The Sultanate of Oman celebrated World University Sports Day by holding a large sports program organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth in collaboration with the Oman University Sports Committee and the Oman Automobile Association. This event took place at the "Oman Convention Center" and involved the participation of 340 students from various higher education institutions in Oman.
Purpose of the Program
This program was designed to promote university sports and advocate it as a sustainable lifestyle that contributes to improving public health and quality of life. Additionally, this event was aligned with the role of sports in shaping students' personalities and developing leadership and teamwork skills.
During this event, various competitions were held that catered to the different abilities of the students. About 300 participants took part in running competitions, which included distances of 5 and 10 kilometers. Additionally, 40 students competed in bowling, pistol shooting, and golf.
Results and Awards
At the end of these competitions, the German University achieved first place with 1144 points. Sultan Qaboos University secured second place with 984 points, while the Oman College of Dentistry stood third with 899 points. This event was supervised by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Shibli, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, and involved the participation of 9 universities and colleges.
Ziyane bint Abdullah Al-Yarubi, Director of the Quality Activities Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, spoke about the significance of this event on an international level and announced that efforts to promote university sports in Oman will continue. She also referred to the role of higher education institutions in creating an environment for interaction and competition, emphasizing the need to pay attention to students' capabilities.
Participants also expressed satisfaction with the various experiences they had during this event. Mohammed bin Khalfan Al-Sharqi, a student from the Middle East College, described the event as an opportunity to meet and compete in a friendly atmosphere, stating: "This day was very beautiful, and the competitions were held seriously among universities and colleges, which strengthened the sense of competition and friendship among us."
Azari bint Adel Al-Jabri, a student from Muscat University, also referred to the new experiences she gained in these competitions, saying: "This event was an opportunity to discover new skills and allowed us to face various challenges and compete in a friendly environment."
In conclusion, this event not only promoted sports but also strengthened relationships between universities and students, emphasizing the importance of sports as part of a healthy life.
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