Oman Sports and Active Society Committee

 

Chairman of the Committee: Eng. Khalfan bin Saleh Al-Naabi

 

Responsibilities and Duties of the Committee:

 

The Oman Committee for Sport and Active Society is dedicated to promoting sports participation as widely as possible, in line with the National Sports Policy of the Sultanate of Oman and under the guidance of the Oman Olympic Committee. Its work is aligned with the principles adopted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC – Sport for All Commission), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through its joint programs and committees for “Sport for All.” The Committee also draws upon the expertise of The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA) and the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding physical activity and public health, while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Develop the National Strategy for Sport for All in coordination with relevant government entities and sports and community organizations in Oman, in alignment with the national sports policy and drawing from international experiences (IOC, OCA, GCC joint initiatives). The Committee also monitors implementation, evaluates impact, and proposes updates when necessary, in coordination with the General Secretariat and the Supporting Committees Department.

  • Prepare and qualify national cadres—coaches, supervisors, organizers, and volunteers—in the field of community sports through training programs based on national standards and linked to regional and international accreditation systems, under the supervision of the Executive Director.

  • Design and implement comprehensive national sports programs targeting all segments of society (families, women, children, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities), promoting inclusion, equality, and the right to sport for all, with periodic reports submitted to the General Secretariat.

  • Organize national, Gulf, and Asian events under the slogan “Sport for All,” including the annual Olympic Day celebration approved by the IOC, highlighting it as a national platform for community awareness and the promotion of Olympic values, in coordination with the General Secretariat.

  • Utilize national and digital media in interactive awareness campaigns to promote a culture of safe physical activity and highlight its health, social, and economic benefits, in cooperation with the Media and Marketing Department and under the supervision of the Executive Director.

  • Strengthen institutional partnerships with national ministries, governmental, private, and community bodies, and integrate efforts with educational and health institutions to ensure effective implementation of sport-for-all programs. All agreements or memoranda of understanding must be approved by the Board of Directors through the General Secretariat.

  • Employ sport as a national tool to address social, environmental, and health issues such as combating obesity and non-communicable diseases, promoting social inclusion, and protecting the environment, in line with the SDGs and in coordination with other relevant supporting committees.

  • Coordinate with the Ministry of Health and relevant authorities to activate national programs that highlight the preventive and therapeutic dimensions of physical activity, consistent with national, regional, and international health policies, and submit follow-up reports to the General Secretariat.

  • Encourage national economic and commercial institutions to adopt “Workplace Sport” programs, provide appropriate facilities for physical activity, and engage as strategic partners in national and regional “Sport for All” initiatives.

  • Propose Omani representation in regional, continental, and international meetings, conferences, and events related to community and sport-for-all programs, and participate in the activities of relevant organizations and institutions, with reports submitted to the Board of Directors via the General Secretariat.

  • Enhance institutional integration with other supporting committees in areas such as health awareness, environmental sustainability, and community marketing to unify efforts within the Oman Olympic Committee, in coordination with the Supporting Committees Department.

  • Support and promote scientific research and innovation in the field of sport for all, in collaboration with Omani universities and research centers, in alignment with the orientations of the Olympic Council of Asia and the World Health Organization, under the supervision of the General Secretariat.

  • Seek the expertise of national specialists first, followed by regional and international experts—upon approval by the Board of Directors through the General Secretariat and Executive Director—to ensure that programs align with best global practices.