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Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Elected President of the UAE National Olympic Committee

Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Elected President of the UAE National Olympic Committee

Sheikh Nahiyaan bin Zayed commends the election of Sheikh Mansour, highlighting his vision for the future of UAE sports.
Sheikh Nahiyaan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has congratulated Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on his election as President of the UAE National Olympic Committee.

Sheikh Nahiyaan praised Sheikh Mansour's ambitious vision and exceptional sports leadership, which are expected to contribute significantly to the enhancement and development of the sports sector in the UAE.

Sheikh Nahiyaan emphasized that Sheikh Mansour's assumption of this role comes during a period of ongoing development in UAE sports, with an emphasis on supporting the organization of Olympic sports, unifying the efforts of sports federations, and enhancing achievements at both local and international levels.

He noted that Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed represents a qualitative addition to the trajectory of UAE sports, bolstering the country's standing in the global sports arena and solidifying the UAE's role as a central hub for supporting sports and athletes across various disciplines.

Sheikh Nahiyaan extended well wishes to Sheikh Mansour for success in his new responsibilities, expressing anticipation for further progress and accomplishments that will elevate the UAE sports profile on the world stage.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, also congratulated Sheikh Mansour on his election as President of the National Olympic Committee for the 2024-2028 term by acclamation.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa expressed appreciation for the trust bestowed upon Sheikh Mansour by the Olympic Committee, stating that the forthcoming phase will witness continued development in the sports field, given Sheikh Mansour's expertise and his extensive record in supporting and advancing various sectors of sports.

He highlighted that Sheikh Mansour’s election by acclamation reflects his esteemed position in the hearts of athletes and various sports institutions, and pointed out that this selection serves as a strong impetus to enhance the sports work system and support federations and national talents to compete in major continental and international arenas.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa wished Sheikh Mansour continued success in furthering the UAE’s position in regional, continental, and global arenas.
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