Close on the heels of the highly successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup late last year, Qatar will mark the 12th National Sport Day on Tuesday with the slogan ‘The Choice is Yours’ to highlight the importance of sports and physical activity.
Several activities have been planned at various places across the country. According to Abdul Rahman Musallam al-Dosari, adviser to HE the Minister of Sports and Youth and president of the National Sport Day Committee, about 130 activities will be held this year in various parts of the country with over 100 entities participating in them.
NSD highlights
* Aspire Zone Foundation: Aspire Park and Al Bayt Stadium Park
* Qatar Foundation and Qatar Olympic Committee: Education City
* Msheireb Downtown Doha
* Lusail Boulevard
* Sport City station on Doha Metro's Gold Line
* Generation Amazing Community Club in Lusail
* 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
* Parks and beaches
The locations include parks and sports facilities, the Doha Corniche, Aspire Zone, The Pearl Island, Qatar Foundation, Lusail, Katara, Al Shamal, Al Sheehaniya, Al Wakra and others.
Various ministries, sports bodies, universities, schools, expatriate organisations and other entities have lined up a number of sports activities that will kick off from early morning. Several thousands are expected to take part in the activities at various locations.
The events organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) will begin at 9am at several locations in Education City such as the Recreation Centre, Education City Golf Club, Multaqa, 2015 building, Ceremonial Green Spine, Education City Stadium, Oxygen Park and Ceremonial Court. There will be a number of activities that include ability-friendly events and special activities focusing on women as well as the students of QF schools and universities in Education City.
Some of the main attractions will be the Education City ‘Try-a-Tri’ Fun Triathlon, National Sport Day Padel Tournament, Walkathon, Qatar Foundation Universities’ Tournaments, Qatar Foundation Schools’ Tournaments and Qatar Cyclists Doha Tour, among others.
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will celebrate National Sport Day at Education City Tuesday, with Oxygen Park, the Green Spine, Education City Stadium and Recreation Centre hosting various activities.
Taking place between 8am and 8pm, the activities will see the participation of representatives from organisations and educational institutions, as well as people with special needs and local sports stars.
Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) is ready to welcome all segments of society on National Sport Day. AZF will be hosting more than 10 types of sporting activities at Aspire Park, Pitch 10, in addition to activities at Al Bayt Stadium Park.
Generation Amazing Foundation will host several events at the Generation Amazing Community Club in Lusail right from the morning. The events include a walking football tournament, football tournament for youth from across Qatar, Maktaba book reading and art activation, among others. The events, according to the organisers, aim to promote inclusion and teamwork through a version of football that is accessible to all levels of ability.
Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) will celebrate National Sport Day with a range of sport, fitness, and fun activities that suit all ages. The activations will take place through the day.
The event will start with a walk or run between 9am-10am, followed by a day of outdoor sport activities at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb.
Lusail Boulevard, one of the most popular destinations during the World Cup, will also host National Sport Day activities Tuesday. The street will also be for pedestrians only until Saturday night.Various ministries, sports bodies, universities, schools, expatriate organisations and other entities have lined up a number of sports activities that will kick off from early morning. Several thousands are expected to take part in the activities at various locations.
The events organised by Qatar Foundation (QF) will begin at 9am at several locations in Education City such as the Recreation Centre, Education City Golf Club, Multaqa, 2015 building, Ceremonial Green Spine, Education City Stadium, Oxygen Park and Ceremonial Court. There will be a number of activities that include ability-friendly events and special activities focusing on women as well as the students of QF schools and universities in Education City.
Some of the main attractions will be the Education City ‘Try-a-Tri’ Fun Triathlon, National Sport Day Padel Tournament, Walkathon, Qatar Foundation Universities’ Tournaments, Qatar Foundation Schools’ Tournaments and Qatar Cyclists Doha Tour, among others.
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will celebrate National Sport Day at Education City Tuesday, with Oxygen Park, the Green Spine, Education City Stadium and Recreation Centre hosting various activities.
Taking place between 8am and 8pm, the activities will see the participation of representatives from organisations and educational institutions, as well as people with special needs and local sports stars.
Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) is ready to welcome all segments of society on National Sport Day. AZF will be hosting more than 10 types of sporting activities at Aspire Park, Pitch 10, in addition to activities at Al Bayt Stadium Park.
Generation Amazing Foundation will host several events at the Generation Amazing Community Club in Lusail right from the morning. The events include a walking football tournament, football tournament for youth from across Qatar, Maktaba book reading and art activation, among others. The events, according to the organisers, aim to promote inclusion and teamwork through a version of football that is accessible to all levels of ability.
Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) will celebrate National Sport Day with a range of sport, fitness, and fun activities that suit all ages. The activations will take place through the day.
The event will start with a walk or run between 9am-10am, followed by a day of outdoor sport activities at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb.
The Expo Doha 2023 organisers will hold fun activities that can be attended with "family and friends during National Sport Day", starting from 7am at Umm Al Seneem Park. These aim to educate people on green practices, motive them to adopt an active lifestyle, and encourage them to spend some good time outdoors with family and friends.
Parks, green spaces and beaches around the country are also expected to see bug crowds Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the University of Doha for Science and Technology has lined up a number of exciting events starting from 7.30am. The major events include Terry Fox Run, Bus Pull Challenge, cricket match and many others. The Terry Fox Run and the Bus Pull Challenge aim to raise funds for cancer research in Qatar.
Al-Dosari had said at a media briefing that awareness of the importance of sports in society has increased since the first edition of the National Sport Day in February 2012 following an Amiri Resolution of 2011. “This contributes to the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030 through development of the human element in which Qatar has invested over the past years." The slogan, ‘The Choice is Yours’, comprises many values and focuses on the goals of community sports through an individual’s decision to exercise for a healthy good and happy life, he added.
