Everything you need to know about Qatar National Sports Day 2017

This year National Sport Day falls on February 14. The entire community of Doha-from local Qatari to people from different countries and all walks of life-are encouraged to be part of sporting activities taking place all over the city.

The aim of National Sport Day is to promote sports, fitness and a healthy lifestyle along with educating the community on the health risks linked with inactivity which include diabetes and heart disease.

Some regular events are held every year in conjunction with National Sport Day. Here are some great community activities that you can get involved in with your friends and family.

1.     Celebrate Qatar National Sport Day 2017 at Aspire Zone

Aspire Zone Foundation is taking part in the 6th National Sport Day by hosting sports activities for everyone. The Fun Run will allow participants to tour around the world-class Aspire facilities leisurely from 8:00 am – 9:30 am.

The starting point will be The Torch Hotel, so be there. The 5000 Steps Journey is another active station that will kick off from the Torch Hotel area. Join us from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in a walk designed to encourage healthy eating and daily physical activity.

Venue: Aspire Zone

Timings: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Beach Soccer

The sand pitch welcomes teams of five players, including the goalkeeper, during the National Sport Day. The friendly games will be held from 9am to 1pm, and each game will last for 20 minutes.

Bring along your friends and play in a friendly environment. Please make sure you put on a proper sports outfit.

Venue: Sand pitch

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Audience: Men (16 years old and above)

Fun Activities for Kids and Families

Fun, outdoor activities will be available for the public which will include fitness exercises, bouncing castles, obstacle course, parachute games and soft play area for kids under 2 years.

Venue: Pitch no. 10

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00pm

Audience: All community members 

Sports Skills and Competitions for Kids

A fun and active atmosphere for kids with expert coaches. Prizes will go to the best performers in multiple stations such as football skills for kids, kids’ boot camp, mini tele-match, volleyball for all, 5-a-side for kids, calisthenics show and basketball skills.

Venue: Pitch no. 10

Time: 9:00 am – 3: 00 pm

Audience: All family members

Aspire Football League Finals

The finals of Aspire Football League will be held on Qatar’s National Sport Day. 350 players, from the born-2009 generation, will take part in the competition representing Aspire Football Talent Centre and the different Qatar Football Association (QFA) clubs.

Venue: Outdoor football pitches (no. 3, 4 & 5)

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Audience: All community members (cheers)

Japanese Kendo Shows

In cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Qatar, everyone will get a chance to watch and participate in demonstrations of this Japanese martial art, one of the oldest in the world. 

Venue: Outdoor pitch no. 10

Time: 9 am -12 pm

Audience: All community members

“5000 Steps Journey” Event

The 5000 Steps Journey is a walking activity that will kick off from the Torch Doha Hotel and is designed to encourage healthy eating and daily physical activity.

The Journey: Adults will receive stamping booklets and kids will get “Haraka-wa-Seha” leaflets that have valuable healthy tips about physical activity. There will be 2 volunteers at each station, so make sure to stamp your booklet from them.

Follow the route direction on the map, and end your walking where you started.

Why is it significant to collect the stamps?

Once you collect the 12 stamps, you will be entitled to receive a “Namat” educational magazine from the distribution point established at the end of walking route. You can also keep your booklet with the healthy tips as giveaway.

Venue: Near the Torch Doha Hotel

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Audience: Families 

iFreestyle Aspire Show

Come and watch the world champions of football freestyling called iFreestylers, at Aspire to celebrate National Sport Day. Be amazed by their jaw-dropping tricks and performances. Join in on the action and learn a new football game called Panna from the pros.

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Pitch 10

Audience: Families

Namat Educational Stations

Our experts will be available at three different locations and timings to answer your questions and provide you with the best practice tips on physical activity and public health. As an incentive, the ‘Exercise Is Medicine’ Department in Aspetar will be giving away the “Namat for a Healthy Life” Magazine. Pass by and pick your copy!

Venue and Timings:

1. Aspire Park, near Burgeri Restaurant (8 - 11 am)

2. Aspire Park, step into health booth near the lake (8 – 11 am)

3. Near the Torch Doha Hotel (11am - 1pm)

Audience: Families

2.     Get Fit with Nordic Walking in Aspire Park

Take part in the form of fitness walking called Nordic Walking on National Sport Day at 11:00 am at the entrance of Aspetar west expansion. The two-hour walk will be supervised by a certified Nordic walk instructor.

It will include walking using specially designed poles and a learned technique that results in a low impact, but high results and total body fitness. It increases cardio fitness, burns more calories and activates 90% of muscles. In addition, there will be fun games, as well as stretching, balance and strengthening exercises.

Limited slots are available. For more information and to register, visit www.lifeinaspire.qa or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Venue: Aspire Park

Timings: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

3. Have Fun on National Sport Day at Katara Cultural Village

Tackle it, Smash, Run and Shoot, don’t hesitate, be the game maker, showcase your skills in front of others, encouraging them to participate and enjoy.

Katara offers an exhilarating open-air atmosphere for the National Sports Day, along with a diverse selection of more than 80 events and sport activities that include chess matches, karate, weight lifting, wrestling, boxing, table tennis, sack races, touch-to-tackle rugby. In addition, you can watch the fast-paced basketball, soccer and handball games, etc. Don’t miss the opportunity to get fit!

