Cultural Forum Qatar has kicked-off its sports activities under the title “Expats SportEV 2017,” to mark Qatar National Sport Day. As many as 30 teams representing different Indian community organisations in Qatar are participating in the competitions.
The starting event was a 50-metre freestyle swimming competition at Hamad Aquatic Complex in Aspire Zone, which was attended by 25 swimmers. Khalid Abdulla Mohammed, Board Member, Qatar Swimming Federation, and Nilangshu Dey, President of Indian Sports Centre, flagged off the competition.
The contest was won by Ranjith of SAQ Qatar. He completed the race in 36.76 seconds, while the second place was bagged by Sajid Kareem of Youth Forum (37.48), followed by Ameer Suhail of Calicut Sports Club (37.50) in third place.
Expats SportEV 2017 will feature a wide range of competitions on February 14 at Qatar Sports Club and on February 17 at Al Wakrah Sports Club. The competitions include volleyball, badminton, tug-of-war, 100-metre race, and 4x100m relay. A number of games will also be organised for children and women.
Culture Forum President Taj Aluva presided over the ceremony. Seen here are Khalid Abdulla Mohammed and Nilangshu Dey flagging off the competition.
