(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) yesterday marked the National Sport Day 2020, which is celebrated annually across Qatar on the second Tuesday of February.
This year's celebrations were held at Al Bidda Park under the slogan ‘Be Active'.
The MOTC was joined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC), Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar), Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar Rail, the Qatar National Broadband Network (Qnbn), Qatar Navigation (Milaha), the New Port Project (NPP) Steering Committee, QTerminals and Mada - Qatar Assistive Technology Centre.
The event opened with walking and some women's exercises, followed by several sporting activities like football and basketball, in addition to sporting and entertaining activities for all age groups.
The event also featured several group games like tug of war, mental games and folklore games for kids.
Hassan Al Hail, Advisor to HE the Minister of Transport and Communications, said, 'The National Sport Day reflects the wise leadership's vision for human and society development. The day represents an important message for making sport an integral part of the culture and lifestyle of individuals and society, as well as an investment in the human capital.
For his part, H E Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey, President of the CAA, said that this qualitative initiative contributes to the dedication of sports community concepts and reinforce Qatar's position as a pioneer in the sports field.
'CRA ensures to annually participates and engages the employees and their families in the related activities by educating them about the importance of healthy eating and exercise for individuals and society and in reducing health risks associated with a low-mobility lifestyle, said Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, President of CRA.
Sheikh Jabr bin Hamad Al Thani, Director General of QAC, said, 'Qatar, under the leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, paid great attention to sports and physical activity and made it one of the priorities and centre of interest.
Capt Abdulla Mohamed Al-Khanji, CEO of Mwani Qatar, said, 'The wide participation on the National Sport Day shows the increasing awareness of members of the community to the importance of exercise and its positive impact on health.
'Every year, Milaha celebrates this special occasion to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to the advancement of our nation's vision and long-term goals, said Milaha President and CEO Abdulrahman Issa Al Mannai.
Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, Mowasalat (Karwa) CEO, said, 'National Sports Day is an opportunity to improve the lifestyle and it represents a strong boost for every citizen and resident who wishes to change their lifestyle for the better.
'By organizing this exciting day full of entertaining activities for our employees, we encourage them and all members of the community to follow healthy habits and styles as well as help to promote a healthy, vibrant lifestyle in Qatar, said Neville Bissett, CEO, QTerminals.
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