Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid, International Physical Literacy Conference to be held in December

Manama, Oct. 24 (BNA): Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), the BOC will organise the first International Physical Literacy Conference (IPLC) from December 1- 3. The event will be held in collaboration with the University of Bahrain (UoB) and the International Physical Literacy Association.

Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, the Secretary General of BOC, expressed his appreciation to HH Shaikh Khalid for his patronage of the conference, which reflects HH's ongoing commitment to supporting the sports movement and hosting various scientific conferences that contribute to the advancement of sports.

Al Kooheji said that the conference is part of the Olympic Academy’s efforts, under BOC, to enhance the skills of teachers and physical education trainers in Bahrain and the Middle East.

He added that the conference will feature four experts from Canada, one from the United Kingdom, and several lecturers from the University of Bahrain and the Bahrain Olympic Academy.

The secretary general underscored the committee’s commitment to ensuring the successful preparation and execution of the conference, which will provide valuable scientific insights.

Shaikha Dr. Hessa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, a member of the BOC board and Chairperson of the Gender Equality in Sports Committee, highlighted that Bahrain’s hosting of the IPLC is a significant initiative in promoting awareness of the importance of physical fitness and health, and their role in improving quality of life.

Shaikha Dr. Hessa bint Khalid said that this conference represents an opportunity to bring together experts and decision-makers from around the world to discuss means to promote physical and health awareness, which aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to enhance public health and provide a supportive environment for sustainable development.

Shaikha Dr. Hessa bint Khalid noted that through this conference, BOC aims to exchange expertise and develop programmes and policies that support the achievement of health goals on both a local and global scale, particularly in encouraging younger generations to adopt healthy lifestyles and empowering individuals to lead active, sustainable lives.