SPORTS in Qatari Society

SPORTS In Qatari Society

A Statistical Overview 2016

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 1

SPORTS In Qatari Society

A Statistical Overview 2016

June 2017 H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Emir of the State of Qatar H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Emir of the State of Qatar

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Preface Sports statistics and indicators are a key factor for monitoring the development of the sport sector in Qatar. The sport sector is one of the components of the social development pillar of the national development strategy. It plays a key role in improving and enhancing the quality of life and the well-being of all citizens.

Accordingly, the first analytical summary of Sports Statistics 2016 was already implemented, and developments in this aspect are being monitored in light of the annual data available to the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (MDPS).

MDPS is pleased to publish this analytical summary, and hopes that government agencies, the private institutions of public interest, civil society organizations, planners, researchers and persons with disabilities persons achieve the desired goal for which it was established. May God grant us success.

Dr. Saleh M. Al-Nabit Minister of Development Planning and Statistics

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Introduction

The State of Qatar has been playing a prominent and effective role in sports, and has tremendously invested in sports as a means of improving relations and strengthening friendships with other countries, reflecting a true desire in this regard. Qatar has devoted, within its general agenda, a state of openness and aspiration to improve relations among nations through sport. Football is the most popular sport in Qatar, which was announced as host of FIFA World Cup 2022. Other team sports rank right behind football in popularity, followed by individual sports. Moreover, both horse and camel races are very popular among Qataris. Each sport is supervised by a national federation. Recently, Qatar has celebrated many athletic achievements at regional, continental, global and Olympic levels. The most recent achievement was the silver medal at 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. In the context of organizing major sports events, Qatar organized many championships and competitions; the most prominent of which is 2015 World Men's Handball Championship

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 9 Contents Contents Preface 7 Introduction 9  Assistant trainers registered at sports federations and sport activities 42  Referees registered at sports federations 43 Chapter One: Sports Facilities  Aspire Academy Teachers 44  Sport workers in hotels and private gyms 44  Sports Institutions 19  Sport workers in hotels/private gyms and sport occupations 45  Sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports 20  Workers in economic activities related to sports according to Labor Force Survey 45  Sports facilities by institution 21  Sport Courts in Schools 21  Sport Courts in Schools by Educational Level 22 Chapter Five: Tournaments and Events  Sport Courts in Schools by Municipality 22  Tournaments organized by activity and level of implementation 49  Local Tournaments 49 Chapter Two: Students and Sports  External Tournaments 50  External conferences and meetings 50  Number of classrooms in Preparatory and Secondary Education Levels at Aspire Academy 27  Camp 51  Aspire Academy Students- Preparatory Level 27  Training courses for trainers 52  Aspire Academy Students- Secondary Level 28  Training courses for Referees 53  Graduate students at Aspire Academy 28  Students and the University 29 Chapter Six: Sports Imports  Value of expenditure on imports of sporting goods 57 Chapter Three: Athletes and Sport Participants  Household expenditure on sports 58  Athletes registered at sports federations 33  Athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport 33 Conclusion 59  Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee and type of disability 34 References 62  Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of disability and gender 34  Sport participants in Al Furjan Stadiums 35  An hour and 50minutes is the average time spent by Qataris in exercise 35

Chapter Four: Sport Workers  Sport team administrators registered at sports federations 39  Sport team administrators registered at sports federations by sport activity 39  Physiotherapists registered at sports federations 40  Physiotherapists and Sport Activity 40  Trainers registered at sports federations 41  Assistant trainers registered at sports federations 42

10 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Contents Contents Preface 7 Introduction 9  Assistant trainers registered at sports federations and sport activities 42  Referees registered at sports federations 43 Chapter One: Sports Facilities  Aspire Academy Teachers 44  Sport workers in hotels and private gyms 44  Sports Institutions 19  Sport workers in hotels/private gyms and sport occupations 45  Sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports 20  Workers in economic activities related to sports according to Labor Force Survey 45  Sports facilities by institution 21  Sport Courts in Schools 21  Sport Courts in Schools by Educational Level 22 Chapter Five: Tournaments and Events  Sport Courts in Schools by Municipality 22  Tournaments organized by activity and level of implementation 49  Local Tournaments 49 Chapter Two: Students and Sports  External Tournaments 50  External conferences and meetings 50  Number of classrooms in Preparatory and Secondary Education Levels at Aspire Academy 27  Camp 51  Aspire Academy Students- Preparatory Level 27  Training courses for trainers 52  Aspire Academy Students- Secondary Level 28  Training courses for Referees 53  Graduate students at Aspire Academy 28  Students and the University 29 Chapter Six: Sports Imports  Value of expenditure on imports of sporting goods 57 Chapter Three: Athletes and Sport Participants  Household expenditure on sports 58  Athletes registered at sports federations 33  Athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport 33 Conclusion 59  Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee and type of disability 34 References 62  Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of disability and gender 34  Sport participants in Al Furjan Stadiums 35  An hour and 50minutes is the average time spent by Qataris in exercise 35

