Golf at school: Moroccan minister’s decision causes a stir

The directive of the Minister of National Education, Preschool Education and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, in which he requests to promote the practice of golf in schools, has sparked strong criticism on social networks.

In a note addressed to the directors of the regional academies of education and training, Chakib Benmoussa asked them to encourage students to play golf. The Minister of National Education indicated that interested students can start registering in golf clubs affiliated with the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, the list of which was attached to the correspondence.