Exciting Line Up Of Events For National Sport Day
Doha: Qatar has been doing its best to promote a healthy lifestyle as it prepares to celebrate National Sports Day (NSD). Government agencies and private sector companies will organize several activities and events for employees and the general public.
The 12th edition of the Sports Day will take place on February 14th, a unique version as it follows the huge success of hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Qatar’s National Sports Day promises to be a day of action-packed fun, frenzy and sheer excitement as numerous activities are lined up across the country.
The Ministry of Health (MoPH), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Aspire Zone, Qatar Foundation and various other sports and banking organizations play a prominent role in organizing a number of events across Qatar .
MoPH shared a video on its social media profile yesterday entitled “The Choice is Yours” that illustrates the benefits of exercise and sport-related activities. The HMC also tweeted: “The activity of the National Sports Day is related to the goal that the Patient Education Unit wants to achieve, which is to support all national and institutional activities and the activities of the Women’s Health and Research Center to raise the level of health awareness among women, who receive medical care at the center.”
Companies have put together special offers and activities to make this event unforgettable for both locals and expatriates. Also, hotels and retailers have announced attractive offers and promotions to celebrate National Sports Day to make it unforgettable for residents.
Speaking to The Peninsula, a sales manager at a major retail store said: “They have launched sales on sporting goods. Sporting goods sales are increasing during this period and large turnout is expected.” “There are deals on fitness gear, football, volleyball, basketball, cricket gear, bikes, free weights, athletic shoes, trampolines, fitness treadmills and apparel,” he added.
To celebrate Sports Day, the Qatar Foundation has invited community members of all skill levels and ages to attend NSD celebrations in Education City on February 14 and has announced several activities. The Qatar Foundation will host a fun triathlon to raise awareness and encourage more participation in the sport. In a tweet yesterday, Aspire Zone said: “Let’s go. Are you ready?’ Various sports activities for all age groups are held on this day. The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum also celebrates Sports Day with healthy options and healthy activities at the museum.
Doha Festival City ramps up the excitement for National Sports Day with a variety of offerings available to shoppers throughout the year.
Shoppers can take advantage of up to 15% off at some outlets as part of the Festival City Sports Club.
The Mall of Qatar said on its website that there will be high levels of action, energy and sheer entertainment during the Sport Show from February 2nd to 18th at 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm (excluding Sundays).
QNB also recently tweeted, “Celebrate a healthy lifestyle with QNB First. Celebrate National Sports Day with exclusive benefits and discounts at QNB First Lifestyle partners.”