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 11 Table Index Figure Index

Table No. Page No. Figure No. Page No. Table (1/1): Percentage distribution of sport courts by educational level, Figure (1/1): Number of sports institutions during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016 ...... 22 2015/2016) ...... 19 Table (1/2): Percentage distribution of sport courts by municipalities, 2015/2016 23 Figure (1/2): Percentage Distribution of Sports Institutions, 2015/2016 ...... 19 Table (2/1): Number of Classrooms at Aspire Academy, during the period Figure (1/3): Number of sports facilities of Ministry of Culture and Sports during (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 27 the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 20 Table (3/1): Average time spent to perform sport activity, Time Use Survey, Figure (1/4): Number of sports facilities of Ministry of Culture and Sports by 2012/2013 ...... 35 type, 2015/2016 ...... 20 Table (6/1): Relative distribution of average household expenditure on sports Figure (1/5): Number of sports facilities by institution during the period per month in Qatari Riyals, Household Income and Expenditure Survey (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 21 2012/2013 ...... 58 Figure (1/6): Types of sport courts in schools during the period (2013/2014- 2015/2016) ...... 21 Figure (1/7): Sport courts in schools by municipalities during the period (2011/2012-2015/2016) ...... 22 Figure (2/1): Number of Aspire Academy students in the preparatory level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015)...... 27 Figure (2/2): Aspire Academy students in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/3): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in preparatory level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/4): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/5): Number of students enrolled in the sport specialization at Qatar University during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015) ...... 29 Figure (2/6): Number of students enrolled in the sport specialization at Qatar University for the academic year 2014/2015 ...... 29 Figure (2/7): Number of graduate Students in Sport Specialization at Qatar University during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015) ...... 30 Figure (3/1): Athletes registered at sports federations by type during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 33 Figure (3/2): Percentage distribution of athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport, 2015/2016 ...... 33 Figure (3/3): Percentage Distribution of Athletes Registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by Type of Disability, During the Period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 34 Figure (3/4): Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of disability and gender, 2015/2016 ...... 34

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Figure No. Page No. Figure (1/1): Number of sports institutions during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016) ...... 19 Figure (1/2): Percentage Distribution of Sports Institutions, 2015/2016 ...... 19 Figure (1/3): Number of sports facilities of Ministry of Culture and Sports during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 20 Figure (1/4): Number of sports facilities of Ministry of Culture and Sports by type, 2015/2016 ...... 20 Figure (1/5): Number of sports facilities by institution during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 21 Figure (1/6): Types of sport courts in schools during the period (2013/2014- 2015/2016) ...... 21 Figure (1/7): Sport courts in schools by municipalities during the period (2011/2012-2015/2016) ...... 22 Figure (2/1): Number of Aspire Academy students in the preparatory level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015)...... 27 Figure (2/2): Aspire Academy students in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/3): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in preparatory level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/4): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 28 Figure (2/5): Number of students enrolled in the sport specialization at Qatar University during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015) ...... 29 Figure (2/6): Number of students enrolled in the sport specialization at Qatar University for the academic year 2014/2015 ...... 29 Figure (2/7): Number of graduate Students in Sport Specialization at Qatar University during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015) ...... 30 Figure (3/1): Athletes registered at sports federations by type during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 33 Figure (3/2): Percentage distribution of athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport, 2015/2016 ...... 33 Figure (3/3): Percentage Distribution of Athletes Registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by Type of Disability, During the Period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 34 Figure (3/4): Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of disability and gender, 2015/2016 ...... 34

