Delegation for international peace march women cyclists in Damascus

Chairman of the General Federation of Sports, Kamal Taha, discussed with a delegation of the international "Follow Women" organization headed by Rita Reagan the arrangements for the passing of the organization's procession in Damascus as part of "The International Peace March of Women Cyclists."

The two sides talked about the steps to be taken ahead of the due arrival in Damascus of the parade of women cyclists and tour of the city. More than 200 women athletes from 16 European states along with Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan are to take part in the event which would arrive in Beirut on 17 April and Damascus two days later before heading for Amman, Jordan on 20 April.

Taha welcomed the idea of The International Peace March of Women Cyclists, promising to offer all facilities to make the event a success. He stressed that Syria has always supported all initiatives that call for just peace and all efforts to rally sportsmen and peoples behind this human, noble objective.