over 700 matches to date (excluding
obstacle course figures, as registration has not yet opened). The league stage began in October and will
continue through February, followed by the playoffs from March 30 to April 26, culminating in the crowning

of champions at the end of the academic year.

Talent Committee Platform

The UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support presented the achievements of its Talent Committee
Platform, the nation’s first digital platform dedicated to identifying and developing talented athletes. To

date, 1,169 athletes have created personal profiles, 307 have submitted official applications, and 126
were invited to the first assessment camp, which saw participation from 101 athletes across 22 different
sports. The platform serves as a comprehensive national database for physical activity and athletic
performance, enabling the tracking and scientific evaluation of athletes under the supervision of

international scouts.

National Sport Talent Schools (NSTS)

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