Sports and Youth Minister Ashraf Sobhi said on Friday the New Administrative Capital became a destination for marathons and sports events in terms of hosting a set of international championships and marathons.
Sobhi was speaking on the sidelines of Al Maqsad Run marathon, held by City Edge and Cairo Runners, in cooperation with the Sports and Youth Ministry, with the participation of 1,500 participants.
The minister anew asserted holding such events weekly across the country to raise the awareness of doing sports.
Source: State Information Service Egypt