Activity Summary
### **Summary of the Peace and Spring Marathon Event** (April 27, 2024 – Afrin) General Objective Enhancing the role of sports in promoting peace, strengthening community bonds, and delivering messages of hope and solidarity in liberated northern Syria. Key Aspects of the Event 1. Marathon Kickoff: - 390 runners from various regions of liberated northern Syria participated. - The event was organized under the sponsorship of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. 2. Official Presence: - The event was attended by Mr. Hadi Al-Bahra, President of the Syrian National Coalition, along with other coalition members. - Representatives from official institutions and a medical team from the Syrian Civil Defense participated to ensure the safety of runners. 3. Participation of the Shabab PRO Team: - Five members of the Shabab PRO team participated in the marathon, reflecting youth engagement in peacebuilding and community initiatives. 4. Honoring the Winners: - The top finishers were honored and presented with appreciation awards. 5. Community Messages: - Emphasizing the importance of sports as a tool for promoting peace and unity. - Strengthening values of cooperation and solidarity among community members. Overall Outcome The Peace and Spring Marathon was a successful and impactful event, bringing together people from different backgrounds to spread messages of peace and hope while strengthening community ties through sports. The participation of the Shabab PRO team highlighted the active role of youth in supporting such positive initiatives.
Activity Details
Key Aspects of the Peace and Spring Marathon Event
The Peace and Spring Marathon Event, organized in Afrin under the sponsorship of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, with the participation of the
Shabab PRO team can be summarized as follows:
Marathon Kickoff and Participants
- The Peace and Spring Marathon took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Afrin.
- 390 runners from various regions of liberated northern Syria participated.
- Five members from the Shabab PRO team took part in the running event.
Official Presence and Sponsorship
- The event was attended by Mr. Hadi Al-Bahra President of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolutionary and Opposition Forces
- along with other coalition members
- Representatives from several official institutions in the region also participated.
- A specialized medical team from the Syrian Civil Defense was present to ensure the safety of participants.
Symbolic Objectives of the Event
- *دPromoting sports as a tool for building community connections.
- Spreading a message of peace and hope in the region.
- Encouraging solidarity and cooperation
- among community members.
Honoring the Winners
- The top finishers
- were honored for their achievements.
- Appreciation awards were given in recognition of their efforts and sportsmanship.
Role of the Shabab PRO Team
- Five members
- of the Shabab PRO team participated in the marathon.
- Strengthened
- team spirit and community engagement through
- sports activities.
- Contributed to conveying a message of peace and unity through active participation.
Community Messages
- Highlighting the importance of sports in fostering peace and stability.
- Reinforcing teamwork and collaboration among different societal groups.
- Showcasing the role of youth in building the future and supporting community causes.
These key aspects reflect the humanitarian, athletic, and social objectives of the Peace and Spring Marathon Event, which contributed to strengthening social bonds and delivering positive messages to both the local community and the world
