Minister of Youth and Sports: Supporting Community Sports Positively Impacts Quality of Life
Minister of Youth and Sports Tariq Al-Jalahmeh emphasized the importance of community sports initiatives in promoting health and quality of life during his participation in an event hosted by the Kuwait Cycling Club.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, October 24 (KUNA) — State Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, reaffirmed today, Saturday, the state’s commitment to supporting community-based sports initiatives that encourage various segments of society to engage in physical activity and promote sports as a lifestyle, thereby positively impacting individual health and the quality of life in Kuwaiti society.
This statement was made by Al-Jalahma in a press interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his participation in the “Saturday Gathering” event, organized by the Kuwait Cycling Club at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge, with the participation of a group of cycling enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Al-Jalahma noted that such initiatives represent a distinctive model of community sports, as they provide opportunities to bring together different age groups around a shared sporting activity, contributing to the spread of a culture of physical exercise and fostering positive communication and interaction among members of society.
He added that the participation of youth and athletes in these activities reflects a growing awareness of the importance of sports and their role in building a healthy and vibrant society, emphasizing that support for such initiatives aligns with the general policies of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports aimed at broadening the base of sports participation and encouraging members of society to adopt healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
He pointed out that cycling is among the sports that combine physical activity with community engagement, commending the efforts of the Kuwait Cycling Club in organizing these gatherings and its role in attracting hobbyists and encouraging them to participate in sports.
Al-Jalahma stressed that sports are not limited to competitions and championships, but rather represent a cultural phenomenon that contributes to enhancing public health and consolidating positive values. He underscored the importance of coordinated efforts between sports institutions and youth initiatives to provide more opportunities that make sports an integral part of daily life.
He expressed his pleasure at the cyclists’ ride across the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Bridge, praising the sportsmanship and enthusiasm displayed by the participants, and hoping that such initiatives, which promote sports and community mobility in the country, will continue.
It is worth noting that the “Saturday Gathering” event is organized by the Kuwait Cycling Club with the aim of bringing together cycling enthusiasts and hobbyists, encouraging the practice of the sport, and promoting the culture of cycling within Kuwaiti society. (End) S.A./M.A.H.A.
