IIMSAM Supports Jordan`s King Abdullah II Physical Fitness Award

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 29, 2010 --

Taking further his cherished goal of supporting the fitness and health endeavors Dr. Naseer Homoud, Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East Office of Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), an Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council was the platinum sponsor for the prestigious and much acclaimed King Abdullah-II Fitness Award under aegis of Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS), Jordan. The Kind Abdullah- II Fitness Award, launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II as one of the pilot projects of the Royal Society for Health Awareness whose board of trustees is chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, aims at inspiring citizens particularly youth generation to improve their physical fitness and make sports essential part of the daily life activities for the ultimate growth of personality thus contribution to health and a fit nation. Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania gave out the fifth annual King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness Wednesday at the Prince Hamzah Hall at the Al Hussein Sports City in Amman. This year total of 9,535 students of which 3,033 males and remaining 6,502 were female participants.

“It is an honor to be part of this prestigious Award, one of greatest events of Jordan. I believe that this event will further showcase to the rest of world our great nation, our people and our culture. I want to thank RHAS for their noble work and commitment for making Jordan a nation comprising healthy peoples”, said Dr. Homoud. RHAS and Ministry of Education are encouraging a new way of thinking about lifestyle, activity, mobility and general physical fitness,” said Dr. Homoud. “It is well established that physical activity brings manifold health benefits, but we need to change people’s behavior. The Award provides a roadmap for change, addressing everything from the education of health professionals to zoning laws, school policies and workplace wellness programs.” He said. “Good health impacts everything we do,” Ambassador Dr. Homoud said. “Kids who are healthy perform better in school and are better prepared for successful careers. Workers who are healthy are more productive.” He further added. Answering a question behind his intention to be one of the major sponsor of the event Dr. Homoud said “the sincere and honest efforts to bring healthy generations in Jordan undertaken by His Majesty King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al- Abdullah are indeed admiring; things are now changing in Jordan in extra ordinary manner which is only possible under able and visionary leadership of His Majesty and Her Majesty”.

IIMSAM’s Director General H.E. Ambassador Remigio Maradona stated “My deepest congratulations for our Regional Director and Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud who by his support for this award has proved his dedication and utmost commitment for a healthy society.".

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