Kuwaiti official retains vice presidency at Arab Sports-for-All body
CAIRO: Haya Al-Dahham, Acting Deputy Director General of the Public Authority for Sport for the Sports-for-All Sector, has been elected Vice President of the Arab Federation for Sports for All representing Asia, during the federation's General Assembly elections held in Cairo. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, Al-Dahham said the elections were held last week with the participation of member states, resulting in her re-election as Vice President of the federation representing Asia.
She expressed gratitude for her re-election and the confidence placed in her by the General Assembly. She extended her thanks to the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, as well as to the Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport, Bashar Abdullah, for their support during the elections. Al-Dahham affirmed that winning the post is a new addition to Kuwait's international achievements, expressing pride in the honor of representing Kuwait in this regional sports platform.
She explained that joining the Board of Directors of the Arab Federation for Sports for All is a significant responsibility, one she intends to use to promote the concept of community sports and support initiatives that encourage all segments of society to adopt physical activity as a lifestyle. She emphasized that 'sports for all is not a luxury, but a necessity for individual health and societal progress,' expressing her hopes to exchange experiences, broaden cooperation among Arab countries, and help achieve the federation's goals. Al-Dahham concluded by dedicating her win to the State of Kuwait and its ambitious youth, affirming her commitment to continue the journey and fulfill her responsibilities. — KUNA
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