Residents take part in a basketball match as part of the community activities organised by the Aspire Logistics at the Aspire Park during the weekend.
By Sports reporter/Doha
Hundreds of people flocked to Aspire Park in the weekend to participate in four community activities organised by Aspire Logistics. It included an hour-long kayaking class, which proved hugely popular with both families and day visitors.
Having never tried a water sport before, Jafar Abdulla Al Khayat, a Qatari father, is one of those who have already been inspired to take up kayaking regularly along with his sons Abdulla, 14, and 11-year-old Mohamed.
Speaking after a paddle, Jafar said, “I came along last week and had so much fun with my two boys that I registered straightaway to come again. Kayaking really is a fantastic sport. There are only a few places in Qatar where you can experience something like this – and I am so grateful to Aspire for hosting this free event,” he continued.
In addition to the kayaking classes, other weekend community events currently being offered by Aspire Logistics include a basketball and volleyball league. Meanwhile, a special ‘kids art in the park’ class is also being offered to families with younger children.
The free-to-enter events are open to all members of the public who register online, and are designed to encourage beginners to take up an activity full-time.
Both the basketball and volleyball leagues will continue for the immediate future, whilst the kayaking class is set to finish next weekend but then resume later in the year.