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Figure No. Page No. Figure (3/5): Number of Practitioners of Sport Activity in Al Furjan Stadium during the period (2012-2013) ...... 35 Figure (4/1): Relative distribution of sport team administrators registered at sports federations by nationality, (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 39 Figure (4/2): Relative distribution of sport team administrators accredited by sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 39 Figure (4/3): physiotherapists registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 40 Figure (4/4): Percentage distribution of physiotherapists registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 40 Figure (4/5): Trainers registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 41 Figure (4/6): Percentage distribution of trainers registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015 ...... 41 Figure (4/7): Assistant trainers registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 42 Figure (4/8): Percentage distribution of assistant trainers accredited by sports federations by sport activity and nationality, 2015/2016 ...... 42 Figure (4/9): Referees registered at sports federations by nationality during the period (2010 / 2011-2015 / 2016) ...... 43 Figure (4/10): Percentage distribution of referees registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 43 Figure (4/11): Number of Aspire Academy teachers during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 44 Figure (4/12): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms during the period (2011- 2015) ...... 44 Figure (4/13): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms by gender, 2015 ...... 45 Figure (4/14): Workers in Economic Activities related to Sports, Labor Force Sample Survey, during the Period (2011-2015) ...... 45 Figure (5/1): Tournaments organized during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016) 49 Figure (5/2): Local tournaments by age group, 2015/2016 ...... 49 Figure (5/3): External tournaments by age groups 2015/2016 ...... 50 Figure (5/4): External meetings and conferences during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016) ...... 50 Figure (5/5): External meetings and conferences by level of implementation, 2015/2016 ...... 51

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Figure No. Page No. Figure No. Page No. Figure (3/5): Number of Practitioners of Sport Activity in Al Furjan Stadium Figure (5/6): Implemented camps for total sports activities during the period during the period (2012-2013) ...... 35 (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 51 Figure (4/1): Relative distribution of sport team administrators registered at Figure (5/7): Implemented camps by sports activities, 2015/2016 ...... 52 sports federations by nationality, (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 39 Figure (5/8): Training courses for trainers for total activities during the period Figure (4/2): Relative distribution of sport team administrators accredited by (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 52 sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 39 Figure (5/9): Training courses for trainers by implementation level, 2015/2016 .... 53 Figure (4/3): physiotherapists registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 40 Figure (5/10): Training courses for referees for total activities during the period (2010/2011 - 2015/2016) ...... 53 Figure (4/4): Percentage distribution of physiotherapists registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 40 Figure (5/11): Training courses for referees by implementation level, 2015/2016 54 Figure (4/5): Trainers registered at sports federations during the period Figure (6/1): Value of expenditure on imports of sports goods during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 41 (2010 – 2015) ...... 57 Figure (4/6): Percentage distribution of trainers registered at sports federations Figure (6/2): Value of spending on selected sports goods, 2015 ...... 57 by sport activity, 2015 ...... 41 Figure (4/7): Assistant trainers registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) ...... 42 Figure (4/8): Percentage distribution of assistant trainers accredited by sports federations by sport activity and nationality, 2015/2016 ...... 42 Figure (4/9): Referees registered at sports federations by nationality during the period (2010 / 2011-2015 / 2016) ...... 43 Figure (4/10): Percentage distribution of referees registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 ...... 43 Figure (4/11): Number of Aspire Academy teachers during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) ...... 44 Figure (4/12): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms during the period (2011- 2015) ...... 44 Figure (4/13): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms by gender, 2015 ...... 45

Figure (4/14): Workers in Economic Activities related to Sports, Labor Force Sample Survey, during the Period (2011-2015) ...... 45 Figure (5/1): Tournaments organized during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016) 49 Figure (5/2): Local tournaments by age group, 2015/2016 ...... 49

Figure (5/3): External tournaments by age groups 2015/2016 ...... 50 Figure (5/4): External meetings and conferences during the period (2010/2011- 2015/2016) ...... 50 Figure (5/5): External meetings and conferences by level of implementation, 2015/2016 ...... 51

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Chapter One Sports Facilities

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 17 Sports Institutions These institutions include sports federations, committees, specialized sports clubs, 1st class sports clubs, (multi sports), 2nd class sports clubs (single sport) and supporting sports committees. The number of such institutions has increased from 53 in 2009/2010 to 60 in 2015/2016, while in 2013/2014 they increased significantly to 65. The sports federations make up the highest percentage of these institutions by 47% in 2015/2016, followed by sports clubs by 18%. Figure (1/1): Number of sports institutions during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number 66 65 64

