The Asian Olympic Council commended the Dubai Sports Council initiative for organizing the "Virtual Cruise Challenge" for bicycles, as part of the campaign "Your Track at Home", which aims to motivate the public to exercise bicycles inside the home, as part of its initiative "Khallak is energetic, and you are healthy." ».

The initiative aims to encourage various groups of society to continue physical exercises and physical activity exercises inside the home, during the current period of the spread of the Corona virus, to maintain a healthy body and strengthen blood circulation and the immune system.

In a statement, the Olympic Council said, "Emirates Today" received a picture of it, that these initiatives enhance the role of sport during the Corona epidemic, and encourage athletes and groups of societies to protect themselves from the effects of this epidemic that struck the whole world.

The Asian Olympic Council, the 45-member National Asian Olympic Committee, also praised the work it was doing to protect its athletes during that period.

Many of the National Olympic Committees have issued guidelines to athletes and their staff, and some have campaigned through social media to encourage an active lifestyle, despite the closure imposed by the "kurna" virus in most countries.

The director general of the Asian Olympic Council, Hussein Al-Musallam, expressed his pride in the responses of the Asian National Olympic Committees and athletes in this crisis that surrounds the world.

"We are witnessing a new kind of Olympic spirit," the Muslim said in press statements.

He added, “We are together in this battle, and it is impressive to see messages of support and encouragement, from our Asian Olympic committees and sports authorities in some countries, to their friends and colleagues all over the world. This highlights the special link that brings together the Olympic family and makes it unique from Its type.

The epidemic imposed the postponement or cancellation of major international sporting events around the world, most notably the Olympic Games that were scheduled for Tokyo in the summer of 2020, and was postponed to the summer of 2021.

The Muslim noted: “Everyone was disappointed with the decision that had to be taken, but our athletes remained positive and optimistic. I followed many athletes who said that they fully understand the situation, and that the delay gives them more opportunity to prepare for the Olympic Games, and that their goals and motivations have not changed.”

"This reflects the position and commitment of the Asian Olympic Council as well, as we will do everything we can to assist the National Olympic Committees and athletes on the way to Tokyo," he said.

The Muslim also praised the athletes for their participation in new home training programs, challenges and online activities, which foster teamwork and unity in their communities and outside.

"Our athletes showed a great deal of innovation in their daily training sessions, and they encouraged their friends, families and the general public to join them and maintain activity, and these situations confirm that we are all on the same boat and we need to stay strong to overcome that together," concluded the Director General of the Asian Olympic Council. .

Many Olympic committees have urged an active lifestyle.