Instructors during an online training session.
Doha: Qatar University (QU) celebrated the National Sport Day (NSD) 2021 event under the slogan ‘Sport Unites US’, virtually via the Webex platform, as part of the precautionary measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSD falls on every second Tuesday of February and is celebrated annually to enhance community awareness of the importance of sport and its impact on an individual’s life.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Hassan Al-Derham, President of QU, said, “National Sports Day is a significant national occasion, in which we spotlight activities that enrich Qatari society in terms of sports, health, and social development. The University recognizes the importance of this national event since its launch and has organized several activities to encourage an interactive, active and healthy community.”
“The State of Qatar, which is about to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has provided all means of practicing sport of various kinds, through the stadiums equipped according to the best international standards, public squares for practicing sports, and other modern equipment,” he added.
Dr. Hassan urged university employees and community members to practice sports regularly and at all times of the year to make it a way of life.
Besides, Asma Al-Nuaimi, Director of the Sports Affairs Department, said the school is delighted with the community response to the NSD. She noted the need to engage in physical activities and urged people to continue observing precautionary measures for COVID-19.
Dr. Eiman Mustafawi, Vice-President for Student Affairs, QU, stressed the importance of celebrating this day annually. Dr. Mustafawi emphasised the state’s concern for citizens’ and residents’ health and its tireless efforts to serve the community by providing sports facilities that enable everyone to exercise safely.
The Sports Day activities at QU include sports activities coached by professionals in sports and targeting both females and males.