62 This chapter includes the most important sports institutions. It deals 60 with the following Topics: 60 58 58 • Number of sports institutions. 56 • Relative distribution of sports institutions. • Number of sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. 54 • Number of sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports by type. • Number of sports facilities by authorities. • Sport courts in schools and their types. Figure (1/2): Percentage Distribution of Sports Institutions, 2015/2016

Sports Federations Specialized Sports Committees and Clubs First Division (multi-sports) Sports Clubs Second Division (Single -sport) Sports Clubs Support Sport Committees

15%

12%

47%

18%

18 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Sports Institutions These institutions include sports federations, committees, specialized sports clubs, 1st class sports clubs, (multi sports), 2nd class sports clubs (single sport) and supporting sports committees. The number of such institutions has increased from 53 in 2009/2010 to 60 in 2015/2016, while in 2013/2014 they increased significantly to 65. The sports federations make up the highest percentage of these institutions by 47% in 2015/2016, followed by sports clubs by 18%. Figure (1/1): Number of sports institutions during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number 66 65 64

62 60 60

58 58 56

Figure (1/2): Percentage Distribution of Sports Institutions, 2015/2016

Sports Federations Specialized Sports Committees and Clubs First Division (multi-sports) Sports Clubs Second Division (Single -sport) Sports Clubs Support Sport Committees

15%

12%

47%

18%

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 19 Sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports The number of sports facilities in the country increased from 309 in 2010/2011 to 387 in 2015/2016, an increase of 25%. More than a quarter of these facilities were football stadiums, accounting for 105 stadiums in 2015/2016, followed by tennis courts with 38 courts. Figure (1/3): Number of sports facilities of the Ministry of Culture and Sports during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016)

2015/2016 387

2014/2015

2013/2014

2012/2013

2011/2012

2010/2011 309

0 100 200 300 400 500 Number

Figure (1/4): Number of sports facilities* of the Ministry of Culture and Sports by type, 2015/2016 Number 120 105 100

16 20

(*) Highest ten sports facilities

20 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Sports facilities by institution With the increase of sports facilities, it has been noticed that federations and clubs occupied the highest percentage, but their number declined from 237 in 2010/2011 to 225 in 2015/2016. Whereas the number of facilities for Al Furjan stadiums, Olympic Gardens and youth centers increased from 29 in 2010/2011 to 123 in 2015/2016. Figure (1/5): Number of sports facilities by institution during the period (2010 / 2011-2015/2016) Number Schools and Furgan/Youth Centers/Olympic Parks 450 Aspire 400 Federations & Clubs 350 123 300 29 39 50 52 52 43 250 43 47 47 47 39 200 150 237 238 100 226 221 221 225 50 0

Sport courts in schools The number of sport courts in school amounted to 884 in 2015/ 2016, where more than 90% were dedicated for volleyball, basketball, gymnasiums and handball for the period 2013-2016. They are increasing in number, reaching 217, 206, 196, 179 in 2015/2016 respectively. Figure (1/6): Types of sport courts in schools during the period (2013/2014-2015/2016) Number 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 250

200 217 206 196

150 179

100 203 198 187 176

50 68 61 15 2 181 179 173 176 46 4 2 15 2 0

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 21 Sport Courts in Schools by Educational Level The highest number of sport courts was in the primary education level in 2015/2016, while the lowest number was in coeducational schools. This is due to the high number of primary schools, accounting for 90 schools in 2015/2016, and the low number of coeducational schools, with only 13 schools in 2015/2016. All types of sport courts are available for all educational levels, except for swimming pools which are only available in primary schools, and tennis courts which were not available in coeducational schools in 2015/ 2016. Table (1/1): Percentage distribution of sport courts by educational level, 2015/2016

Type of Sport Court by Swimming Football Volleyball Basketball Handball Tennis Gym Educational Level Pool Primary Schools 40 45 42 40 100 27 45 Preparatory Schools 18 22 21 21 0 27 19 Secondary Schools 28 20 22 24 0 19 20 Common Schools 10 8 8 8 0 27 10 Coeducational 4 5 7 7 0 0 6 Schools Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Sport Courts in Schools by Municipality The school sport courts in Doha and Al Rayyan Municipalities made up 67% of the total school courts in municipalities in 2015/2016. It is observed that the number of sport courts in schools for Al-Dhaayen municipality tremendously increased from 9 in 2011/2012 to 63 in 2015/2016. In Al-Shihaniya Municipality there were no sport courts in schools in 2011/2012, whereas they reached 56 courts in 2015/2016. Figure (1/7): Sport courts in schools by municipalities during the period (2011/2012-2015/2016)

