On 15 November 2018, the mission of the delegation of the city of Aix-En-Provence came to baalbeck as part of the partnership between the two cities.
The mission focused on the definition of a sports policy for the city of baalbeck and on training in the management of the stadium as part of the implementation of the annual cooperation project. The delegation of 4 people was composed by Mr Oudot Deputy Director-General, Mr Penin Director of sports and Mr White responsible for the equipment of the municipality of aix en Provence and by Mr Baslé, expert consultant on sports policy issues. Mr. Mayor of baalbeck general lakis, held the delegation and accompanied him as much as possible during his various working moments.
A first time of diagnosis of sports practices was carried out by a visit to baalbeck schools and higher education units. In each school, the delegation was received by the director, teachers and teachers of French Education, and by teachers in charge of sports activities. Exchanges on the establishment of sports activities have been accompanied by a systematic visit to sports facilities.
Then the delegation visited private sports rooms, on the one hand, mini football rooms, and on the other hand a specialized judo and fitness room and the newly installed swimming pool in the leisure club.
Finally, the delegation visited the baalbeck stadium, for an audit of the facilities, with technical maintenance recommendations and a meeting with sports clubs in the city interested in developing activities at the stadium.
All these moments have created very rich exchange times, the expectations, forces and difficulties of each actor have been analysed.
Prior to his departure, the delegation presented to Mr. Lakis and Ms. Abir El Khoury Jbeily, responsible for international relations, a pre-trial report and concrete proposals for the progressive implementation of a voluntary and innovative sports policy that could be supported by On the dynamics of these different actors: Clubs, schools, the municipality.
The Aix delegation testified to the high quality of the reception offered by all, the constant and constructive support of the mayor and his municipal team. The members of the delegation were unanimous in recognizing the contribution of international trade that allowed understanding, reflection and questioning on the respective practices. The shared will is that the project implemented in baalbeck is an exemplary success.