NSD reflects wise leadership's belief in role sports plays to build healthy society: Commerce minister

Featuring the participation of HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) organised several sports and entertainment events and activities on the occasion of Qatar National Sport Day at Katara - the Cultural Village.

In a press statement, the MoCI said HE the Minister was "delighted to participate in this significant national occasion, noting that it reflects Qatar’s leading position, both regionally and globally, as a sport event destination".This year's celebrations are of great importance in light of the intensive preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November, he pointed out.HE Sheikh Mohamed also stated that dedicating a national day to sports reflects the wise leadership's belief in the role sports plays to build a healthy society, capable of excelling. Such a society can actively contribute to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 with its focus on human capability as the focus and goal of comprehensive development, he added.The activities organised by the MoCI included sports competitions in beach volleyball and physical fitness exercises, which were supervised by specialised coaches. The ministry additionally organised several competitions for children, including games such as climbing, bouncing and hurdle races.During the National Sport Day activities, the ministry was keen to adhere to all precautionary requirements and measures in order to support national efforts aimed at preserving the health and safety of community members and limiting the spread of Covid-19.The MoCI staff expressed their happiness at participating in the sporting events, stressing that the activities contribute to a sense of unity and teamwork.