Doha

2015/2016 Rayyan

Al Dayaan

Umm Slal 2014/2015 Al Khor

Al Shammal

2011/2012 Al Wakra'a

Al Shahaniya 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Number

22 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Sport Courts in Schools by Educational Level Table (1/2): Percentage distribution of sport courts by municipalities, 2015/2016 Municipalities/Type Football Volleyball Basketball Handball Swimming Tennis Gym The highest number of sport courts was in the primary education level in 2015/2016, of Sport Courts Pool while the lowest number was in coeducational schools. This is due to the high number Doha 33 29 31 29 100 20 31 of primary schools, accounting for 90 schools in 2015/2016, and the low number of Al Rayyn 33 38 35 39 0 40 38 coeducational schools, with only 13 schools in 2015/2016. All types of sport courts are available for all educational levels, except for swimming pools which are only available Al-Dhaayin 9 7 7 7 0 0 7 in primary schools, and tennis courts which were not available in coeducational Umm Slal 4 7 6 7 0 0 7 schools in 2015/ 2016. Al Khor 4 6 6 6 0 20 5 Table (1/1): Percentage distribution of sport courts by educational level, 2015/2016 Al Shamal 4 3 3 1 0 0 2

Type of Sport Court by Swimming Al Wakra 4 4 5 6 0 0 5 Football Volleyball Basketball Handball Tennis Gym Educational Level Pool Al Shihaniya 9 6 7 5 0 20 5 Primary Schools 40 45 42 40 100 27 45 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Preparatory Schools 18 22 21 21 0 27 19

Secondary Schools 28 20 22 24 0 19 20

Common Schools 10 8 8 8 0 27 10 Coeducational 4 5 7 7 0 0 6 Schools Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Doha

2015/2016 Rayyan

Al Dayaan

Umm Slal 2014/2015 Al Khor

Al Shammal

2011/2012 Al Wakra'a

Al Shahaniya 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Number

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Chapter Two Students and Sports

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 25 This chapter includes the most important data on students enrolled in the Aspire Academy, specialists, graduates in sport and students with overseas scholarship, namely:

• Academy of Sports Excellence – Aspire • Number of Aspire Academy students • Successful students at the Aspire Academy • Students with major in sports at Qatar University • Students with overseas scholarship (sport specialization )

26 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Number of classrooms in Preparatory and Secondary Education Levels at Aspire Academy Aspire Academy was founded in 2004 to provide sports training and education to sport-gifted male students in Qatar. This opportunity is presented in a unique educational and sports environment to prepare Qatar's future champions for world- class sporting excellence. Table (2/1) shows that there were 15 classrooms for the academic year 2014/2015, which is relatively stable with a very low decrease. Whereas, the percentage of classrooms for the preparatory level for the same academic year was 47%, and the secondary level was 53%.

Table (2/1): Number of Classrooms at Aspire Academy, during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015)

Education Number of Academic Year Level Classrooms Preparatory 9 2012/2013 Secondary 7 Total 16 Preparatory 7 2013/2014 Secondary 9 Total 16 Preparatory 7 2014/2015 Secondary 8 Total 15

Aspire Academy Students‐ Preparatory Level The number of students enrolled in the Aspire Academy at the preparatory level increased from 102 students in the academic year 2012/2013 to 112 students in the academic year 2014/2015, with Qatari nationals reaching 64% and non-Qataris 36% in 2014/2015, as shown in Figure (2/1). Figure (2/1): Number of Aspire Academy students in the preparatory level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015)

Non-Qatari Males Qatari Males

40 2014/2015 72

43 2013/2014 65

43 2012/2013 59

0 20 40 60 80 Number

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 27 Aspire Academy Students‐ Secondary Level The number of students enrolled in the Aspire Academy at the secondary level increased from 92 students in the academic year 2012/2013 to 107 students in the academic year 2014/2015, of whom 47% were Qataris and 53% were non-Qataris, as shown in Figure (2/2). Figure (2/2): Aspire Academy students in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015)

