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10/23/25, 9:38 AM UAE Committee for Talent and Sports support launches the first championship for discovering talents in swimming
The championship is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Swimming
Federation, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, under the supervision
of the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support, as part of a national plan aimed at building an
integrated system for discovering and developing sports talents across the country.

H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the
Sports Development and Competitiveness Sector, Chairman of the UAE Committee for Talent and
Sports Support affirmed that the championship reflects the Ministry of Sports’ vision to build a new
generation of athletes capable of representing the UAE at regional and international levels, noting that

the event will serve as a launching point for a series of future championships and programs dedicated to
nurturing talents in both individual and team sports.

H.E. stated: “The Swimming Talents Championship is a strategic step toward preparing champions and
refining emerging talents. It embodies our aspirations to develop national capabilities and strengthen the
UAE’s presence in aquatic sports”.

Also, H.E. emphasized that the championship is not merely a competitive event, but rather a national
initiative aimed at promoting a culture of sports among youth, inspiring excellence, and fostering a spirit
of achievement.

The ministry also invited all clubs and academies across the UAE to participate, confirming that

registration details and participation requirements will be made available in the coming days through the
official website of the Ministry of Sports.

The championship represents the first step in the National Sports Talent Discovery Program, aiming to
provide a genuine platform for identifying young swimming talents and creating a competitive and
professional environment that meets the highest technical and organizational standards.

It will also feature age-group competitions ranging from 9 to 17 years, with the participation of more than

600 male and female swimmers, representing approximately 100 clubs and academies from across the
UAE — reflecting the growing national commitment to developing the swimming sector and sustaining
local sports talent across various disciplines.

Winners in each category will receive medals and recognition awards, and a selected group of

outstanding swimmers will be invited to join the Talent Development Sponsorship Programs under the
(UAETSS), designed by the ministry in cooperation with specialized entities to provide continuous
technical and training support for promising young athletes.

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