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A 76-goal outburst through the first four rounds has intensified the race for group supremacy in the eighth Sports for All Futsal Championship for Qatar’s ministries and government agencies 2026, with teams jockeying for position and qualification for the knockout stages at Lusail Sports Hall.  Qatar News Agency and Qatar Media Corp shared the Group A lead with six points apiece, while the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, and Ashghal’s Assets Affairs sector remained pointless.  Ashghal led Group B with four points, followed by the Ministry of Transport and the General Civil Aviation Authority, tied on three. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs had one point, while the State Audit Bureau had yet to get on the board.  Qatar Museums topped Group C with four points, one ahead of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Municipality, which had three points apiece. The Ministry of Justice remained without a point.  The Ministry of Defence led Group D with six points, while the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health were tied on three. The Qatar Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Social Development and Family had yet to earn a point.  Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, Abdullah al-Dosari said the group stage had delivered intense competition and strong performances, reflecting the tournament’s continued development.The first four rounds featured closely matched teams alongside others that stood out, tightening the race for group leadership and qualification, al-Dosari said. He added that the crowd had energised the competition and given players added motivation to perform at their best.  Beyond the competition itself, al-Dosari said, the tournament brings together employees from across Qatar’s government ministries and agencies, broadens participation in physical activity and reinforces the principle that “sport is a way of life.”  Matches will resume after the schools’ midterm break, he said. 

 The Qatar Sports for All Federation’s (QSFA) sports for all oasis programme for women and girls continues to attract substantial participation across age groups.  These activities are held from Sunday through Wednesday each week over a three-month period at Ruqaya Preparatory School for Girls in the Umm Al Seneem area, under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth.  The programme grows out of QSFA’s efforts to strengthen its societal role by dedicating sporting programmes to women and girls and promoting their participation in sports. The Federation aims to provide opportunities for different age groups to practice a variety of sports in an atmosphere that respects privacy, encouraging them to pursue physical activity and make sports as integral a part of their lifestyles as possible.  The activities run daily from 4pm-7pm, bringing together mothers accompanying their daughters and girls of different ages, highlighting the familial and societal nature of the programme.The agenda features a diverse range of sports, including soccer, volleyball, badminton, and basketball, alongside fitness workouts, walking, bodyweight strength training, and stretching and balance exercises. Professional female trainers oversee the activities, supported by an all-female administrative and technical team.  Meanwhile, the ladies’ sports evening continues at Oxygen Park in Education City, welcoming mothers and girls aged 12 and older. The latest session drew 319 women and girls and featured fitness and stretching exercises, soccer, netball, and volleyball, as well as a dedicated recreational area for children, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for mothers to engage in physical activity.  The sports for all oasis programme has recorded substantial turnout among women and girls, said QSFA Executive Director Abdullah al-Dosari, commending mothers for accompanying their daughters and praising participation across age groups.  Al-Dosari added that this participation gives the programme a strong familial character, reflecting QSFA’s commitment to making sports a space that brings family members together and encourages them to pursue a more active lifestyle.  He said the program’s organisation stems from the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s priority of fostering women’s engagement in sports by providing a secure and comfortable environment that respects privacy and is supervised by professional female administrative staff.  

The draw for the eighth edition of the Sports for All Futsal Championship for Ministries and Government Agencies 2026 was held Tuesday. The tournament is organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth.The competition will begin on Sunday at Lusail Sports Arena, with 20 teams representing various ministries, government agencies and institutions.The draw divided the teams into four groups of five. The Ministry of Sports and Youth, the defending champion, was placed in Group A alongside Qatar News Agency, the Public Works Authority's Assets Affairs sector, Qatar Media Corporation, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.**media[503594]**The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, runner-up in the previous edition, will lead Group B, which also includes the General Civil Aviation Authority, the State Audit Bureau, the Ministry of Transport and the Public Works Authority.Group C comprises the Ministry of Municipality, Qatar Museums, Qatar Charity, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Justice.Group D includes the Ministry of Social Development and Family, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Qatar Olympic Committee.Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, Abdullah al-Dosari, said the eighth edition builds on the success of the previous seven tournaments, which had seen improvements in competition standards and growing participation.He said the championship also forms part of the efforts of the Sport Day Award Committee, with participating teams earning points toward their standings in the National Sport Day Award 2027.Al-Dosari added that the tournament is a prominent fixture on the federation's calendar, providing an opportunity for employees of ministries, government agencies and institutions to connect and encouraging them to take part in sports.He said the federation is committed to developing the competition with each edition and ensuring the conditions needed for its success, allowing participating teams to perform at their best. The tournament also brings together employees from different government bodies and helps strengthen professional and social ties among them.

