Asir education launches summer school sports program for over 15,000 students
Asir's education department has launched a summer school sports program in partnership with the ministries of education and sports, targeting over 15,000 students.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Education in Asir, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi School Sports Federation, launched the summer school sports program on Monday, targeting more than 15,000 male and female students across the region and its governorates.
The department explained that the program is designed for students aged 7 to 18, and is being implemented through 14 sports clubs distributed across cities and governorates in the region, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Bisha, Ahad Rafidah, Sarat Abidah, Dhahran Al-Janoub, Mahayel Asir, Al-Namas, Rijal Almaa, Al-Majardah, and Balqarn.
Sports performances and participant recognition
The launch event featured a variety of sports performances by students, including participation by students with disabilities, a video presentation outlining the program's objectives and registration statistics, and recognition of the participating teams.
Program goals and support for Vision 2030
The department added that the program is part of a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Sports, and the Saudi School Sports Federation. It aims to make use of the summer break through sports activities that help improve physical fitness, develop basic sports skills, discover promising talents, promote a culture of sports participation, and instill values of teamwork and discipline. The program also seeks to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles among students, contributing to building a healthy and fit generation that supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.