Games and sports merry-go-round in Qatar
The passion for sports in Qatar cannot be missed among the plethora of sporting and gaming options available at every corner of the country.
The National Sports Day in Qatar is a testament to dedication to fitness and sports, the day being a national holiday in Qatar every year on the second Tuesday of February.
Here are some sporting and gaming facts in Qatar, with information about organizations that train and host sports events.
Aspire academy
The aspire Academy is dedicated to nurturing the athletic side of learners from a young age.
The academy’s Football Skills Development Centers (FSDC) caters to boys between 6 and 11 years of age in Doha. They are trained professionally in football and coach the children to become seasoned players at table tennis, squash, athletics,
Evolution sports Qatar
Evolution Sports Qatar is focused on harnessing the best potential in children in a variety of sports including soccer, swimming, basketball and rugby. The intercultural exchange between learners inculcates an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
Gaming arcades
Most of the gaming arcades are located inside malls, including Gondolania Theme park at Villaggio and Jungle Zone at Hyatt Plaza.
Ice skating is available at Villaggio Mall and City Center Mall Doha.
Megapolis
This gaming and entertainment center is relatively new and brings a variety of attractions such as Flight Action and Car Racing simulators, bowling, karaoke, billiards, indoor golf, games including Xbox and PS4 games and future next generation games.
Adventure Rooms
Adventure rooms exist in Qatar, even though many people might not be aware of it. The strategy games are played in groups and the time limit is 60 minutes. Participants have to find their way out of a mysterious room within this time using clues and analyzing strategies.
Racing and Equestrian Club
One of Qatar’s favorite sports is horse racing. The Racing and Equestrian Club offers the opportunity to watch horses racing in an exciting atmosphere. The horses are well bred and it is a magnificent sight to watch them race.
Water sports
Water sports centers around Qatar include water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, sailing courses, parasailing at various venues like the Katara beach, The Pearl Qatar waterfront, Lusail marinaand a few beaches like Sealine. There is also a scuba diving club that arranges regular shore diving every weekend. An active element of water sports is the Doha Dragon Boat Team that operates their paddling events at Katara regularly.
Aqua Park Qatar has a host of water rides, including the exciting new surfing experinec in the Stingray ride.
Doha Golf Club
The Doha Golf Club has enormous greens including an 18 hole Championship Course, a 9 hole Academy Course, driving range and putting green, 8 artificial lakes.
Camel racing
Camel racing has been a popular sport since eons in Qatar. Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack is a must-visit place for this experience.
Tennis
Qatar Tennis Federation holds tournaments on an amateur as well as professional level. Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex hosts international Qatar Open tournaments and also invites people to play tennis and squash at its courts.
Falconry
Falconry is one of Qatar’s oldest traditional sport. Souq Waqif has a section dedicated to the art and science of falconry.
Chess
Qatar Chess Association holds trainings and tournaments worldwide and boasts of many successful victories internationally.
The Gaming Lounge
The Gaming Lounge was a pioneer in being a platform for bringing gamers under one roof, offering gaming consoles and PC’s daily, round the clock.
1 – Up Gaming Center
As the gaming trend catches on in Qatar, more gaming centers are opening up. The freshest addition is this trendy center which claims to understand gaming needs, as it was created by gaming enthusiasts themselves.
Cheeky Camel
The first of its kind in Qatar, The Cheeky Camel offers a platform for board game players to unite in their passion. The playing area sees game board enthusiasts coming together for an invigorating evening after work, and the shop at Cheeky Camel sells boardgames, TCG, action figures and collectibles.
Billiard, snooker and bowling
Snooker, billiard and bowling are all available at several play zones including Hotshots in Thumama, Airport Road/ Wakra Road, Final Shot on Shamal, khartiyat area, Nero Bianco Sports Café on Airport Road.
Arcades and games at available at Hot Shots, Rendezvous.
Qatar Bowling Center is well equipped with 32 bowling lanes, and has indoor games as well like billiard, snooker, table tennis and mini football.
The latest trend of Pokemon Go has already embraced Qatar with a smashing response.
The 15th Asian Games were held in Qatar at the Khalifa International Stadium in December 2006. The largest sporting events upcoming in Qatar are the 2019 World Athletic Championships, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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