Sharjah 24: In a move aimed at developing sports performance and enhancing the chances of success for its team, Al Thiqah Club received a specialised research team from the Australian Curtin University on the sidelines of the workshops organised by the university with the National Paralympic Committees in cooperation with the Australian government.

The research team was received by Ahmed Salem Hamad Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Al Thiqah Club for the Disabled in Sharjah, and both sides held a fruitful meeting to discuss ways of future cooperation in the field of analysing and improving players’ performance.

Discussions focused on sharing knowledge and modern techniques in the field of sports performance analysis, developing methods for evaluating players and monitoring their strengths and weaknesses. This potential partnership aims to improve the overall sporting performance of Al Thiqah club players and enhance their chances of success.

Ahmed Salem Al Suwaidi expressed his happiness at the visit of the Curtin University, and pointed out the importance of scientific cooperation between sports and academic institutions. 

Ahmed Salem Al Suwaidi said that Al Thiqah Club is committed to develop and improve players’ capabilities, and that the visit is an important step in achieving this goal. 

Al Suwaidi confirmed that the club is looking forward to exploring opportunities for joint cooperation and exchange of knowledge and experience with Curtin University, hoping that this partnership will lead to positive and tangible results for Al Thiqah Club.

The Australian research team expressed its admiration for Al Thiqah Club pioneering vision in players’ development. They expressed their willingness to work diligently with the club team to develop performance analysis strategies and apply the latest scientific innovations.

It is expected that the talks between Al Thiqah Club for the Disabled in Sharjah and Curtin University will continue to identify potential areas of cooperation and develop an action plan for the joint project. Achieving this cooperation will represent an important step in raising the level of sports performance in Al Thiqah Club and enhancing players’ chances of competing at the highest levels.