Doha: The Emiri Diwan announced that next Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark the National Sport Day, celebrated on Tuesday of February's second week every year.
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development will mark the National Sport Day with more than 60 sports activities at the Education City for staff, people with special needs and women.
Organised under the title ‘Launch Your Sports Abilities,’ the activities will include a variety of sports competitions and games throughout the Foundation, mainly the three kilometres sports march organised by Sidra Medical and Research Centre, and other sports activities at new Oxygen Park at the Education City.
President of Qatar Foundation Eng. Saad Al Muhannadi said that the National Sport Day will be full of excitement this year with a wide range of activities that are geared to all segments of society and suit everyone, from the young and elderly, in order to raise awareness of the importance of sport to avoid diseases and health problems.
He added that the National Sport Day represents an opportunity for Qatar Foundation to highlight the great efforts made by its various centres for the development of health care in the State of Qatar.
He noted that the activities this year will focus on proper nutrition basics to educate community about healthy foods, nutrition, calories, etc.
It aims to highlight the significant of the sport and its pioneering role in developing the life of individuals and communities.
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