Dubai: ‘Strategic Partnership in Sports’ was the focus of a workshop hosted by the Technical Affairs and Sports Administration Committee of the National Olympic Committee (UAENOC).
The event aimed to highlight the best practices of national sports federations and explore collaboration opportunities with the private sector.
This workshop follows a recommendation from the committee’s recent meeting, which emphasized the importance of learning from successful federation practices and strengthening ties with private organizations.
Nasser Al Tamimi, Board Member of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Technical Affairs Committee, emphasized the value of partnerships with the private sector, including academies, clubs, schools, and universities.
Al Tamimi noted that such collaborations could increase sports participation, enhance performance, identify and nurture talent, boost competitiveness, optimize infrastructure use, and foster public-private partnerships.
Al Tamimi also pointed out the wider benefits of these partnerships, such as promoting a sports and health culture in society, ensuring sustainability in sports, and balancing academics with athletic pursuits.
The workshop highlighted the growth and development of the Badminton Federation and its success in promoting the sport throughout the UAE. It also featured the inspiring achievements of the Equestrian and Racing Federation, with a focus on rising star Omar Al Marzouqi.
The workshop also featured discussions on the experiences of various federations, including basketball, handball, billiards and snooker, hockey, shooting, athletics, weightlifting, modern pentathlon, fencing, judo, archery, the National Paralympic Committee, chess, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. These sessions highlighted significant milestones, successes, and achievements at various levels.
The event concluded with His Excellency Nasser Al Tamimi awarding participation certificates to representatives from the attending sports federations.
Their valuable contributions and knowledge-sharing played a crucial role in achieving the workshop’s goals and identifying best practices in technical affairs.