The Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation launched the National Sport Policy today , Thursday, the 29th September 2022. The launch was done by the Honourable Minister of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation with the presence of the President Lesotho Sport and Recreation Commission and President Lesotho National Olympic Committee represented by Vice President Finance Dr. Lebohang Khomari. The initiative was supported by the Commonwealth Secretariat with funds. The Task Team which was established by the Minister was lead by Dr Makhetha Mosotho from the Lesotho National Olympic Committee. In her speech, the Minister highlighted that the policy has strategies that will enable development of sport in Lesotho which will position the country towards attaining the set goals on 2031. The issue of clean sport and safeguarding was also highlighted that athletes should be protected from any form of harassment and harm. The Policy will be shared amongst all stakeholders including National Sports Federations of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
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