Mansoor graces Club Accelerators workshop, underscores leadership's support for sports

Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the 'Club Accelerators' workshop that brought together representatives of leading sports clubs in Dubai, besides officials and specialists from diverse sporting disciplines.

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The daylong event, organised by the Dubai Sports Council, also drew an array of international sports stars.

Emphasising the leadership's unwavering support for the sports sector in Dubai, Sheikh Mansoor commended all participants in the workshop. He congratulated clubs that had enjoyed tournament successes, those that displayed remarkable technical and administrative capabilities through the season, and also clubs that showcased their ability to discover and hone new talent.

Sheikh Mansoor said: "Clubs are key partners in building the future of sports in Dubai. We want our clubs to be role models, worthy of being emulated in terms of sporting excellence and economic and societal returns. We will continue to support the development of our clubs and invest in national talent to enhance the competitiveness of the sports sector in Dubai.

"The Dubai Sports Council will continue its efforts to develop an integrated sports system that combines creativity, excellence and leadership while making Dubai an incubator for sports innovation, investing in national talent, and developing competencies."

Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, were also in attendance.