Qatar’s residents celebrate National Sport Day

Multiple venues across Qatar are currently hosting a variety of sports activities as the country celebrates the annual National Sport Day (NSD) with full vigour and enthusiasm.

The National Sport Day, an annual festival of health and fitness observed on the second Tuesday of February every year, has been growing bigger and better with each passing year.

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This year, activities are taking place at different locations including Aspire Park, Old Doha Port, Katara Cultural Village, Msheireb Downtown Doha, Qatar Foundation’s Education City, Lusail, and The Pearl Island, among others.

Qatar’s Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani said NSD offered a great occasion to highlight the country’s emphasis on improving people’s quality of life by promoting sports and an active lifestyle.

“Qatar has spared no effort to promote people’s quality of life and advance them as a fundamental pillar of social and economic development. The ministry seeks to achieve this through its vision of ‘active and responsible youth with a sense of patriotism, and a society that practices sports,’ he said.

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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) February 11, 2025

“Qatar is a pioneer in realizing the importance of sports and its role in development and public health. I urge all members of the society to actively participate in different sports activities and benefit from sports facilities available throughout the country,” he added.

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— كتارا | Katara (@kataraqatar) February 11, 2025

Eng. Yasser bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, said NSD had achieved impressive results in terms of raising awareness of the importance of sports.

“2024 statistics show that 74% of community members aged 15 and above practice sports regularly or irregularly. That’s a 52% increase from the numbers recorded in 2015,” he said.

Events around the country

* The Ministry of Education and Higher Education will set up a dedicated centre at the Old Doha Port Park to welcome all school students, parents, ministry employees, and the public, from 7am to 2pm.

* The Ministry of Social Development and Family, in cooperation with Qatar Social Work Foundation, will participate in NSD activities at Al Noor Institute for the Blind, from 7.30am to 12noon.

* Qatar Foundation will host NSD activities across Education City — Education City Stadium, Ceremonial Green Spine, Oxygen Park, Ceremonial Court, Multaqa, Awsaj Recreation, Recreation Centre.

* Vodafone Qatar will host ‘Vodafone Sport Village’ at Baraha, Msheireb, from 8am to 4pm. The event encourages local community to engage in various sports and fitness activities.

Vodafone Sport Village will offer a futuristic sports experience, offering AI-driven features, 5G-powered activations, and cutting-edge digital challenges for families, sport enthusiasts, and the local community.

* Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will host over 20 sports activities at the open-air facilities in Aspire Park, especially on Pitch No 10 and 11, from 8am to 1pm, for people of all ages. Participants can enjoy activities by the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.

* Aspetar announced the launch of a new online platform dedicated entirely to sports supplements. The platform in English and Arabic aims to provide comprehensive and accurate information about supplements that help athletes improve their performance and maintain health.

Aspetar will offer a range of medical and health activities at Pitch 11 inside Aspire Park. There will be free medical services for participants at Aspetar’s booth, including general medical consultations and health guidance on healthy lifestyles and proper nutrition.

* Ooredoo announced its sponsorship of Qatar National Sport Day 2025, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and its collaboration with both the United Development Company, and the Autism Parents Platform.