Katara- the Cultural Village hosted a slew of sporting and recreational activities on the occasion of National Sport Day on Tuesday.
People of different ages and walks of life participated in the activities, which were organised by Katara with the aim of promoting awareness of the importance of practising sports, raising the level of fitness and capabilities, spreading its culture among all members of the society, and consolidating it as a way of life.
With three areas allocated for various sports and games, Katara drew members of the public to its beach, southern area and Katara Hills where hundreds spent hours while engaging in physical activities from 8am to 4pm.
The beach witnessed some volleyball action and water sports as participants showcased their skills. The Qatar Basketball Federation set up exclusive play areas in the southern area of Katara while karate, cycling and various other games were hosted at different spots. The Katara Hills area was dedicated to marathons, walking, aerobics and fitness classes.
The kids' play area saw the joyous participation of children who enjoyed the games there. Some of them also tried their hand at kite flying.
Families, both Qataris and residents, had a good time at Katara.
"Indeed, the day has been made great with Katara welcoming all. We had a good time here and all facilities, including different kinds of public amenities and refreshments, were arranged for families,” a visitor told Gulf Times.
Some of the participating companies gifted children toys and games equipment.
People with special needs also had their share of sports classes, where they participated in a basketball match from their wheelchairs.
An official press statement by Katara noted that the activities were carried out with the participation of 30 entities, including ministries, sports organisations, clubs, health institutions and private companies.
Katara general manager Prof Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti noted that Qatar’s vision is successful in raising awareness of the importance of practising sports for the health of the individual and society. He added that Katara has worked since the issuance of the Amiri decree in 2011 to approve National Sport Day to support the country’s efforts to spread the culture of sports throughout the year with various activities, tournaments and local and international sports events in co-operation with a large number of ministries health and sports centers in the country.
He noted that Katara provides a suitable space for practising sports for various members of the community due to the diversity of its facilities and the availability of various services.
He thanked all the entities that chose Katara to hold their activities for the public, saying this confirms the great confidence that Katara enjoys as a destination not only for tourism and culture in the country, but also for sports.
Abdul Rahman al-Tamimi, chairman of the Organising Committee for Katara Activities on Sport Day, said Katara offered a variety of sports and awareness activities and events this year while covering different segments of society, from the young to the old.
People of different ages and walks of life participated in the activities, which were organised by Katara with the aim of promoting awareness of the importance of practising sports, raising the level of fitness and capabilities, spreading its culture among all members of the society, and consolidating it as a way of life.
With three areas allocated for various sports and games, Katara drew members of the public to its beach, southern area and Katara Hills where hundreds spent hours while engaging in physical activities from 8am to 4pm.
The beach witnessed some volleyball action and water sports as participants showcased their skills. The Qatar Basketball Federation set up exclusive play areas in the southern area of Katara while karate, cycling and various other games were hosted at different spots. The Katara Hills area was dedicated to marathons, walking, aerobics and fitness classes.
The kids' play area saw the joyous participation of children who enjoyed the games there. Some of them also tried their hand at kite flying.
Families, both Qataris and residents, had a good time at Katara.
"Indeed, the day has been made great with Katara welcoming all. We had a good time here and all facilities, including different kinds of public amenities and refreshments, were arranged for families,” a visitor told Gulf Times.
Some of the participating companies gifted children toys and games equipment.
People with special needs also had their share of sports classes, where they participated in a basketball match from their wheelchairs.
An official press statement by Katara noted that the activities were carried out with the participation of 30 entities, including ministries, sports organisations, clubs, health institutions and private companies.
Katara general manager Prof Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti noted that Qatar’s vision is successful in raising awareness of the importance of practising sports for the health of the individual and society. He added that Katara has worked since the issuance of the Amiri decree in 2011 to approve National Sport Day to support the country’s efforts to spread the culture of sports throughout the year with various activities, tournaments and local and international sports events in co-operation with a large number of ministries health and sports centers in the country.
He noted that Katara provides a suitable space for practising sports for various members of the community due to the diversity of its facilities and the availability of various services.
He thanked all the entities that chose Katara to hold their activities for the public, saying this confirms the great confidence that Katara enjoys as a destination not only for tourism and culture in the country, but also for sports.
Abdul Rahman al-Tamimi, chairman of the Organising Committee for Katara Activities on Sport Day, said Katara offered a variety of sports and awareness activities and events this year while covering different segments of society, from the young to the old.
