Women sports of cial joins State Department programme
MUSCAT — US Embassy Muscat had conducted a predeparture orientation for Suada Salim al Ismaili, Director of Women Sports Department, Ministry of Sports Affairs, who will be participating in the US Department of State’s sponsored programme, the International Visitor Leadership Programme entitled “Sports and Wellness Programmes for Women and Girls” from January 30 to February17.
The programme is designed for health ministry of cials, medical practitioners, teachers, athletic instructors, health club staff and other leaders promoting women’s health and wellness.
During the programme, participants will examine public and private sector ini- tiatives aimed at improving the health of women and girls through athletic competition, physical tness and holistic lifestyles.
Moreover, the programme will focus on legal and cultural transformations which have advanced attitudes about women’s tness in the United States and highlight connections between self awareness, self con dence and leadership skills.
Additionally, participants will have opportunities to experience a broad variety of competitive sports events, women’s health seminars, and guided workshops.
The participants will start the programme in Washington, DC and then travel to Atlanta, Georgia, Kansas City, Missouri and Seattle, Washington.