DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
The Technical Affairs and Sports Administration Committee of the National Olympic Committee organised a workshop on Thursday titled “Strategic Partnership in Sports” to showcase the best practices of national sports federations and explore collaborative opportunities with the private sector.
The workshop aligns with a recommendation made during the committee’s recent meeting, which underscored the importance of examining successful federation practices and fostering stronger partnerships with private entities.
Board Member of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Technical Affairs Committee, His Excellency Nasser Al Tamimi, underscored the importance of collaboration with the private sector, including academies, clubs, schools, and universities.
Such cooperation, he noted, could expand sports participation, enhance performance, identify and nurture talent, diversify and raise competitiveness, optimise infrastructure utilisation, and strengthen public-private partnerships.
Al Tamimi highlighted the broader impact of such partnerships, including promoting a culture of sports and health within society, ensuring sustainability in sports, and striking a balance between academics and sports.
The workshop showcased the journey of the Badminton Federation, highlighting its development and the successful growth of the sport across the UAE.
It also featured the inspiring achievements of the Equestrian and Racing Federation, focusing on rising talent Omar Al Marzouqi.
The workshop also included discussions on the experiences of various federations, highlighting key milestones, successes, and achievements across multiple levels.
The workshop concluded with His Excellency Al Tamimi presenting participation certificates to representatives of the attending sports federations.
Their valuable insights and knowledge-sharing enriched the event, facilitating the identification of best practices and achieving the workshop’s objectives in technical affairs.