Wide Community Participation in the Sports Walk Event in Al Hamra Willayat
Oman Olympic Committee (OOC), represented by Oman Sports and Active Society Committee, organized a sports walk event in collaboration with Al Hamra Sports and Cultural Club and the Al Hamra Mountain Sports Team. The event witnessed broad participation from various segments of the community in a distinctive athletic and social atmosphere.
The event took place yesterday morning, Saturday, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Suleiman bin Said Al Azri, the Governor of Al Hamra, and in the presence of a number of officials, community figures, and sports personalities. Participants embarked on a 3-kilometer walk, starting from Al Habl Park in Al Hamra Governorate near the Eid Prayers Ground, passing through Shari’a Al Falaj, the Old Quarter, the Old Market, extending through farms, and reaching Rahwa Al Ma’a, before concluding at the starting point in Al Habl Park.
The event aimed to promote physical fitness, raise awareness about the importance of sports, encourage individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy the natural beauty and local heritage that Al Hamra Governorate is renowned for.
The event featured a variety of accompanying activities that added a traditional and social flair to the occasion. Attendees enjoyed traditional folk games, a demonstration of peg-catching, and a range of recreational activities designed for children, enhancing the atmosphere of joy and interaction among participants of all ages.
The organizing entities ensured all necessary support for the success of the event. The route was secured, and participants were provided with guidance in cooperation with relevant authorities to ensure the event proceeded smoothly and safely. Participants engaged positively with the event, emphasizing the importance of such activities in raising community awareness about the significance of sports, their role in improving public health, and strengthening social bonds.
This event is part of the ongoing efforts by OOC to promote a culture of community sports and encourage various age groups to engage in physical activity, as part of a vision aimed at making sports a way of life.
