Alfardan Group lines up array of events for National Sport Day

Some of the participants at the National Sport Day celebrations hosted by Alfardan Group last year, pose with Vice chairman Ali Alfardan.

Alfardan Group will host an array of activities for their staff as part of the National Sport Day celebrations on February 10.The events are being hosted in support of the government’s vision to establish the country as a premier global sports hub, according to a company communique.More than 1,000 employees of the group are participating in the events  on February 10, a statement issued by the group said.Alfardan Group’s initiative, it said, will help reinforce a feeling of camaraderie among its employees which according to the statement is a key fundamental strategy of its Corporate Social Responsibility.The events, it said, reaffirm Alfardan Group’s commitment towards the initiative in line with the vision of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to create a healthier society of all ages, genders and nationalities in Qatar.Vice-Chairman of Alfardan Group Ali Alfardan said: “Qatar is one of the few countries to have a day dedicated solely for sports activities on Tuesday (February 10) when we organise various sporting events for our employees to showcase their talents. Alfardan Group has always been a pioneer in supporting sports events throughout the years so as to generate excitement and enthusiasm for sports in Qatar.Ali Alfardan said this year’s events will be unique as they will  be held at Al Shefallahiya Oasis, belonging to the Alfardan Group. The entire farm will be transformed into a sporting venue for various activities. President and CEO of Alfardan Group Omar Alfardan said: “Alfardan Group firmly supports HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s initiative to have a National Sport Day. Such an event will provide Qatari citizens and residents with a platform to showcase their talents in different sports as well as ensure their physical well-being.” Elimination rounds for various events are now being staged in different locations. Competing teams and players in football, cricket, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton and billiards are battling it out as individual and team finalists will face each other in their respective divisions during the February 10 final rounds.