The Emir Cup 2016 warms the kids at Hamad General Hospital

The Emir Cup 2016, Qatar’s most popular football prize, visited the Paediatric Oncology Ward and Children’s Ward at Hamad General Hospital (HGH).

The children were ecstatic to be part of the Emir Cup fever and took every opportunity to take pictures with the trophy, reports The Peninsula.

Organizing a stop for the Emir Cup Tour at HGH was a way for Qatar Football Association (QFA) to give something back to the children and put a smile on their faces.

Ali Abdullah Al Khater, CEO, Corporate Communications, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), said, “I would like to call on institutions in Qatar to follow in the footsteps of QFA by visiting the children’s wards at the hospital and involve the kids in their CSR initiatives.”

The tour is part of QFA’s strategy as part of its corporate social responsibility to reinforce the importance of collaboration with local entities to promote the Emir Cup among communities. QFA works on all levels of the football system to identify and develop young Qatari talents.

It bonds with the local society to promote the game and expand its fan base in a systematic and methodical approach.

QFA also reinforces professionalism in the game by improving infrastructure of the game through its professional league known as Qatar Stars League.

The final match is around the corner and will take place between Al Sadd and Lekhwiya.