Damascus, SANA – The Ministry of Youth and Sports honored Sunday some 24 athletes who have achieved success in Asian and international forums.
During the ceremony, which was held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Minister, Mohammad Hamedh, said that the athletes who “raised their country’s flag in international forums and carried the name of Syria in their hearts proved that with determination and perseverance, difficulties can be overcome and the impossible achieved.”
“They are not just champions, but models for an entire generation,” the Minister said, praising the athletes.
The athletes stressed that the honoring will serve as a boost to continue their training and achieve new accomplishments.
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