Timings: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Katara Aquathon

Make your National Sports Day even more special by Join the MAD Triahtlon’s inaugural event, Katara Aquathon 2017, and make your National Sport Day more special.

Sponsored by Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation, the Katara Aquathlon offers a unique, fun and friendly swim and run experience with a route that epitomizes the Qatari culture and traditional architecture.

Registration is FREE! So, hurry up!

Venue: Katara Beach 20, Gate No.20

Timings: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

4.    Qatar Foundation on National Sport Day

Qatar Foundation (QF) will celebrate National Sport Day with a series of fun and exciting activities to entertain the whole family. The day will kick off with a walkathon through Oxygen Park and a 40km cycling event in Education City.

Other activities include ladies-only fitness classes at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Student Center, pony rides organized by Al Shaqab, an inflatable golf structure for children, and many other fun-filled games at Oxygen Park.

The QF Nutrition Clinic will also be present to give nutritional advice to visitors alongside a number of health-food vendors.

As part of QF’s lifelong learning initiatives, children will also be able to exercise their minds with activities organized by QF’s innovative National Reading Campaign.

Game of Games

Adults and children of all ages, from all walks of life and all nationalities are invited to participate in a guaranteed fun-filled National Sport Day 2017 at Qatar Foundation.

The ‘Game of Games’ is about challenging individuals and teams to work together to be fit and healthy. Are you up for the challenge?

The sporting ad fitness event revolves around five main sports values: balance, strength, strategy, balance and enthusiasm.

Each team will have 75 minutes to complete all games, with 10 teams of 20 people.

Three consecutive sessions are planned during the day:

Session 1: 9:30am – 11.30am
Session 2: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Session 3: 2.30pm – 4:30pm

Venue: Qatar Foundation

Timings: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

5.    Losail International Circuit- Women’s Only Events on National Sport Day 2017

Losail Circuit is the host of a women’s only event that will include activities like running, walking, skateboarding, rollerblading ad cycling. In addition, there will be a stretching class with Coach Chirin and Boxing session with Coach Roufaida. Men are not allowed at the event; only boys below the age of 9 will be granted entry.

Venue: Losail International Circuit Sports Club

Timings: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

6.     Be part of the Sports Corner Fair on National Sport Day 2017

Are you ready for the most amazing open sports event in Qatar? The Sports Corner Fair 2017 will be held in Aspire Park to celebrate Qatar National Sport Day 2017. The unique event is open to the public and is for adults and children. Everyone can come to join and participate in open activities and tournaments. Have fun, get fit and stay healthy with the Sports Corner.

Venue: Aspire Park

Timings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

7.    Have fun on National Sport Day 2017 with the Al Khor Community

The Al Khor Community is all set to celebrate National Sport Day with a wide range of exciting and fun sports activities that include martial arts, yoga, outdoor aerobics and karate show, football, badminton, tennis, an introduction to scuba diving, a 5km family walkathon and a whole lot more.

There is also a kids fun village complete with bouncy castle, sporty fun games, and a drawing competition, car race and food station and a healthy food sales booth.

Venue: Al Khor Community

Timings: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

8.    Sports Day at Marsa Malaz Kempinski

Stay fit and healthy with Marsa Malaz Kempinski's amazing offers for National Sports day.

- Free Access to Hotel Gyms on 13-14-15 of Feb 2017

- 50% discount promotion on our Lifestyle Exclusive Membership (ongoing, see attached

- Healthy Food Buffet brunch at reduced price (see below details)

- Free gym classes

- Special room package inclusive of Healthy Breakfast

- Spa by Clarins - see below

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY HEALTHY BRUNCH – FEBRUARY 14

Enjoy the Sports Day by embarking on a healthy journey through Sawa's freshly-picked produce, healthy organic juices and of course our popular live cooking stations with interactive, fun-filled activities for the kids and the relaxing setting of The Pearl, there is no better way to enjoy this active day.

QAR 220 per person

February 14, 12.30 to 16:00

Spa by Clarins

Power Dose 100 mins

Engergize and revitalize with our Power Dose at the Spa by Clarins

Dedicated especially to the National Sports Day in Qatar, this refreshing experience begins with a Eucalyptus infused steam session. Our therapists will then perform a Tonic Body Polish to exfoliate the dead skin cells.

Let your muscles relax as we melt away the tensions with our deep tissue sports massage. Rejoice with a cup of warm Ginger and honey tea while reminiscing your energizing journey.

QAR 850 per person including full access to all spa and wellness facilities

Kempinski Residences

Leisure & Wellness:
Health juice (Infused water) to be offered to visiting guests.
Circuit Training - 16:30 hrs
Free consultation for Swimming and Gym.

Sports Day Room Package
Rate includes healthy breakfast in Aroma restaurant

Aroma
Healthy brunch (A la carte) - Qar 185 per person

Gourmet House - We want to not only offer you something healthy, but show you that it can be delicious too. Whether you're joining us for lunch or passing by for something on-the-go, we look forward to offering you a healthy option. From fresh power drinks to healthy sandwiches, this sports day we want to boost you and your energy levels.

Aroma Take Away Breakfast box - Qar 65

What are your plans for Qatar National Sports Day?

Cover Photo: Sanjiban Ghosh