In
partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), ExxonMobil Qatar
has been the title sponsor of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open for 24 years. As
title sponsor, the company’s annual stand at the Public Village is
designed to be creative and appealing, and includes a unique
entertainment piece each year that draws visitors of all ages.
ExxonMobil
Qatar has debuted a racing motorbike simulator at its stand in the
tournament’s Public Village this year. The simulator offers a new and
exciting motorbike racing experience for users. It comes in a set of two
motorbikes so people visiting the stand can compete against other
visitors.
The simulator isn’t just for tournament-goers - several of
this year’s line-up of tennis players have already visited the
ExxonMobil Qatar stand including Jamie Murray, Bruno Soares, Richard
Gasquet. If they’re lucky, visitors of the Public Village may get a
chance to see their favourite stars.
Also as part of the tournament
activities, ExxonMobil Qatar and QTF co-hosted an annual kids tennis
clinic for children from the ExxonMobil Qatar community.
Mirza Basic
spent over an hour yesterday working with the young participants.
During the entertaining and informal session, he helped the children
strengthen their hand eye coordination and build their confidence in
making contact with the tennis ball.
This is the fifth year that kids
tennis clinics are offered to children as part of the broader
tournament. The clinics provide upcoming tennis players with the
opportunity to learn new skills from world-renowned tennis stars, and
develop an interest in physical activities, as part of leading a healthy
lifestyle. They also promote a love for tennis and encourage children
to pursue the sport beyond a recreational activity.
“We are honoured
our children got to spend time with Mirza Basic at today’s kids clinic –
I am grateful to ExxonMobil Qatar and the Qatar Tennis Federation for
arranging this wonderful activity for them,” said Chris Warren, a parent
form the ExxonMobil Qatar community.
“I’m sure professional tennis
players, including Mirza Basic started out like our kids did, with
somebody who got them interested in playing, and engaged them in playing
the sport. He taught the kids technique and gave them great tennis
tips, but I think the most important thing they learned from him today
was that tennis is a social sport, and they should have fun when they’re
on the court.”
In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030,
ExxonMobil is committed to supporting the State of Qatar’s sustainable
development goals. By partnering with local organisations, the company
invests in education and professional workforce development programs
that promote a highly skilled, motivated and productive workforce that
can build a bright future for Qatar.
ExxonMobil Qatar president and general manager Alistair Routledge (left) at their stand in the Public Village.