AMMAN
— The
US embassy in Amman teamed up with the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) and
the
Jordan Football Association (JFA) to conduct a five-day sports program from
March 2–7, a press statement said.
اضافة اعلان
The
program was led by a delegation of five
American athletes and coaches
specializing in sports medicine, sports psychology, and leadership.
The
aim of the program was to build the capacity of Jordanian coaches and female
football players in strength and conditioning, sports injuries medicine, sports
psychology, and highlight the role of sports in mental and physical health.
Sessions
across four governorates
The
five-day tour began in Amman and moved to Madaba, Al-Balqaa, and Zarqa.
The
program included a series of interactive workshops and joint-training sessions
with
grassroots centers for women and girls who play football in four
governorates.
The
delegation also engaged with Syrian football coaches and participants in
Al-Azraq Refugee Camp, with a focus on how sports enhance physical and mental
health.
The
Football Development Program partnered with the delegation for this initiative.
Sports
diplomacy
The
sports program implemented through World Learning builds on extensive engagement
by the US embassy in Jordan and the
US Department of State.
The
US strengthens cultural ties with Jordan through sports diplomacy, community
programs, and exchanges to reach underserved communities to inspire youth and
coaches with stories of resilience, teamwork, and education, according to the
press statement.
Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Stefanie Altman-Winans emphasized that promoting women
and girls in sports and developing the sports sector in Jordan are both
priorities of the embassy.
Secretary-General Samar Nassar of the JFA emphasized the importance of the five-day sports
program, which aligns with the organization's objective of promoting women's
football.
Nassar
highlighted the pivotal role that football plays in empowering women and girls
and extending their participation across the Kingdom.
General-manager of the JOC, Sawsan Qaddoumi, also commented on the program, stating that it
represents a great step towards extended collaboration between the JOC and the
embassy.
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