Monday, December 12, 2011

World Walking Day 2011

BankMuscat will host World Walking Day on December 12 with Association for International Sport for All (Tafisa).
The event will be held at Al Sahwa Gardens, Seeb from 3:30pm to 7pm.
The event highlights the importance of physical activity and human health and the role of organisations in promoting a healthy lifestyle around the world. The celebration includes entertainment and attractive prizes to the public participating in the walk.Tafisa aims to bring joy, health, social interaction, integration and development to communities and citizens around the globe through the promotion of Sport for All and physical activity. Oman is a member of Tafisa. Every year since 1991, millions of participants around the world take to the streets to share in the World Walking Day.
Tafisa member organisations from every corner of the globe organise walking events to promote and benefit from being physically active. The day is open to citizens of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and genders.
Ahmad Bin Abdullah Al Khonji, Chairman of Sport for All in Oman, said: "The World Walking Day involving all segments of society helps in raising awareness on the importance of sport in general and walking in particular to improve health."
The event is open to all with chances to win exciting prizes. The organisers anticipate good response from citizens and residents of all nationalities and communities, including children, youth and adults.

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