Ministry of Youth and Sports Hosts World Physical Activity Event

As part of a broader scheme to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage a stronger sports culture in Iraq the Ministry of Youth and Sports organised an event for World Physical Activity Day.

Attended by the General Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, the event featured two activities including a women’s yoga event and a friendly football match between employees from the Ministry and several other companies.

The yoga event was conducted under the leadership of the Women’s Sports Division, and included participants from different company departments. In addition to promoting healthier lifestyle choices s amongst women, it also encouraged better mental health practices, reiterating the importance of both a healthy mind and a healthy body.

For the football match, the two teams consisted of members of the Iraqi Media Network and Talat, an Iraqi engineering company. The Talat Company won both of their matches against the Iraq Media Network and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Source: Ministry of Youth and Sports