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It is with great pleasure and joy that I am here today to welcome the first Workshop on "The importance of sport in our lives" organized by the Cyprus Police Sports Union under the auspices of the Chief of Police, and I would like to take this opportunity to warmly congratulate all the contributors who, with great diligence, have implemented the very appropriate idea of organising this event.
I personally as Minister, but also the Government in general, consider it our duty to be present at such moments and to encourage with our presence the organization of such events, which contribute in particular not only to the promotion of sport in the lives of the members of the Cyprus Police and Fire Service, but also to the creation of closer and more human relations, while promoting the timeless values of sport.
Sport constitutes a system of education and education with a solid foundation of principles and values inherited by humanity from Ancient Greece and is part of the cultural development of every nation. Its importance is multidimensional and affects many areas of our lives. Under the right conditions, it cultivates the skills and character of the individual, offers creative employment and entertainment, contributing to the multifaceted development of the individual's personality. In the context of "Eu Agonistesethai", consciences with universal human values can be cultivated and fraternity and solidarity between peoples and people can be developed.
It is scientifically proven that exercising the body simultaneously enhances our spiritual well-being and clarity. The ancient saying "healthy mind in a healthy body" confirms the timeless value of lifelong exercise, since it is through it that healthy bodies and healthy souls are built. Nikos Kazantzakis, wishing to emphasize that the most essential goal of the philosophy of sport is the human factor and its improvement, literally states: "sport serves a great moral purpose: it accustoms man to subordinate his individuality to a general energy, not to feel that he is an individual independent rather than a member of the team, to defend not only his individual honor, but the whole honor of the group to which he belongs, school, university, city, nation."
Further, involvement in sport creates social bonds and promotes social integration. Sports competitions and sporting events strengthen cooperation and understanding between people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Friends,
The reality is that sport is not limited to physical exercise for the sole purpose of physical fitness and well-being. It also contributes to the cultivation of the spirit, entertainment, the shaping of morals and the development of the collective consciousness of man. It is a value that protects, improves and enhances human life. Its educational values are essential for social health and are key characteristics for the citizens of the 21st century.
In this context, the Police Athletic Association is organizing today's conference with the aim of fostering the sporting spirit and the development of sport among active police officers in Cyprus and the Police Services of European countries and the world in general.
Through its activities, by organizing sporting events and participating in sporting activities, both within and outside Cyprus, the Police Athletic Association is organizing this conference.
Through its activities, by organizing sporting events and participating in sporting activities, both within and outside Cyprus, the Police Athletic Association is organizing this conference with the aim of fostering the sporting spirit and the development of sport among active police officers in Cyprus and the Police Services of European countries and the world in general.
