JORDAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PARTICIPATES IN AWARENESS LECTURE ON THE DANGERS OF SMOKING

The Jordan Olympic Committee participated today, Saturday, in a scientific lecture organized by Al-Kindi Hospital, in cooperation with the Jordan Olympic Committee, and the King Hussein Cancer Center. Held under the title "Together for a Tobacco-Free Tomorrow," the lecture marked World No Tobacco Day.

The lecture aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and its health impacts, highlight effective methods for quitting, and introduce practical steps that help individuals adopt a healthy lifestyle.

During its participation, the Jordan Olympic Committee reviewed the health damages caused by smoking and its negative effects on physical performance and sports participation. It emphasized that the Jordan Olympic Committee and its affiliated sports facilities are smoke-free zones, in line with its objectives to provide a healthy and safe sports environment.

National boxing team player, Hanan Nassar, also participated in the lecture, where she highlighted the negative impacts of smoking on athletes. She stressed the importance of fostering a clean and smoke-free sports environment, which contributes to enhancing training and achieving peak performance levels.

This event comes as part of joint efforts to spread health awareness and promote a culture of a healthy, tobacco-free life among various segments of society.