Qatar Airways hosts activities for staff and families

National carrier Qatar Airways hosted an enjoyable and exciting celebration of National Sport Day on Tuesday, with a variety of activities for staff members and their families from the group and its subsidiaries.

The event at the new Oryx International School Campus included football, volleyball, basketball, cricket, cycling, aerobics, and yoga, as well as a kids’ activity station featuring mini-football games and sack races, where friendly competitions took place.

There was a health check booth with consultants to administer blood pressure and BMI (body mass index) checkups.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive HE Akbar al-Baker said: “Qatar National Sport Day reflects the vision of our country’s wise leadership for building individuals and society.

“Its key message is that sports should be a part of the culture and life of individuals and society, and is an important aspect of our nation’s investment in human development.”

“We are encouraging Qatar Airways staff and other members of the community to incorporate healthy lifestyles and habits, and helping foster a healthy and energetic way of living in Qatar,” he added. “Conveying pride in Qatar is one of our highest corporate values, and we show pride in Qatar by taking part in fulfilling its vision.”

Qatar football team champions from Al-Sadd SC – Akram Afif, Tarek Salman, and Salem al-Hajri – joined Qatar Airways staff and families in the celebration and played a mini football match.

Al-Sadd SC general manager Turki al-Ali said: “We are so pleased to participate in Qatar Airways Group's celebration of National Sport Day. We hope that our playerstarget="_blank"'>