Doha: Qatar University (QU) has lined up a slew of events including sky diving and maritime activities to celebrate National Sport Day on Tuesday.

The Sports and Recreation Section at the Student Activities Department launched National Sport Day celebrations on Tuesday.

Activities under ‘Sports Bring Us Together’ are organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment Community College of Qatar and Katara the official host and include sporting and fitness events on QU campus and at Katara to promote sports and healthy lifestyles throughout the community.

At the QU Sports and Recreation Female Section the program will include sport and recreational activities such as yoga zumba strength and conditioning and bubble ball games running alongside activities at Katara that will feature a ‘March Competition’ for kids (1km) and adults (2.5km) a sky diving show by a QU team and maritime activities such as volleyball and football.

An exhibition on the sidelines will feature two information booths to engage visitors on sportive and healthy lifestyles fitness and nutrition.

Abdulla Al Yafei Associate Vice-President Student Life and Services QU said “The university is demonstrating the importance of a healthy society in the country’s development and progress. We are proud to participate in this national event that reflects the country’s growing reputation as a sporting capital.”

CCQ President Dr Ibrahim Saleh Al Naimi said “It also shows CCQ’s commitment to encourage students to participate in the annual event and highlights the importance of daily physical exercise for health and welfare of society.”

Katara Operations Deputy General Manager Ahmed Al Sayed said “Katara has diversified and increased sport and other events of National Sport Day to over 80 presented by more than 40 entities and institutions across Qatar for all age groups.

“They include marine and aerial activities athlete games basketball soccer and beach handball as well as health tips and medical check-ups. We hope that Katara visitors spend a wonderful time.”

ASPIRE ZONE

Aspire Zone will be the ideal destination for citizens and residents to celebrate the day with the park transformed into a giant sports field featuring unique sporting activities and a fun-filled atmosphere.

This year 24 organisations and companies will host activities in Aspire Zone of which 14 are open to public. These are in addition to activities being organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) and its member organisations in the park’s fields and across its modern facilities.

Abdullah Al Khater Event Manager AZF said: “Many prominent institutions and companies from the most important sectors have chosen AZF to celebrate the day with their employees and families. This reflects confidence in AZF’s organisational capabilities when it comes to such mega events we have been organising for past years.

“Our well-equipped world-class facilities and venues makes Aspire the destination of choice for many organisations and companies some of which are celebrating the day with us for the fifth consecutive year such as Ras Gas. We will do everything possible to ensure a remarkable event.”

National Sport Day plays an important role in fulfilling the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 specifically the human development pillar which encourages people to participate in sport activities.

By engaging organisations and their employees to contribute to activities the day helps support the health of Qatar’s population now and in the future. AZF also supports people with special needs to access its venues and facilities making Aspire Zone the ideal destination for all.

Through its activities programmes AZF is focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing awareness among participants about the importance of sport.

As this is a goal shared by health organisations in Qatar many of them have chosen AZF as the place to celebrate the day including the Ministry of Health Hamad Medical Corporation and Qatar Diabetes Association.

AZF is the largest in Qatar in terms of space and the range and number of activities.

This is one of the major reasons why oil and gas companies and organisations from the sector have selected AZF to host their activities for the day.

These include the Ministry of Energy and Industry Qatar Petroleum Tasweeq RasGas Muntajat and Qatar Shell in partnership with Qatar Football Association.

Many government financial and sporting entities will also have a presence at AZF including the Ministry of Justice the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Qatar Stock Exchange the National Human Rights Committee Qatar Center for Voluntary Activities and Al Jaish Sports Club amongst others.

People interested in visiting Aspire Zone on the day can find details of all activities through the ‘Life in Aspire’ mobile application the Life in Aspire website – www.lifeinaspire.qa – or on any of AZF’s social media channels.

The Peninsula