National Olympic Shooting Complex to be opened in Muscat tomorrow
Muscat: The National Olympic Shooting Complex (NOSC) in Muscat will be opened tomorrow under the auspices of HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.
The establishment of the NOSC, Muscat, stems from efforts to promote the status of Omani sports at regional, continental and international levels. The facility stands testimony to the Sultanate of Oman's global accomplishments in the fields of developing and modernizing sports facilities in accordance with the highest international standards and criteria.
The NOSC is a national monument that embodies Oman's aspirations for leadership and enhances its ability to host official tournaments at various levels.
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