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Amir Leads National Sport Day Celebrations BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Falah the falcon is mascot for Qatar’s banking sector IAAF Worlds optimistic about new PPP model for schools Doha 2019 published in QATAR since 1978 WEDNESDAY Vol. XXXIX No. 11093 February 13, 2019 Jumada II 8, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Amir leads National Sport Day celebrations His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani visited Aspire Zone Foundation’s Football Skills Development Centre as part of his participation in the Qatar Sport Day activities yesterday. The Amir was briefed on the centre’s facilities and the state-of-the- art technology used to develop the skills of its members. The Amir was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Personal Representative of the Amir, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and senior off icials of the Qatar Football Association and Aspire Zone Foundation. O Her Highness Sheikha Moza, Prime Minister take part in celebrations O Thousands of citizens and residents participate in sporting activities is Highness the Amir Sheikh and on the state-of-the-art technol- players learnt to be champions. Conor Dwyer, as well as members of the dren with special needs in a wheelchair events and activities were held to cele- Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani ogy used to train and develop the skills Qatar Foundation for Education, wider community. basketball game, and football game for brate the country’s sport day, including Hyesterday led the Qatar Na- of its members. Science and Community Develop- HE the Prime Minister and Interior mental disabilities. the various categories of Qatari society, tional Sport Day celebrations, which The Amir was accompanied by His ment (QF) chairperson Her Highness Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Meanwhile, Qatar turned into a large men, women, children and people with saw tens of thousands of residents par- Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al- Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended bin Khalifa al-Thani participated in the sporting arena yesterday as citizens special needs, to maintain a healthy and ticipating in numerous activities held Thani, the Personal Representative, FIFA QF’s National Sport Day celebrations at activities organised by the Ministry of and residents stepped out in large num- practical life. across the country. President Gianni Infantino and senior of- Education City. Interior at the Qatar Sports Club court. bers to celebrate the occasion. This year’s National Sport Day was His Highness the Amir visited Aspire fi cials of the Qatar Football Association The activities were also attended by QF In his capacity as Lekhwiya com- The events saw the participation of particularly special as the national Zone Foundation’s Football Skills De- and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF). vice-chairperson and CEO Sheikha Hind mander, HE Sheikh Abdullah also par- ministries, various government organi- football team recently won the Asian velopment Centre and participated in The biggest annual sport festival bint Hamad al-Thani, Qatar Olympic ticipated with the force’s personnel in sations and agencies, sports clubs and Cup for the fi rst time, further inspiring diff erent kinds of sport activities held in Qatar saw thousands of people de- Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan their National Sport Day celebration, private entities. In addition, there were the people to engage in sporting activi- by members of Aspire Academy in the scend on AZF’s unique outdoor and bin Hamad al-Thani, HE Sheikh Khalifa which was held at the Lekhwiya arena activities for women to instil the idea ties and lead a healthy lifestyle. playground, the offi cial Qatar News indoor facilities to explore and enjoy bin Hamad al-Thani, United Nations Of- and grounds in the presence of a large of community sports through expand- Qatari missions around the world Agency (QNA) reported. the wide range of activities off ered fi ce for Partnerships executive director number of military and civilian mem- ing the base of popular participation in also organised special Sport Day events. His Highness Sheikh Tamim was by the beating heart of sport in Qatar Robert Skinner, US Olympic fencer Ibti- bers of the force. various sports activities, for all ages. Pages 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 23, 24 & also briefed on the centre’s facilities and the place where Qatar’s Asian Cup haj Mohamed and US Olympic swimmer HE the Prime Minister joined chil- As in previous years, a wide range of Sport Page 1 Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), yesterday attended QF’s National Sport Day celebrations at Education City. The activities at QF were also attended by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation; HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; HE Sheikh Khalifa participated in Qatar Sport Day activities organised by the Ministry of Interior at Qatar Sports Club court. HE bin Hamad al-Thani, Executive Director at United Nations Off ice for Partnerships, Robert Skinner, US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Mohamed and US the Prime Minister also joined children with special needs in a wheelchair basketball game and a football Olympic swimmer Conor Dwyer, as well as members of the wider community. Page 2 match for persons with mental disabilities. Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 QATAR Sheikha Moza attends QF Sport Day activities er Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, HChairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), yesterday at- tended QF’s National Sport Day celebrations at Education City, which welcomed the public with the aim of encouraging peo- ple to embrace sport and adopt healthy, active lifestyles. The National Sport Day activ- ities at QF were also attended by QF Vice-Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al- Thani, Qatar Olympic Commit- tee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, United Nations Offi ce for Part- nerships executive director Rob- ert Skinner, US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Mohamed, and US Ol- ympic swimmer Conor Dwyer, as well as members of the wider community. Sporting events and activities catering to all ages and interests took place in four locations – Ox- QF Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser participated yesterday in National Sport Day activities at Education City. QF Vice Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Qatar Olympic ygen Park, the Ceremonial Court, Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Mohamed and other dignitaries were present. the Ceremonial Green Spine, and Multaqa (Education City Stu- “To be successful on the inter- challenges across more than 2km of determination and strength to sociation’s events that took place in Ride Tribe, combination boxing vendors, who made sure to use en- dent Centre). The celebrations national stage, a country has to in Oxygen Park, the event was complete. It tested me, and re- the same place. It was very exciting, and fi tness training provided by vironmentally-friendly containers offi cially began with the Qatar address the Sustainable Develop- designed to put visitors’ speed, vealed my weak points. competitive, and included a vari- BeatBox, and wellness instruc- to store their products. Cyclists Tour, spanning a 20km ment Goals at grassroots level, and agility, stamina, and determi- Rinad Abdulla, another visi- ety of fun games, such as the Turtle tion off ered by Vishnu Yoga. “It was great to see so many route that began and ended at QF. QF is certainly helping to contrib- nation to the test. A smaller- tor, said: “My family decided to Race and the Kangaroo Sack Race. QF’s popular Torba Farmers events specifi cally designed for Skinner said: “I’ve been in- ute to this. Sport, health, and life- scale obstacle course tailored for join Qatar Foundation’s National The activities were diverse, and my Market was also open during the women, such as yoga sessions volved, and am familiar, with style choices are sustainable goals younger participants – the QF Sport Day celebrations after son really enjoyed his whole day – day, bringing the best in organ- and fi tness classes. This encour- Qatar Foundation’s work in edu- of any country, and today I can see Mini Track – was also on off er. learning about what was on of- he didn’t want to leave.” ically-grown produce, locally- aged me to take part, along with cation and in helping address in- that QF’s message has reached the Mohamed al-Hajri, a par- fer. We came to Education City Other highlights included prepared food and beverages, and my friends, and we enjoyed the ternational goals, such as educa- local audience in Qatar – the re- ticipant, said: “I really enjoyed early in the morning and headed workouts run by the Dogpound sustainable products to the public. community atmosphere.” tion, in a sustainable way. This is sponse I see is great.” Qatar Foundation’s activities, straight to Ceremonial Green – one of New York City’s most Maryam al-Mansouri, another Vodafone Qatar was the plati- the fi rst time I’ve participated in A new addition to QF’s Na- especially the QF Race at Oxygen Spine, where my son competed high-profi le gyms – high-in- visitor, said: “The market was a num sponsor of QF’s National Qatar’s and QF’s National Sport tional Sport Day celebrations Park. I quickly realised that the in the QF Mini Track. tensity interval training sessions highlight for me. A range of healthy Sport Day 2019 events, with Day activities, and I’m amazed at was an obstacle course called the race wasn’t easy – the course was “My son also had the chance to hosted by Qatar-based gym F45, meals, vegetables, and fruit were Sidra Medicine – a QF member – the response.
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