Sanaa:Al-Sumoud Sports and Cultural Club for War-Wounded and Persons with Disabilities inaugurated a training camp on Wednesday to prepare its team for the upcoming second football championship for war-wounded amputees.
According to Yemen News Agency, the three-month camp is supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and financed by the Youth and Sports Welfare Fund, along with the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities. The camp gathers teams from various districts of the capital.
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports for Sports Affairs, Ali Hadban, emphasized the ministry's dedication to supporting war-wounded individuals who lost limbs while defending their country. He commended Al-Sumoud Club for its efforts in training and rehabilitating these individuals through sports.
Hadban encouraged participants to enhance their football skills, with the aim of representing Yemen in future Arab and international competitions, and reiterated the ministry's backing for both the players and the club.
Club Chairman Badr Al-Hawri outlined that the camp includes physical training, education on football rules, and skill development for talented players. He emphasized the initiative's goal of establishing a robust foundation for amputee football and forming a national team capable of competing at regional and international levels.
Al-Hawri acknowledged the support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the two welfare funds, expressing hope that the camp would aid in developing outstanding players.
