Tuesday 07 / July / 2026
Salalah--- The "Summer of Sports 2026" program in Dhofar Governorate includes several diverse sporting events that cater to the desires of various segments of society. These events are held in different locations and attract various age groups of both genders, especially the youth, who are the target group for these summer activities and events designed to develop and discover talents in various sports.
The Directorate General of Culture, Sports and Youth in Dhofar Governorate attaches great importance to the Summer of Sports program, which began implementation on 21 June and will continue until 21 August 2026. The program aims to promote physical activity and spread the culture of sports practice among various segments of society. It also seeks to utilize free time during the summer vacation by providing the youth with the opportunity to learn new skills, as well as discover and hone promising sporting talents.
The various sports facilities in Dhofar Governorate are witnessing positive momentum from the different age groups participating in the various activities and events included in this year's Summer of Sports. The program relies on four main tracks launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth to promote physical fitness and sports activity as part of daily life. The sports training centers, held at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah and the Al Saada Complex, include several diverse sports. The open sports days encompass multiple recreational events targeting all age groups, in addition to dedicated programs for persons with disabilities and the elderly.
The sports caravans aim to stimulate the sports aspect and physical activities in the various wilayats of the governorate that lack sports clubs. Furthermore, there are awareness programs focusing on promoting the concept of voluntary work in the sports field and raising awareness of the importance of practicing sports to enhance public health.
The program includes a group of sports that cater to the desires of different age groups. This is represented in the swimming center, which is witnessing significant participation and attendance from the target group of 7 to 16 years, and bowling for the 7 to 16 years age group.
The outdoor facilities of the Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah host a range of sports, most notably football for the 10 to 16 age group, basketball for the 16 and above age group, tennis for the 16 and above age group, volleyball for the 16 and above age group, and badminton targeting the 7 to 16 age group.
The physical fitness event enjoys large participation and attendance from the target group of 18 years and above, held in the sports hall and the outdoor track. Additionally, this year's Summer of Sports program includes an open day for the elderly, an awareness lecture on the importance of physical activity, a workshop on sports volunteering in sports clubs, an open sports day for persons with disabilities, a sports caravan in the Wilayat of Sadah, and an open sports day in cooperation with the Mirbat Club. This is in addition to sports and recreational events for families and children, which will be held at the modern waterfront in the Atin Plain.
The Women's Activity Center, during the implementation of the Summer of Sports 2026 programs in Dhofar Governorate, includes a set of events targeting various age groups of women, represented in swimming, bowling, and physical fitness, along with an awareness lecture on the importance of physical activity.
The various sports facilities in Dhofar Governorate are experiencing significant momentum during the summer period. This is especially true for the facilities of the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, which is considered an integrated edifice that embraces the energies of the youth through the availability of 28 cultural and sports facilities. This aims to create an ideal environment for honing talents, practicing physical activities, and enhancing sportsmanship and community participation among all segments of society.
