Al Arabi SC Wednesday won the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025/2026 season at a special ceremony attended by leaders of sports clubs, youth centers, and prominent institutions active in sports and youth development.
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Sports and Youth celebrated the winners of the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025/2026 season.
Al Sadd SC were second best while Al Rayyan SC won the third place.
During the event, Engineer Yasser bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, honoured the winners across the award’s various categories, including Youth Committees, Youth Centers (Girls and General), Specialized Centers, and Sports Clubs.
In his address, HE the Minister of Sports and Youth congratulated the award recipients, commending their exceptional efforts and remarkable achievements, which embodied determination, commitment, and excellence.
The Minister said the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award marks a significant milestone in strengthening a culture of institutional excellence in Qatar.
He noted that the award has evolved beyond an annual recognition program into a comprehensive national framework that motivates institutions and individuals to adopt best practices and elevate performance standards based on quality, sustainability, and innovation.
He further stated that the award’s continuous development reflects the dedicated efforts of sports and youth institutions to enhance their programs and initiatives in alignment with Qatar’s vision of investing in people and building national capabilities.
Through its successive editions, the award has contributed to creating a positive and competitive environment that encourages excellence while reinforcing the principles of leadership, strategic planning, performance measurement, and continuous evaluation.
Since its launch five years ago, the Sports and Youth Excellence Award has become one of the State’s most prominent national initiatives aimed at advancing institutional performance and enhancing the quality of programs and services provided to young people. The award aligns with national development priorities and supports the preparation of a conscious, active generation capable of contributing effectively to the nation’s progress. It also reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s vision of building an integrated culture of excellence founded on professionalism, innovation, and youth empowerment.
The winners
Youth Committees Category:
- First Place: Al Khor Sports Club Youth Committee
- Second Place: Al Wakrah Sports Club Youth Team
Youth Centers Category (Girls and General):
- First Place: Doha Girls Center
- Second Place: Al-Reyada Girls Center
Specialized Centers Category:
- First Place: Qatar Youth Hostels
- Second Place: Qatar Science Club
Sports Clubs Category:
- First Place: Al Arabi Sports Club
- Second Place: Al Sadd Sports Club
- Third Place: Al Rayyan Sports Club
General Centers Category:
- First Place: Al Thakhira Youth Center
- Second Place: Al Kaaban Youth Center