The Qatar Scientific Club has launched the second edition of its Young Inventors programme, offering young people a platform to turn promising ideas into practical projects and solutions that benefit society.The initiative, part of a national programme unveiled by the Ministry of Sports and Youth during Web Summit Qatar, targets participants aged 15-30 with an interest in science, technology and innovation.It combines specialist training, mentoring, experimentation and practical application to help them develop ideas and build invention skills.Programme director Hessa al-Najjar told reporters that the initiative, implemented by the Qatar Scientific Club with the ministry’s support, provides “a genuine platform for discovering promising young talent, honing their skills, and transforming ideas and ambitions into innovations and solutions that serve society and meet future needs”.**media[491513]**She said that the second edition builds on the success of the inaugural cohort, which attracted 34 men and women.Participants took part in workshops on creative thinking, idea development and project planning, explored feasibility-study models and received consultations from specialists in fields related to their proposals.“Innovation does not always begin with vast resources; rather, it starts with an idea, passion, and the belief that the idea can be turned into reality,” al-Najjar said. “Our role is to support these ideas and create a suitable environment for young people, enabling them to develop their capabilities and pursue innovation with confidence.”She added that the programme supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by investing in human capital, strengthening national capabilities and encouraging creativity in scientific and technological fields.Its wider aim is to foster a culture of innovation and help build a generation able to contribute solutions to Qatar’s development.Al-Najjar thanked the ministry for its continued support and the Qatar Scientific Club for empowering young people and nurturing their talents.She expressed hope that the second cohort would begin “a journey filled with achievements and innovations that make Qatar proud”.Participants said that joining the programme is a valuable opportunity to experience innovation first-hand, refine their ideas and learn from specialists.They said its hands-on environment would help them recognise their abilities, develop viable projects and explore new possibilities in science, technology and innovation.Organisers said the new edition would broaden the programme’s reach by giving more young innovators access to technical resources, expert guidance and a supportive space in which to test and improve their concepts.Through this approach, the club aims to help participants gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to move from an initial idea towards a project with development potential. 

Qatar is offering its most promising athletes a route to chase a university degree and a sporting career at the same time, after the Ministry of Education and Higher Education unveiled a dedicated sports scholarship pathway under the Government Scholarship Programme. The ministry, through its Higher Education Affairs Sector, launched the new track at an orientation session for gifted students, held in co-ordination with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and attended by students, parents and representatives of relevant bodies. In a statement Wednesday, the ministry said the pathway is designed to spot and nurture national sporting talent while allowing student athletes to pursue higher education alongside their athletic development. The aim, it said, is to produce graduates who are qualified both academically and athletically — able to represent Qatar on the international stage while contributing to the country’s wider development goals. During the session, officials set out the objectives of the track, which awards government scholarships on the basis of demonstrated sporting talent. Eligible students may enrol across a range of academic disciplines at higher education institutions in Qatar, within a learning environment tailored to support both study and continued competition. The ministry also spelled out who can apply. Candidates must be nominated by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Qatar Olympic Committee, meet the general criteria of the Government Scholarship Programme, secure an unconditional offer from a participating university under the domestic scholarship scheme, and commit to maintaining their professional sporting pathway throughout their studies.  Officials outlined the benefits on offer. These include payment of tuition fees for students at eligible private universities under approved regulations, co-ordination with the relevant sporting authorities, and access to employment-linked scholarship opportunities under existing government policies — all aimed at sharpening graduates’ readiness for the labour market. Applications for the sports track during the second admission period for public universities will be accepted through the Government Scholarship Platform between November 15 and December 30. The session gave students and parents detailed guidance on how to apply and answered questions on the programme’s requirements and benefits. The ministry said the launch reflects its commitment to investing in promising national talent and deepening the link between the education and sports sectors — helping raise a generation that pairs academic achievement with sporting excellence in service of Qatar’s long-term ambitions. 

