Puli said that the Youth FA was one of the associations who worked hand in hand with the government in its mission to nurture a sports culture as it invested its finances and energy in the physical and social development of children and youths.
The Parliamentary Secretary said that the Government always insisted on the true values of sport which go beyond the physical activity itself – building the character of youths and contributing to the country’s economy. Puli said that the programme which was launched last year in order to continue to invest in the future of children, nurturing them in the culture of sport.
A programme of biomechanical screeing was held for youngsters aged 12 to 14. Three hundred and fifty youngsters from sixteen nurseries have already done this test. The benefits of these tests which identify problems of non-contact injuries that may develop in future were explained during a presentation to parents, coaches and sports administrators.
The government, through the KMS, will be launching another programme in order to reach more nurseries. This will include more sessions about nutrition and a booklet about this topic will be distributed to players. More bio-mechanical tests will be carried out and a doping awareness programme will be launched.
Clyde Puli said that in the past five years, the government invested heavily in sport, including the 52 football grounds done in partnership with the MFA, the setting-up of the National School of Sport, scholarships and the incentives given to parents who send their children to nurseries.
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