The Qatar Sports for All Federation applauded the success of its Sports for All Summer Program 2026, in which various segments of society and all age groups across more than 65 locations took part. These locations included public parks, sports clubs, youth and commercial centers, neighbourhood playgrounds, schools, and various other sports facilities.
Advisor to the Minister of Sports and Youth and President of the Qatar Sports for All Federation Abdulrahman bin Musallam al-Dosari stated that the program's success is reflected in the growing community interest in sports, with the number of participants exceeding 36,100 across more than 65 different locations.
He noted that this significant turnout confirms the program's ability to reach diverse segments of society, instill the values of sports in children as an integral part of daily life, and contribute to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030. He appreciated the broad participation in the program's activities, which he considered an indicator of the federation's successful plans to expand the scope of its activities and reach the widest possible segment of the community by distributing events among sports clubs, youth centers, gyms, playgrounds, public parks, and schools.
The ongoing support from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the fruitful cooperation with more than 50 partners, entities, and institutions, were among the most important factors in the program's success, al-Dosari said, adding that this support contributed to providing a comprehensive sporting environment and helped deliver an outstanding edition of the program.
For his part, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation Abdullah al-Dosari said that the goal of the Sports for All Summer Program 2026 was to reach the largest possible number of community members, especially children and youth and that this was achieved through the efforts of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Sports for All Federation, and in cooperation with all federations, ministries, and various other entities, to transform the summer vacation into an opportunity for physical activity, promoting public health, building skills, and making the most of leisure time.
He noted that the program saw wide participation thanks to the diversity of activities and events, including the children's camp at the Lusail Sports Hall, the step challenge in malls, as well as women's events at Education City and Muay Thai and swimming training sessions.
