OOC board member Lujaina Mohsin Darwish praises athletes’ performances

Muscat: The formal opening ceremony of the GCC Youth Games took place at Dubai Opera on Tuesday night.

The Sultanate of Oman delegation was led by HH Sayyid Azzan bin Qais Al Said, Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) vice-chairman, Taha Al Kishri, OOC secretary general, Qais Al Zakwani, OOC board member, Lujaina Mohsin Haider Darwish, OOC board member, Sanaa Al Busaidi, Oman Committee for Women’s Sports and Gender Equality chairperson, and Kazim Al Balushi, chef-de-mission.

Lujaina Mohsin Darwish praises athletes’ performances

In her remarks after the opening ceremony, OOC board member Lujaina Mohsin Darwish said: “It was an amazing opening ceremony and it was a delightful experience attending it. The Games underlines the cohesion and cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. We at the Oman Olympic Committee appreciate the commendable efforts made by the UAE Olympic Committee for the wonderful organisation and being such warm hosts.”

She added: “We are proud of the number of medals achieved by Oman players and wish other players the best in the remaining competitions. I am also very happy that our girls performed and brought laurels by winning many medals. It underlines that our players are talented and can achieve more laurels in the future.”