The Saudi Sport for All Federation, as part of representing the Kingdom at the International Peace and Sport Forum 2022 held today in the Principality of Monaco, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening sports diplomacy and using the unifying power of sport to create a sporting future for all.
The Saudi Sport for All Federation, in its capacity as the Kingdom’s Ambassador and flag bearer of regional sports excellence, has invested in the presence of the world’s most distinguished experts, leaders and sports stars in the forum’s events to review its important achievements in transforming the Kingdom into a world-class sports center, urging the international community to cooperate in the development of sports culture.Global, inclusive and united in order to achieve sustainable change and innovative sustainable solutions to existing sports problems, as the International Peace and Sports Forum provides a unique platform for constructive dialogue, the exchange of ideas and the promotion of best practices.
The International Peace and Sports Forum is a good opportunity for changemakers from around the world to seek and explore opportunities to secure the future. This year’s edition was a milestone in the journey of the Saudi Sports Federation for All as it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Peace and Sports Organization – a global, neutral and an independent organization that uses sport and its values as a tool for peace – aims to strengthen the bonds of joint cooperation between the two parties in several areas of interest to the sports sector.
The MoU was signed by HRH Prince Khaled bin Al Waleed bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Federation of Sports for All, on behalf of the Federation and Joel on behalf of the World and Sports Organization. Bozo, President and Founder, in the presence of Shaima Al Hussaini, Executive Director of the Saudi Federation of Sports for All, as the terms of the memorandum were in line with the Federation’s goals of building a healthy and efficient society. and qualified national cadres in professions related to the sports sector.
The terms of the memorandum provide for the cooperation of the Saudi Sports Federation for All with the World and Sports Organization to jointly host various sports programs in the Kingdom and launch initiatives that support the growth and continuous development of the Saudi sports community. promoting global peace and cooperation.
It also aims to increase the effectiveness of campaigns supported by the Ministry of Sports and the Quality of Life Program to build a healthy and active society and provide members of the Saudi community with the opportunity to practice healthy physical activity in addition to supporting community sports. initiatives in an effort to achieve the goals of the Kingdom Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Agenda to increase activity levels in the Kingdom by 2030.
On the sidelines of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Al Waleed bin Talal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Sports for All Federation, said: “This agreement reflects our shared goals and values. to use sport as the main tool for building peace, since sport is the most important tool for improving communication between countries and peoples, and in this sense, we look forward to working with the Peace and Sports Organization to launch successful public sports initiatives. , build local capacity in various areas related to community sports, and promote an active and healthy community.”
For his part, Joel Pozzo, President and Founder of the Peace and Sports Organization, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Saudi Federation of Sports for All to maintain the Kingdom’s sports infrastructure and enhance its already thriving sports culture as this collaboration helps launch many new and innovative sports programs, as proven by the Saudi Arabian Sports Federation. Indeed, there is an opportunity for everyone to host many great events that are widely recognized in the Kingdom and around the world, and we look forward to helping and supporting the Union’s initiatives, achieving more meaningful achievements and building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
It is noteworthy that the Saudi Federation of Sports for All is moving forward to participate in global events and establish a constructive dialogue with world organizations as an institutional entity responsible for the development of community sports and increasing the level of physical activity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Global events and gatherings through his participation in: the ninth conference of the International Physical Activity and Health Association in Abu Dhabi, the Misk Global Forum 2022, the Sports Industry Forum Abu Dhabi 2022, and the twenty-seventh international conference TAFISA. .
