News|Event date: October 5, 20251 min readSpecial Affairs Editor
Sport is a Shield for Youth Against Addiction and Delinquency – Dr. Hussein Arif Crowns the Winners of the Boxing Tournament Honouring USSR Champion Korotayev
Boxing—with its values of discipline and respect—is a safety valve that protects young people from the dangers of idleness and deviance, especially addiction; investing in youth sports is a direct investment in the strength and future of the international community.
At the official invitation of the organizers of the Russian Federation's Federal Boxing Championship, Dr. Hussein Aref participated as a distinguished guest of honor in the National Boxing Championship for Juniors and Youth, held in Moscow with wide participation from federal clubs and sports centers.
The event was attended by a number of high-level veterans, champions, actors, sports leaders, and prominent public figures who were keen to support this distinguished sporting and youth event.
During the closing ceremony, Dr. Hussein Aref graced the podium, presenting medals and awards to the winners, amidst extensive coverage from various Russian media outlets.
In media statements made on the sidelines of the awards ceremony, Dr. Hussein Aref praised the pivotal role of sports in building safe and stable societies, emphasizing that investing in the proper care of children and youth is a fundamental pillar in preventing negative social phenomena resulting from idleness, most notably delinquency and the scourge of drugs.
He explained that supporting sports and physical activities not only contributes to the proper upbringing of rising generations, but also forms a vital bridge for instilling the values of discipline and sportsmanship and promoting peace and stability in the international community.
