BOC, EOC sign cooperation protocol

Manama, Jan. 12 (BNA): Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) signed a protocol with the Egyptian Olympic Committee here in Manama on Tuesday. The protocol is in line with the strategy of the BOC to build bridges of cooperation and communication with other national Olympic committees from around the globe in an attempt to boost sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain. BOC secretary-general Abdulrahman Askar signed the protocol during his meeting with EOC secretary-general Dr. Ala’a Jabur, in the presence of BOC legal advisor Salah Khadr. The protocol includes benefiting from each side expertise in the field of sports as well as exchanging sports delegations' mutual visits. Among other points of agreement is supporting their respective athletes, promoting anti-doping environment and sports investments between the two parties. Commenting after the meeting, Askar expressed pride for this agreement, which will certainly promote the relations between the both national Olympic committees and contribute to achieve its joint benefits to develop sports in the two nations.