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Tarawneh Patronizes 5th Creative Sports Conference

15-Jul-2013

AMMAN - President of the University of Jordan (UJ), Prof. Ekhleif Tarawneh patronized the opening of the 5th Creative Sports Conference, organized by the Faculty of Physical Education at the University in collaboration with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award.

According to the UJ, the Conference took place in Ahmed Al Lozi hall, KASIT auditorium, in the presence of Dr. Atef Odibat and the Award Director, Nasser Al Rahma, in addition to a large number of public and sport figures, mid a wide Arab participation.

The Conference honored a number of deans of faculties of Physical Education in Jordan and coordinator of the conference, Prof. Tarawneh also handed the University Shield to the award Director.

Tarawneh: Interest in scientific research

President Ekhleif Tarawneh welcomed the attendees and praised the idea of the conference, stressing that the era in which we live is the age of creativity, noting that the timing of the conference comes in the midst of the University’s fiftieth anniversary celebrations.

Tarawneh also thanked the efforts of the Award and its owner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stressing that the University’s progress demands sponsoring of creativity and cross-effective and sustainable partnership with the Arab and international institutions, stating that the relationship with the Award, is but an expression of shared visions on progress through hard work that leads to promote creative sports studies and research.

Tarawneh pointed out that the University has put the issue of scientific research on top of its priorities, providing that the University is completely aware that the real course of transit, development is provided only by scientific research and strengthening and developing research tools and requirements. The President stressed in this regard that sports research has assumes great importance in the University, “we realize that one athletic can contribute to leading and influencing the public, more than a fully armed army” he said.

Al Rahmeh: we apply the highest standards

In his Turn, Director of the Award, Nasser Al Rahma, expressed his delight with this meeting, for the fifth consecutive year which has become an annual festival for creators, academics and specialists.

Al Rahma also extended his greetings and appreciation for the United Arab Emirates UAE, which has strong ties with Jordan at all levels, and noted the award was launched from a wise vision to achieve the desired development in the sports sector and bring it to the world by honoring and innovators in sports sector at all levels and categories be fitting their achievements and creativity.

According to Al Rahma, this is the 5th year of the award, marked by diversity, objectivity, accuracy, noting that its Board of Trustees has applied the finest practices setting the foundations and standards in accordance with deliberate steps and depending on making new mechanisms commensurate with the thought and philosophy of the Award.

Rahahleh: research is the way to renaissance

UJ Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education, Prof. Walid Rahahalh stressed in his speech the importance of such conferences due to its huge return on the sports and sports outputs, which cannot be achieved without sophisticated works of science and knowledge, referring to a common conviction amongst the faculties of Physical Education in the Jordanian universities signifies that scientific research is the only way for renaissance, referring that 70 out of 100 research papers were found to achieved the goals and orientations of the Award after being reviewed by respected assessors who using the best evaluation criteria.

Rahahalh added that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given much attention to creative, talented and outstanding humans in all areas, particularly the sports field.

Al Touqi: urgent need to put forward ideas and creative solutions

Dr. Mansour bin Sultan Al Touqi delivered the speech of the participating delegations, in which he commended efforts by the management of this conference, which is an opportunity for the exchange of scientific ideas and proposals, noting that educational, recreational, competitive and professional sports activities have became a key partner in the development of human societies “whether we like it or not”, as it helps in achieving social integration, encountering diseases and promoting health development.

Al Touqi referred to the aspiration of the Arab peoples to achieve sport excellence in global forums, referring to challenges that face such aspiration, due to the current conditions and lack of political and economic stability in the Arab region, pressing the need to put forward creative and unconventional ideas and solutions in line with scientific and objective standards.

The conference commenced after the opening ceremony through a lecture delivered by the Award’s manager who briefed the participants about the award and its aims, as well as workshops and studies provided by sports experts in Jordan and the Arab world.

The conclusion ceremony will be held after the completion of the discussions, through which the participants of the conference will be honored.