Qatar Sports For All federation (QSFA) Executive Director, National Sport Day Committee member, Abdullah al-Dosari said that National Sport Day (NSD) has contributed to raising awareness of the importance of physical activity and sports, as evident in the increased number of people of all ages becoming more physically active and engaging in various QSFA community events.
Al-Dosari told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that everything is being done to ensure an outstanding NSD, with events taking place across the country due to the occasion's significance. He added that NSD focuses on community sports, which function as an important tool to raise social awareness and promote an active life-style, thus, encouraging individuals to make physical activity part of their routines in order to lead healthy, good, and happy lives, benefiting from the country's sporting facilities and infrastructure.
The Executive Director pointed out that all state institutions organize a variety of sporting events for their employees and affiliates, with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle. Al-Dosari said that QSFA is collaborating with relevant authorities to implement programs pertaining to school physical education classes, with the aim of encouraging children to partake in physical activity.
He pointed out that NSD as an initiative, originated in Qatar, and has gained global recognition.
The Executive Director called on community members to adhere to safety and security standards when organizing outdoor events and to follow healthy nutrition guidelines.
Abdullah al-Dosari
