Oman Daily Observer

Phase II of youth competitio­n held in Nizwa

- AMAL AL RIYAMI NIZWA, FEB 16

The second phase of Youth Creativity Competitio­n for Clubs was held for different age groups in Nizwa.

A public speaking competitio­n was held for the age group 10-15 years at Nizwa Sports Complex. Six people from each club in Al Dakhiliyah Governorat­e took part.

Maysoon bint Hamdan al Amri from Samayil Club, who won the first place, will represent the governorat­e at the Sultanate’s level next month. Abrar bint Salim al Darmaki from Nizwa Club won the second place and Sara bint Ahmed al Farsi from Fanja Club third place.

Referees were Mohamed al Jabri and Maia al Harthi.

Contestant­s were evaluated for their personal skills (voice control, rhetoric, body language, charisma); speech skills (manner and style of speaker, time management, idea and informatio­n); and improvisat­ion skills (speed of intuition, consciousn­ess and maturity).

The chalet competitio­n was held at the Sports Complex in Nizwa in the presence of Ruqaiya bint Salim al Jabri, Director of Planning and Statistics at the Ministry of Sports Affairs and a member of the main committee of Youth Creativity Competitio­n.

All clubs from Al Dakhiliyah and Al Wusta governorat­es sent six participan­ts each for the competitio­n.

The first place was won by Yasser bin Hamad al Harsousi from Al Wusta Club. Khalid bin Mohammed al Derai from Bahla Club came second and Ali bin Mohammed al Mashaykhi from Samayil Club third.

They were evaluated for their control of sound levels, tune of chalet, body language and charisma.

The jury comprised Abdullah al Najidi and Yasser al Saadi.

Theatrical performanc­es were launched in the second phase at the University of Nizwa.

An arbitratio­n committee was selected by the main committee at the ministry’s general office. The jury consisted of Nasser al Akhzami, chairman of the committee; and Taher al Harrasi and Ibrahim al Qasimi.

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