Qatar
15, 000 plus take part in QOC Half-Marathon, Team Village activities
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) successfully held the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026 Tuesday at Lusail Boulevard to mark National Sport Day (NSD).
The event saw an extraordinary turnout with more than 15,000 participants and spectators, reflecting the growing community engagement in sports and active lifestyles.
The activity highlighted the importance of physical activity as a healthy and dynamic lifestyle, while engaging children and youth in fun, interactive, and community-oriented experiences.
The QOC, in co-operation with several Qatari sports federations, organised a wide array of recreational and sporting activities at "Qatar Team Village” in Al Sa'ad Plaza. Families and children from across the community participated enthusiastically in interactive games, sports competitions, and entertainment shows designed to promote teamwork, participation, and community engagement, creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment.
He highlighted that such initiatives embody the QOC’s vision: "To be a leading nation uniting the world through sustainable sports development”, while reinforcing the values of friendship, excellence, solidarity, diversity, and unity.
HE Sheikh Joaan affirmed that the QOC Half Marathon and the accompanying activities at Team Qatar Village represented a landmark event in this year’s NSD, significantly contributing to the promotion of a culture of sport across all segments of society.
He highlighted that this sporting scene embodies the vision of QOC, saying: "To become a leading nation in bringing the world together through sustainable sport development,” while simultaneously reflecting the unity of the Olympic message and the integration of Olympic institutions, contributing to the advancement of the Olympic movement and strengthening its presence at both continental and global levels.
Sheikh Khalifa emphasised the exceptional scale of participation, reflecting the prominent place of sports in Qatari society. He underscored QOC’s commitment to promoting the concept of "Sports for All” as a sustainable approach to building a healthy and active community.