Non-Qatari Males Qatari Males

57 2014/2015 50

58 2013/2014 43

54 2012/2013 38

0 20 40 60 80 Number

Graduate students at Aspire Academy The total number of graduate students at Aspire Academy increased from 192 in 2012/2013 to 208 in 2014/2015. Figure (2/3) shows that the number of graduate Qatari males was 118 students and the number of graduate non-Qatari males was 90 students during the academic year 2014/2015. Figure (2/3): Number of graduate students at Aspire Figure (2/4): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in preparatory level, during the period Academy in secondary level, during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) (2012/2013-2014/2015)

Qatari Males Non-Qatari Males Qatari Males Non-Qatari Males 80 60 70 50 60 50 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

28 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Aspire Academy Students‐ Secondary Level Students and the University The number of students enrolled in the Aspire Academy at the secondary level The number of students enrolled in sport specialization at Qatar University increased increased from 92 students in the academic year 2012/2013 to 107 students in the from 69 students in 2010/2011 to 109 students in 2014/2015. Nevertheless, they academic year 2014/2015, of whom 47% were Qataris and 53% were non-Qataris, as decreased in 2012/2013 to 48 students as shown in Figure (2/5). shown in Figure (2/2). Figure (2/5): Number of students enrolled in the sport specialization at Qatar University, Figure (2/2): Aspire Academy students in secondary level during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015) Number Non-Qatari Males Qatari Males 140 120 120 109 57 2014/2015 50 100 80 69 54 58 60 48 2013/2014 43 40 20 54 2012/2013 0 38

0 20 40 60 80 Number The highest percentage of those enrolled in sport specialization for the academic year Graduate students at Aspire Academy 2014/2015 was for non-Qatari females and males, by 33% and 32% respectively. The lowest percentage was for Qatari males amounting to 6%. The total number of graduate students at Aspire Academy increased from 192 in ،to 208 in 2014/2015. Figure (2/3) shows that the number of graduate Figure (2/6): Number of students enrolled in sport specialization at Qatar University 2012/2013 Qatari males was 118 students and the number of graduate non-Qatari males was 90 for the academic year 2014/2015 students during the academic year 2014/2015. Qatari Male Qatari Female Non-Qatari Male Non-Qatari Female Figure (2/3): Number of graduate students at Aspire Figure (2/4): Number of graduate students at Aspire Academy in preparatory level, during the period Academy in secondary level, during the period 6% (2012/2013-2014/2015) (2012/2013-2014/2015)

33% Qatari Males Non-Qatari Males Qatari Males Non-Qatari Males

80 60 29% 70 50 60 50 40 40 30 30 20 32% 20 10 10 0 0 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 29 The number of graduates of the sport specialization in Qatar University dropped from 28 graduates in 2010/2011 to 12 graduates in 2014/2015. Whereas. the number of Qataris studying sport specialization abroad increased from one student in 2012/2013 to 4 students in 2013/2014. Figure (2/7): Number of graduate Students in Sport Specialization at Qatar University, during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015)

7 2014/2015 5 Non-Qatari Qatari

0 2013/2014 2

1 2012/2013 3

2 2011/2012 33

5 2010/2011 23

0 10 20 30 40 Number

30 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 The number of graduates of the sport specialization in Qatar University dropped from 28 graduates in 2010/2011 to 12 graduates in 2014/2015. Whereas. the number of Qataris studying sport specialization abroad increased from one student in 2012/2013 to 4 students in 2013/2014. Figure (2/7): Number of graduate Students in Sport Specialization at Qatar University, during the period (2010/2011-2014/2015)

7 2014/2015 5 Non-Qatari Qatari

0 2013/2014 2

1 2012/2013 3

2 2011/2012 33

5 2010/2011 23

0 10 20 30 40 Number

Chapter Three

Athletes and Sport Participants

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 31 This chapter includes the data of athletes and sport participants, and covers the following topics:

• Athletes registered at sports federations by type. • Percentage distribution of athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and gender. • Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee and type of disability. • Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of disability and gender. • Number of sport participants in Al Furjan Stadiums. • Number of sport participants in Al Furjan Stadium by name of stadium.

