NSC Initiates Program For Safe Sports Code To Create Safe Sports Environment
The two-day training program, attended by 92 officers from 57 national sports associations, was officiated today by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adam Adli Abd Halim.
The program aims to prepare 'focal point' officers who are responsible for being agents of awareness and instilling elements of safe sports education among athletes at various levels.
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