Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has stressed the role of sport in the life of the individual and society ahead of the fifth edition of National Sports Day which will be held on February 9.
Shaikh Khalid directed the BOC to co-ordinate with ministries as well as government and private bodies in organising sports events through television broadcasts targeting all segments of society.
He also stressed the need to adopt mandatory precautionary measures for combating Covid-19.
Shaikh Khalid highlighted the importance of the National Sports Day in promoting the concept of sport for all, enhancing psychological and physical health of individuals and spreading the spirit of love and loyalty to the homeland.
“The importance of National Sports Day increases each year with the increase in interest among various segments of Bahraini society in physical activity,” said Shaikh Khalid.
He also urged all government and private bodies to actively participate in the day, expressing confidence in the ability of the organising committee to hold the event in the most successful manner.