Al Arabi SC Wednesday won the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025/2026 season at a special ceremony attended by leaders of sports clubs, youth centers, and prominent institutions active in sports and youth development. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Sports and Youth celebrated the winners of the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025/2026 season. Al Sadd SC were second best while Al Rayyan SC won the third place. During the event, Engineer Yasser bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, honoured the winners across the award’s various categories, including Youth Committees, Youth Centers (Girls and General), Specialized Centers, and Sports Clubs. In his address, HE the Minister of Sports and Youth congratulated the award recipients, commending their exceptional efforts and remarkable achievements, which embodied determination, commitment, and excellence. The Minister said the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award marks a significant milestone in strengthening a culture of institutional excellence in Qatar. He noted that the award has evolved beyond an annual recognition program into a comprehensive national framework that motivates institutions and individuals to adopt best practices and elevate performance standards based on quality, sustainability, and innovation. He further stated that the award’s continuous development reflects the dedicated efforts of sports and youth institutions to enhance their programs and initiatives in alignment with Qatar’s vision of investing in people and building national capabilities. Through its successive editions, the award has contributed to creating a positive and competitive environment that encourages excellence while reinforcing the principles of leadership, strategic planning, performance measurement, and continuous evaluation. Since its launch five years ago, the Sports and Youth Excellence Award has become one of the State’s most prominent national initiatives aimed at advancing institutional performance and enhancing the quality of programs and services provided to young people. The award aligns with national development priorities and supports the preparation of a conscious, active generation capable of contributing effectively to the nation’s progress. It also reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s vision of building an integrated culture of excellence founded on professionalism, innovation, and youth empowerment. The winners Youth Committees Category:First Place: Al Khor Sports Club Youth CommitteeSecond Place: Al Wakrah Sports Club Youth TeamYouth Centers Category (Girls and General):First Place: Doha Girls CenterSecond Place: Al-Reyada Girls CenterSpecialized Centers Category:First Place: Qatar Youth HostelsSecond Place: Qatar Science ClubSports Clubs Category:First Place: Al Arabi Sports ClubSecond Place: Al Sadd Sports ClubThird Place: Al Rayyan Sports Club General Centers Category:First Place: Al Thakhira Youth CenterSecond Place: Al Kaaban Youth Center 

The Qatar Sports for All Federation, under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will stage the third edition of the global half marathon "One Run for All" on May 24 at Lusail International Circuit, drawing more than 2,500 runners across all ages and categories, including men, women, children and senior citizens.Addressing a press conference, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation Abdullah al-Dosari outlined details of the race, now in its third year in Qatar. He said Doha was once again gearing up to host one of the world's biggest half marathons, run simultaneously in over 110 countries with more than 200,000 participants worldwide, 160,000 of them from Russia and 40,000 from other nations, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, China, Brazil, Serbia, Cameroon and Armenia.Al-Dosari said this year's event would feature six race categories, with the introduction of a 400m race for children and a 2.5km course designed to broaden participation and encourage families to run alongside their children. The programme will also include 1km, 5km, 10km and 21.1km races.He said the event promised an enjoyable evening for running enthusiasts, with entertainment activities at the fan zone kicking off at 4.30pm and the races starting at 9pm. All races are due to wrap up by 10pm.The executive director said race day would be a memorable occasion for participants and their families and friends, as in previous editions. 

