The Oman Olympic Committee headquarters in Muscat, Oman, was the setting for an Olympic Solidarity Course for Handball Coaches from 22 to 29 October 2022.

The course was organised by Oman Handball Federation (OHF) in cooperation with Oman Olympic Committee (OOC). It was supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and conducted under the supervision of the IHF.

IHF CCM Lecturer Effat Shaker led the course and was assisted by local expert Zohier Samha, who is also the OHF refereeing expert. The course covered theoretical and practical lectures on topics such as athlete safeguarding, sustainability, prevention of injuries, first aid/CPR, nutrition, and strength training. The practical demonstrations took place in the main hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bawshar.

A total of 18 participants successfully passed the course, receiving an IHF C Licence certificate. Those 18 participants were part of a wider group of 25 people who attended the course, with the additional attendees receiving participation certificates.

Also in attendance throughout the week were Gamil Bensred, OHF Vice-President and Mohamed Bensalem El Aliwi, member of the OHF Board of Directors.

About Olympic Solidarity

Olympic Solidarity’s mission is to help National Olympic Committees (NOCs) develop and strengthen their structures, support their athletes, coaches and administrators, and promote the Olympic values through targeted programmes.

These programmes enable them to not only consolidate their position within the Olympic Movement and their own national sports structures, but also to increase their autonomy and independence. With better support, the NOCs can carry out their responsibilities better.

In partnership with the International Olympic Committee, National Olympic Committees and Olympic Solidarity, the International Handball Federation aims to provide National Federations with the best support possible to develop and grow the handball game in their country effectively.

You can find more information here. 

Photo: Handball Federation Oman