Baby Games impact stressed

Manama : Nurseries and pre-schools officials commended the step undertaken by the Bahrain Olympic Committee to launch the First Baby Games, to be held from May 5 to 10 in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, and the Ministry of Education.

They noted the positive implications of this trend in creating a healthy generation of athletes, thus contributing to add more hero athletes representing the Kingdom at international competitions.

Senior physical education specialist at the Ministry of Education Dr. Nawal Janahi affirmed that the course is a crucial step to develop Bahrain’s children academically and educationally, in addition to developing it to make future achievements for their nation in the sports field.

She said the games would greatly contribute to promoting the Olympic values and principles in Bahrain, and consolidates the concept of sport as a way of life. She thanked HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and BOC president, for his support for this initiative.

Disney Nursery’s principle Maryam Radi said she is pleased for taking part in this first- of-its kind event in Bahrain, and noted that the games would assist the kids in developing their overall capabilities.