Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) is set to celebrate National Sport Day on Tuesday with a walkathon through Education City.
Under the theme of ‘Unlock Your Inner Athlete’, each stage of the walkathon will include educational activities to inspire men, women and children to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.
Saad al-Muhannadi, president, QF, said National Sport Day is a tangible demonstration of Qatar’s visionary commitment to its people’s long-term health.
“QF looks forward to the ‘Unlock Your Inner Athlete’ theme inspiring community members to get fit and to adopt healthy lifestyles for a number of reasons,” he explained.
The walkathon will give members of the community the opportunity to explore Qatar Foundation, while learning more about health and sports activities. With the start line at Al Shaqab, participants will get the chance to observe and learn about its world-class horses and events, all of which are part of QF’s mission to enhance cultural life and preserve the country’s traditions.
The route will then guide the participants to a healthy living workshop to encourage all to make positive changes to their lifestyles and shed some light on the importance of sport and exercise in the lives of everyone as well as other stops designed to be informative and interactive.
Participants will also be able to visit the West Green Spine along the walk, which is set to feature a range of sports tournaments. Two specially-designed competitions for people with special needs will also take place throughout the day, and will include interactive wheelchair basketball and special needs table tennis.
The walkathon will conclude at Awsaj Academy, which is to host a selection of ladies-only exercise classes. A selection of traditional games for children and running races will also take place at this location.