Sports minister praises support of Egyptian Diving Federation to bike initiative

CAIRO, Aug 13 (MENA) – Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi praised Thursday the support of vice president of the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation Mohamed Khamis Ibrahim to the Sports Ministry’s “Your Bike Your Health” initiative.

 

Ibrahim has donated EGP 750 thousand in a support to the initiative, aimed at encouraging citizens to use bicycles as part of their daily lives.

 

The initiative’s two phases have offered 2,400 bicycles at subsidized prices, and a third phase is expected to be launched soon.

 

Sobhi hailed the societal role played by the sports bodies to support the Egyptian government’s efforts and to implement the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to pay more focus on the health of citizens.

 

The minister also lauded the initiative of “Your Bike Your Health”, which aims to improve the lifestyle and fitness of Egyptian citizens, whilst also starting a change in commuting habits.