HH The Amir participates in 14th Qatar National Sport Day

HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, took part in the 14th edition of Qatar National Sport Day at Habitas Ras Brouq, playing padel with members of Qatar’s junior national padel team and students from Dukhan Primary School for Boys. 

In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir highlighted the profound role of sports in enhancing both physical and mental well-being, calling on all members of society to take part in this national event.

Marking the occasion, HH the Amir stated: “I wish everyone an enjoyable National Sport Day filled with physical activity in all its forms. Let us all work together to raise awareness on the importance of sports and its benefits for the health and well-being of our community and future generations.” 

HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, also took part in the celebrations, accompanied by HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Social Development and Family. Together, they participated in several activations at Al Noor Centre for the Blind, where they engaged with senior officials and members of various centres under the Qatar Social Work Foundation, including Shafallah, Al Noor and Dreama. 

In a post on HE’s official X account, HE shared: “On National Sport Day, we celebrate sports culture across all segments of society. This makes sports a vital tool for enhancing public health and social bonds. I wish you all an enjoyable sports day.” 

This year’s Qatar National Sport Day saw the entire country transformed into a vast outdoor sporting venue, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to making sports an integral part of everyday life. 

More than 250 entities participated, including ministries, government entities, as well as public and private organizations, organising sports activities across public parks, playgrounds, stadiums and sports facilities throughout the country. 

Thousands of citizens and residents of all ages flocked to various venues, including the Doha Corniche, Old Doha Port, Al Bidda, Aspire, the Pearl, Qatar Foundation, Lusail, Msheireb Downtown Doha and Katara Cultural Village, further reinforcing the role of sports in building a healthier, more active society while supporting sustainable development goals, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. 

A highlight of this year’s Sport Day was the Qatar Olympic Committee Half Marathon 2025 at Lusail Boulevard, which attracted professional and amateur runners from over 100 nationalities. 

This year’s theme, ‘Never Too Late,’ emphasises that sports can be practised at any time, regardless of daily commitments, encouraging everyone to embrace physical activity as a lifestyle choice to address modern challenges and prevent sedentary-related health issues. 

Since its launch in 2012, Qatar National Sport Day has garnered widespread interest across society, evolving into a national event that promotes sports awareness and encourages daily physical activity. This initiative has successfully increased public understanding of sports’ role in health promotion, aligning with Qatar’s vision of human development investment. 

The annual Sport Day celebration reinforces Qatar’s commitment to establishing sports as a fundamental societal value, recognising its health and humanitarian benefits while encouraging year-round physical activity to build a healthier, more dynamic community.