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Based on the outcomes of this experience, a comprehensive analysis will be conducted to help
shape future policies for the development of board formation mechanisms across other

federations. The approach may be gradually generalised depending on the extent to which the
intended objectives are achieved, in alignment with the principles of professionalism,

sustainability, and inclusivity within the sports sector.

The Ministry considers the inclusion of resident members in the boards of sports federations as

a practical embodiment of the values of openness, tolerance, and diversity. This inclusion

enhances the contribution of the residents to sports development by harnessing their expertise
and talents, further reinforcing the role of sports as a national tool for development, social
integration, and empowerment.

This experience also highlights the need to integrate elite talents into sports leadership,

particularly in specialised areas such as sports marketing, strategic planning, technical
analysis, and the adoption of modern technologies. The Ministry believes that involving

members with advanced expertise serves as an institutional enabler for achieving performance
excellence. This step aligns with the Ministry’s vision to develop the administrative structure of

sports federations and instate qualified professionals capable of transforming these entities into
pioneering institutions characterised by responsible decision-making, agility, and innovation.

This initiative highlights the Ministry’s efforts to instil a robust governance culture as the
guiding framework for all institutional processes within the sports sector. Moreover, the

adoption of the electoral list system is considered a significant organisational advancement,
reinforcing the commitment of sports bodies to the principles of integrity, transparency,

specialisation, and administrative integration.

The Ministry views governance not merely as a regulatory tool, but as a comprehensive
approach that supports the development of stronger partnerships with all sports institutions. It
helps foster a collaborative working environment and contributes to empowering these entities

by enhancing their ability to identify talent, increase the number of active sports participants,
and improve overall sports performance efficiency.

The Ministry emphasises that its support for sports federations goes beyond financial or

logistical assistance, extending to the development of effective administrative models, ensuring
comprehensive governance, and empowering the board of directors by offering them

institutional innovation tools.

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