Information Ministry participates in Bahrain Sports Day

Manama, Feb. 13 (BNA): Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi hailed the royal support for sports and youth movement, the dissemination of sports concept based on promoting the spirit of cooperation, respect, strengthening loyalty to the homeland and its leadership and initiatives that contribute to the Kingdom's development.  The minister took pride in the ministry’s participation along with government institutions and national and sports federations in Bahrain Sports Day activities.  He pointed out the directives of HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to allocate a half working day for sports activities, noting the support of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee.  A host of athletic activities were held on the ministry’s premises, and included walks, table tennis, women's fitness exercises, cycling, and other recreational games, which enhance the spirit of team work, cooperation and partnerships to develop institutional performance.  Al Romaihi stressed the ministry’s keenness to accentuate the national event and to provide full coverage of its activities through radio, TV channels and social media networks, in addition to raising awareness of the positive impact of regular sports activities on physical and psychological health and the stimulation of work and productivity.