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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.

The Ministry also presented the ‘National Sports Talent Schools’ initiative (NSTS), launched in
collaboration with the Ministry of Education, which aims to transform government school
complexes into comprehensive sports training centers after school hours. These centers will
welcome students of all nationalities and backgrounds, promoting community participation
through recreational sports hubs and embedding sports as a core pillar of student well-being. The
initiative seeks to establish clear pathways for identifying and nurturing national talent and raising
the competitive level of student athletes.

In conclusion, the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) outlined its plans to host the
headquarters of 23 national sports federations, as well as three Asian federations (Rugby, Karate,
and Badminton) and two Arab federations (Basketball and Rugby). The NOC has also allocated
shared offices for federations without premises and meeting halls for general assemblies and
workshops, all provided free of charge. The NOC will cover all logistical costs, underscoring its
commitment to supporting national sports federations, providing a professional working
environment, and enhancing institutional coordination and performance across the UAE’s sports
ecosystem.
Moreover, attendees emphasised the importance of coordination between all relevant parties to
achieve institutional integration. They also underscored the importance of fostering an integrated
and sustainable sports ecosystem, which can help advance the National Sports Strategy 2031 and
enhance the UAE's pioneering role in the regional and global sports domain.

The Sports Coordination Council aims to align and integrate various strategies, policies, and
programmes of the sports sector to enhance the UAE's global sports competitiveness, propose
necessary solutions and recommendations, coordinate and synergise efforts between various
sports entities and host major sports events to promote the sector’s sustainable growth. The
Council also plays a role in proposing initiatives and sports programmes to

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