Ahmed bin Mohammed is the Chairman of the Gulf Youth Games in the UAE 2023

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the National Olympic Committee, stressed the importance of the next stage in the journey of the Olympic movement and the major participations it includes in the name of the nation at all levels, in which the role of athletes in representing the UAE and providing the best levels in the fields of… Compete to achieve colorful medals and advanced positions.

His Highness welcomed the Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee; Pointing out the importance of prioritizing and joint cooperation between members of the Board of Directors, and the necessity that this constitutes to advance the components of the Olympic Movement by adopting ideas and applying contemporary practices in the areas of planning, technical and physical preparation, and organizational and administrative aspects. In coordination with partners from various relevant national authorities.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his pride in assuming the presidency of the first Gulf Youth Games hosted by the UAE this year, and called on His Highness to combine all efforts in order to produce the event in the best possible way and in a way that lives up to the status of the UAE and its great history in organizing. Major events.

This came during the first meeting of the elected Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee for the period (2021 – 2024), which His Highness chaired today (Thursday) in Dubai in the presence of members of the Committee’s Board of Directors, where the meeting witnessed the adoption of many important decisions, whether in terms of naming new administrative positions for the Committee or in relation to… Related to various external participations of national sports delegations.

The meeting witnessed the distribution of administrative positions for the National Olympic Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Olympic Committee’s statute, where Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi will be deputy to His Highness the President of the National Olympic Committee, while His Excellency Fares Al Mutawa was named Secretary General of the Olympic Committee.

The Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee approved the nomination of His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi as Chairman of the Executive Office of the Committee, and also approved the membership of: His Excellency Fares Al Mutawa, and Mohammed bin Darwish, Executive Director of the Olympic Committee in the Executive Office, provided that the Secretary General coordinates with the members of the Board of Directors and submits a report. To His Highness the President to nominate the remaining three members in accordance with the provisions of the statute of the National Olympic Committee.

The Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee also approved the formation of the official delegation of the UAE to the activities of the nineteenth edition of the Asian Games. Led by Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi as head of the delegation, which will be hosted by the Chinese city of Hangzhou during the period (September 23 – October 8) of this year, with the participation of 12,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries, with the UAE participating, represented by the National Olympic Committee with 140 athletes, 102 athletes. 38 female athletes participate in 20 individual and team games.

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi will also chair the Supreme Committee for the Gulf Youth Games, with His Excellency Fares Al Mutawa named as Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Director of the tournament. The Board of Directors of the Olympic Committee reviewed the proposed date for holding the tournament during next December, which was sent to the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Arabic to be circulated to the Gulf Olympic Committees for approval. The Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee also approved the report of the Election Committee of the Olympic Committee, which includes all the procedural stages of the electoral process, starting with the announcement of the opening of candidacy until the announcement of the final results of the elected Board of Directors.

National responsibility

For his part, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi expressed his pride in the confidence of the Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee and his assignment of the duties of the new position and the lofty national responsibility that is multiplied to provide the best in light of the ambitions and hopes placed on the people of the Emirates during their participation and representation of the nation in all forums. Which requires more coordination and work with all members to implement the vision of His Highness the President of the Olympic Committee, and move forward towards activating constructive partnerships and investing in the opportunity of having a representative of the Athletes Committee among the members of the Committee’s Board of Directors. To constantly follow up on athletes’ suggestions and open continuous channels of communication with them to learn about their experiences and benefit from their expertise, in a way that brings the desired benefit to sports in the UAE in general.

Sustainability of achievements

His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, praising the keenness of all members to strengthen the committee’s progress and their willingness to join hands, cooperate and prepare visions. Which helps athletes in all sports to continue giving and sustaining achievements in the process of representing the nation and expressing pride and belonging to it; Achieving honorable numbers and results in various participations.

In turn, His Excellency Fares Al Mutawa extends his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Board of Directors of the National Olympic Committee for the great trust in which he received and for being in that position and for that responsibility which will only increase his keenness and diligence to serve UAE sport and work to advance it to the highest level. best levels; Stressing that his appointment as Secretary General of the Olympic Committee and Director of the Gulf Youth Games; It is a mandate to achieve the vision and aspirations of our wise leadership and His Highness the President of the National Olympic Committee by strengthening the country’s position on the global sports map.