Two-Time Olympic Champion And World Athletics’ President Lord Coe To Become GEMS School Of Research And Innovation’s Special Advisor

Lord Sebastian Coe, twice Olympic gold medalist and president of World Athletics, has been appointed special sports advisor at the Gems Research and Innovation School (SRI), the innovative new flagship school in Dubai this August.

Lord COE will bring its rapid global experience in elite sport, performance, youthful development and well -being to support SRI’s bold vision of a school that educates the whole child: intellectual, emotionally and physically.

With a 400 m track, an Olympic 50 m pool, an elevated soccer field of the standard FIFA and a world -class gym among its outstanding facilities, SRI is establishing new standards for which a future oriented school can take out.

As a special sports advisor, Lord Coe works with the Senior Leadership team of the school to ensure that excellence in physical education and well -being is completely integrated into the learning experience, supporting students to generate trust, results from health.

Lord Coe He said: “I am delighted to join the Gems Research and Innovation School in this new advice.

“The facilities and ambition in SRI are world class. But what is more important, the vision of developing complete global citizens who understand teamwork, perseverance and the best personal is one that I share with a lot of heart.”

As former member of Parliament and the Chamber of Lores, president of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, and the current world athletics president, Lord Coe’s contribution to sport, politics, government agendas and global youth commitment is unmatched. It is still a passionate defender of the transforming power of sports in education and life.

His appointment follows the recent announcement of Lord Hague of Richmond as the Honorary Patron of the School and further strengthens the Gems Education advisory team, which already includes Baroness Spielman, former chief inspector of the schools of the formal council.

Mr. Sunny Varkey, president and founder of Gems Education, Welcome to the appointment: “Lord Coe is an inspiring leader and global icon of sports excellence. His experience will be invaluable to shape an integrated Trural Education and ready for the future at the Gems Research and Innovation School. We are honored to welcome Himed Himed.” “” ”

The Gems Research and Innovation School opens doens in August 2025 and will combine exceptional teaching talent, AI and Vanguardia Edtech, and incomparable facilities that join for a commitment to well -being, values ​​and holistic growth.

School inscriptions are already open (see here).