32 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Athletes registered at sports federations The number of male athletes registered at sports federations increased from 14,000 in 2010/2011 to 20,000 in 2015/2016, while the number of female players reached 2,000 in 2015/2016, twice the number for 2010/2011. Figure (3/1): Athletes registered at sports federations by type, during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Thousands 25 20 Males 20 15 14 10 Females 5 2 0 1

Athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport Highlighting the highest number of athletes in different sports in 2015/2016, it was noted that 50% of total senior athletes were concentrated in Qatar Cricket Club, while 44% of total junior and cadet athletes were concentrated in taekwondo, judo and football, and 46% of total cub athletes were concentrated in swimming and football, and finally 43% of total young children were concentrated in football. Figure (3/2): Percentage distribution of athletes registered at sports federations by age groups and type of sport*, 2015/2016 100% Taekwando &Judo Volleyball 80%

Handball 60%

Swimming 40% Qatar 20% Cricket Club Athletics 0% Adults Youth Junior Junior Kids Football U18 U16

(*) Highest seven sports activities

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 33 Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee and type of Sport participants in Al Furjan Stadiums disability Figure (3/5) shows a slightly decrease in the number of sport participants in Al Furjan The number of athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee decreased from stadiums from 475 thousand in 2012 to 463 thousand in 2013. These participants 336 in 2010/2011 to 230 in 2015/2016. The highest proportion of those athletes had a were concentrated in North Khalifa City Stadium, Al Wukair Stadium and Umm Salal mental disability, followed by those with physical disability, amounting to 60% and Stadium, accounting for 33%, 13% and 9% of total number of sport participants at Al 21% respectively in 2015/2016. Furjan Stadiums in 2013. Figure (3/3): Percentage Distribution of Athletes Registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by Type of Figure (3/5): Number of Practitioners of Sport Activity in Al Furjan Stadium during the Period (2011-2013) Disability, During the Period (2010/2011-2015/2016)  Thousand Intellectual Disability Physical Disability Visual Disability 500 475 463 Hearing Disability Other 3 100% 4 5 8 4 4 400 6 4 5 8 14 14 7 10 10 80% 9 300 17 13 13 22 21 60% 200 27 27 39

40% 100 66 60 60 20% 42 41 37 0 2012 2013  0%  2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 An hour and 50 minutes is the average �me spent by Qataris in Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by type of exercise disability and gender The following table shows the average exercise time for 2012/2013. Qatari males spent more time than others in exercising by 1:53 hours followed by Qatari females by The number of male athletes with disabilities was more than twice that their female 1:46 hours. counterparts in 2015/2016, with 162 males versus 68 females. Male and female athletes with mental and physical disability scored the highest percentage, with 65% Table (3/1): Average time spent (in hours)to perform sport activity, for males and 35% for females in 2015/2016. Time Use Survey, 2012/2013 Qatari Qatari Total Non-Qatari Non-Qatari Total Non- Grand Figure (3/4): Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee Activity Males Females Qataris Males Females Qataris Total by type of disability and gender, 2015/2016 Visual Disability Hearing Disability Sport Exercise 1:53 1:46 1:51 1:24 1:23 1:24 9:41 Physical Disability Intellectual Disability Other Source: Time Use Survey 2012/2013

Femal e

Male

0 50 100 150 200

34 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee and type of Sport participants in Al Furjan Stadiums disability Figure (3/5) shows a slightly decrease in the number of sport participants in Al Furjan The number of athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee decreased from stadiums from 475 thousand in 2012 to 463 thousand in 2013. These participants 336 in 2010/2011 to 230 in 2015/2016. The highest proportion of those athletes had a were concentrated in North Khalifa City Stadium, Al Wukair Stadium and Umm Salal mental disability, followed by those with physical disability, amounting to 60% and Stadium, accounting for 33%, 13% and 9% of total number of sport participants at Al 21% respectively in 2015/2016. Furjan Stadiums in 2013. Figure (3/3): Percentage Distribution of Athletes Registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee by Type of Figure (3/5): Number of Practitioners of Sport Activity in Al Furjan Stadium during the Period (2011-2013) Disability, During the Period (2010/2011-2015/2016)  Thousand Intellectual Disability Physical Disability Visual Disability 500 475 463 Hearing Disability Other 3 100% 4 5 8 4 4 400 6 4 5 8 14 14 7 10 10 80% 9 300 17 13 13 22 21 60% 200 27 27 39

Femal e

Male

0 50 100 150 200

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Chapter Four Sport Workers

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 37 This chapter includes workers in the sports field and covers the following sections:

• Sport team administrators registered at sports federations • Sport team administrators registered at sports federations by sport activity • Physiotherapists registered at sports federations • Percentage distribution of physiotherapists registered at sports federations by sport activity • Trainers registered at sports associations • Percentage distribution of trainers registered at sports associations by sport activities • Assistant trainers registered at sports federations • Assistant trainers registered at sports federations by nationality • Referees registered at sports federations by nationality • Relative distribution of referees registered at sports federations by sport activity • Sport workers in hotels and private gyms • Workers in economic activities related to sport • Sport workers in hotels and private gyms by gender

