By Hend GadAllah

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Sports & Youth Minister, on Saturday morning under the slogan, "Your sport is your immunity", led a cycling marathon with Major General Essam Saad, Assiut Governor , the governorate’s executive, legislative and popular leaders, and a group of ministry leaders.

The marathon start badge was launched from the governorate office to the Olympic Village at Assiut University, with the participation of 100 young men and women. 

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy pointed out this cycling festival under the slogan "Your sport is your immunity" will continue periodically in various governorates as the political leadership's interest in making sports a way of life, which began by encouraging citizens to practice sports through cycling. This initiative has met wide acceptance in the Egyptian street and among all citizens, especially the youth. 

He also said that the 1st and 2nd stages of bicycle reservations have been completed, and the third phase is being prepared in large numbers for different governorates.

Major General Essam Saad, Assiut Governor, expressed his great happiness by Dr. Ashraf Sobhy’s visit, inaugurating youth and sports facilities, and affirming the political leadership interest in Upper Egypt.

He welcomed Dr. Ashraf Sobhy at the Governorate General Office as part of his visit to give the badge to start the Cycling Festival Marathon, inspect, and open many youth and sports facilities.