The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in co-operation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), has launched “The Art of Debate and Argument Building” training programme for GCC youth. The programme will run until Oct 24 in Doha.Held in partnership with the Qatar Foundation’s QatarDebate Center, the programme, aims to develop the skills of GCC youth in the art of debate, enhance their critical thinking and logical analysis capabilities, and to encourage constructive dialogue and persuasion skills.The programme also seeks to empower participants with the foundations and skills of debate, develop public speaking and discussion management skills, and promote shared values ​​and cultural understanding among GCC youth.The QatarDebate Center provides training to youth participating in the programme through certified trainers.The programme features specialised training workshops and practical experiences through mini-debate simulations, in addition to cultural activities and field visits to prominent landmarks in Qatar, with the aim of enhancing communication and building professional networks among participating Gulf youth.It targets youth from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, aged 18 to 29, with a total of 36 young men and women participating, five participants from each country, in addition to 11 participants from the host country, Qatar.In this context, Director of the Youth Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Fawaz Abdullah al-Musaifari said in a remarks that the Ministry of Sports and Youth places great importance on supporting joint Gulf youth work, believing in the importance of strengthening cohesion and integration among youth from the GCC countries, and continuously striving to provide a supportive environment to empower Gulf youth and to enhance their capabilities.He explained that this programme represents a practical model of this approach, as it is keen to provide participants with the knowledge and skills that qualify them for leadership and effective contribution to their communities, thus enhancing the position of Gulf youth in the comprehensive development process.Regarding QatarDebate’s participation in the programme, Turki al-Suwaidi, programme specialist at QatarDebate, expressed pride in partnering with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to implement this programme, which aims to empower Gulf youth with the tools of constructive dialogue and the art of persuasion. He noted that QatarDebate believes in the importance of equipping youth with skills that enhance critical thinking and effective communication, and is committed, through this collaboration, to transferring debate training expertise and experience to a new generation of ambitious youth in the GCC countries. Programme Director, Nasser Mohammed al-Jabri emphasised the team’s full readiness to ensure the success of this programme, as all necessary preparations have been made to ensure a rich and distinguished training experience for all participants.Organising this programme reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s commitment to promoting a culture of constructive dialogue and mutual understanding among the youth of the region, and to offering quality programmes that align with global best practices in building the capacity of youth and empowering them to become future leaders in their communities.

The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to support the seventh edition of the "Samla Race 2025," taking place from 27 to 29 November 2025.Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial backing for the event and allocate prizes worth over QAR 3 million to participants.The agreement reflects DAAM's leading role in promoting sports activities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, alongside other companies listed on Qatar Stock Exchange.Samla Race 2025 is a one-of-a-kind 200 km race bringing together five sports: swimming, running, mountain biking, kayaking, and shooting.Chief Executive Officer of DAAM Abdulrahman bin Abdul Latif Al Manaei emphasized the significance of supporting such initiatives: "Events of this kind play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of sports within the community and in developing exceptional athletes. This edition of the race is expected to bring strong competition and record participation. I wish all participants every success."For his part, President of the Qatar Challenge Raceing Club (Samla), and CEO of the Samla Race Organizing Committee Azzam Al Manaei expressed his pride in hosting Samla 2025, stating: "This event serves as a platform to foster the spirit of competition, athletic exchange, and passion for adventure sports. Year after year, participation continues to grow, and the Samla Race has become one of the most thrilling and demanding competitions in the region, requiring exceptional physical and mental endurance to complete all stages and reach the finish line."Since its inception in 2010, DAAM has initiated numerous crucial projects and programs across social, sports, and cultural sectors. Contributions from shareholding companies listed on the QSE are a major financial resource for the Fund, positioning them as crucial partners in advancing sustainable community development in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Ministry of Sports and Youth concluded its 2025 summer activities with wide participation exceeding 43,000 participants, through more than 750 sports and youth events organized across various regions of the country.The Ministry confirmed in a statement that the success of these activities was due to the combined efforts of partners from various governmental and private sectors, notably the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Municipality, Ministry of Social Development and Family, Qatar Sports for All Federation, National Cyber Security Agency, Education City, Qatar Museums, alongside numerous sports clubs, media channels, and other entities.The ministry emphasized the continuation of its community and youth programs throughout the year to reinforce the role of sports in society, supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 in building a conscious and active generation. In this context, the Ministry of Sports and Youth, in co-operation with the Ministry of Interior, launched several summer programmes and activities to raise awareness and develop skills among youth. The most prominent of these was the awareness programme 'Aware Generation' which benefited 1,163 young men and women across 28 centers and youth organizations under the supervision of five trainers. Additionally, the Hina Salma Farm saw the participation of 4,686 young men and women from youth and girls’ centers, with an average daily participation of 158 attendees per center.In the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the Qatar Scientific Club and the Qatar Society of Engineers organised the summer program STEM 2025 with the participation of more than 141 students. Meanwhile, the summer data camp, organized in co-operation with the National Planning Council, Qatar Scientific Club, and Microsoft, hosted over 100 students competing in 20 teams to develop skills in analysis and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, 1,800 young men and women participated in events organized by the Programs and Activities Department at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).The programmes varied between sports, recreational, and awareness activities, including events held at Lusail Sports Arena, Education City Stadium, Al Furjan playgrounds, and races in various public parks. Other specialised programs included 365 Days of Activity, Self-Defence Program, Steps Challenge, as well as dedicated events for youth and girls at youth centers.