The General Directorate of Cultural and Social Activities for the Youth Sector at Yemen’s Ministry of Youth and Sports organized a cultural program running alongside the country’s inaugural national archery championship, state-run outlet Saba reported. The sporting event itself is staged by the National Archery Federation under ministerial supervision and financed by the Youth Support Fund.
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The accompanying cultural program opened in the presence of Yemen Olympic Committee Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Ahjari. Central to the schedule was a lecture titled “Youth and Their Role in Strengthening the Internal Front,” delivered by cultural actor Mohammed Al-Badawi. Al-Badawi outlined the crucial position young people hold in supporting both official initiatives and grassroots community efforts.
During his address, Al-Badawi emphasized the necessity of reinforcing social cohesion and public resilience against rumors and external attempts to divide communities. He pointed to the need for an enlightened civic awareness grounded in faith and patriotism to navigate ongoing national challenges. According to the speaker, the initiative directly aligns with the broader strategy of the Ministry of Youth and Sports to elevate intellectual capabilities alongside athletic performance.
Modern Technology Center Claims First Place in Cultural Competition
Alongside the conference, organizers hosted a multi-team cultural quiz covering diverse subject areas. Six distinct centers and organizations fielded squads for the tournament: the Basmati Center, Qal’at al-Ma’rifa (Citadel of Knowledge), Al-Tiknolojia al-Haditha (Modern Technology Center), Kawkab al-Ulama (Planet of Scholars), Al-Ittihad (The Union), and Bilqis.
When the competition concluded, the squad representing the Modern Technology Center secured the first-place victory. Organizers stated that the quiz format was designed to test cognitive skills while anchoring participating athletes in values of national belonging, faith-based identity, and solidarity with central regional causes, prominently including the Palestinian cause. The broader objective remains the development of a well-rounded sporting personality that pairs physical competition with intellectual awareness.
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