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State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, praised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to developing the capacities of youth and adolescents, as well as the high-quality programs and experiences it offers in this field.
This comment came from Minister Al-Jalahma on Monday during his visit to the “Qadha Juniors” training camp for adolescents in the Bahraini capital, Manama. The camp is organized in partnership with the Royal Guard and the Bahrain Defense Force, accompanied by Bahrain’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Rawan Tawfiq, to observe the programs, activities, and training experiences offered by the camp, which aim to develop adolescents’ capacities and hone their skills.
Al-Jalahma commended the high-quality programs and experiences showcased by the camp, emphasizing that it represents a comprehensive training experience that highlights the importance of investing in adolescents and developing their abilities from an early stage through programs that combine training, challenges, and practical application.
He stressed that such youth and adolescent initiatives constitute a genuine investment in human capital, given their impact on building character and fostering a spirit of initiative and cooperation. He praised the well-organized and diverse training content, which aligns with the needs of adolescents and provides them with opportunities to engage in rich, practical experiences.
During the visit, Al-Jalahma and Tawfiq reviewed the various components of the camp, which features a comprehensive training experience based on challenge, discipline, teamwork, and the development of life skills. These elements contribute to enhancing self-confidence, self-reliance, a sense of responsibility, and the overall development of participants’ personalities.
They also learned about the nature of the programs and activities undertaken by participants, which include challenges and practical experiences designed to improve concentration, quick response times, teamwork, and the ability to handle various situations within a training environment that combines learning, practice, and experience.
The “Qadha Juniors” camp targets adolescents aged 10 to 17. Participants undergo a training experience that includes diverse programs, activities, and challenges designed to develop their personal skills, enhance their ability to work in teams, assume responsibility, and instill values of discipline, initiative, and self-confidence within a motivating training environment that blends learning, experience, and practice.