38 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Sport team administrators registered at sports federations The number of sport team administrators registered at sports federations increased from 420 administrators in 2010/2011 to 720 administrators in 2015/2016. A slight discrepancy was noticed between the number of Qatari and non-Qatari team administrators in 2015/2016, with 350 and 370 administrators respectively. Figure (4/1): Relative distribution of sport team administrators registered at sports federations by nationality, (2010/2011-2015/2016)

Qataris Non-Qataris 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Sport team administrators Figure (4/2): Relative distribution of sport team administrators accredited by sports registered at sports federations by federations by sport activity*, 2015/2016 sport activity Football 394 The number of football team administrators were higher than the rest of sports in sports Basketball federations, amounting to 394 administrators Sailing & Rowing in 2015/2016. The highest percentage was in Handball sport clubs, amounting to 95% in 2015/2016 of total sport team administrators, of which Table Tennis 29% were Qataris. Women Sport * Volleyball Gymnastics

Tennis

Bowling

0 100 200 300 400 500 *Highest ten sport activities

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 39 Physiotherapists registered at sports federations The number of physiotherapists registered at sports federations reached 121 in 2015/2016, compared to the highest number of 148 physiotherapists in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013. It was found that all physiotherapists in federations, teams and clubs were non-Qatari in 2015/2016, amounting to 56% in federations and teams and 44% in clubs. Figure (4/3): physiotherapists registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number 160 148 140 120 121 100 80 60 73 40 20 0

Physiotherapists and Sport Activity The highest percentage of physiotherapists for football activity was 20% in 2015/2016, followed by volleyball by 16% and basketball by 13%. Club physiotherapists made up the largest proportion in 2015/2016. Figure (4/4): Percentage distribution of physiotherapists registered at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016

Cycling Disabled 2% 2% Others Taekwando 9% &Judo Football 3% 20% Swimming 3% Fencing 3% Gymnastics 4% Shooting Volleyball &Archery 16% 4% Women Sport 10%

Basketball Handball 13% 11%

40 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Physiotherapists registered at sports federations Trainers registered at sports federations The number of physiotherapists registered at sports federations reached 121 in The number of trainers registered at sports federations increased from 669 to 1125 in 2015/2016, compared to the highest number of 148 physiotherapists in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 down to 886 in 2015/2016, of which 3% were Qataris in 2015/2016. The 2012/2013. It was found that all physiotherapists in federations, teams and clubs were highest percentage of trainers registered at sports federations was in football sport, non-Qatari in 2015/2016, amounting to 56% in federations and teams and 44% in reaching 28% in 2015/2016, followed by swimming by 14% and volleyball by 10%. clubs. Figure (4/5): Trainers registered at sports federations Figure (4/3): physiotherapists registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number Number 1200 1125 160 148 140 1000 120 121 886 800 100 80 600 669 60 73 40 400 20 0 200

Physiotherapists and Sport Activity

The highest percentage of physiotherapists for football activity was 20% in 2015/2016, Figure (4/6): Percentage distribution of trainers registered followed by volleyball by 16% and basketball by 13%. Club physiotherapists made up at sports federations by sport activity *, 2015 the largest proportion in 2015/2016. precentage Figure (4/4): Percentage distribution of physiotherapists registered at sports federations 30 by sport activity, 2015/2016 25

20 Cycling Disabled 2% 2% Others 15 Taekwando 9% &Judo Football 10 3% 20% Swimming 5 3% Fencing 0 3% Gymnastics 4% Shooting Volleyball &Archery 16% 4%

Women Sport (*) Highest concentration of sport activities 10%

Basketball Handball 13% 11%

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 41 Assistant trainers registered at sports federations The number of assistant trainers registered at sports federations dropped from 327 in 2010/2011 to 281 in 2015/2016 and the decrease was more evident in 2014/2015, with 214 assistant trainers. Most of the assistant trainers registered at sports federations were non-Qatari, with only19% Qatari assistant trainers in 2015/2016. Figure (4/7): Assistant trainers registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016)

Number 350 300 327 281 250

200 214 150 100 50 0

Figure (4/8): Percentage distribution of Assistant trainers registered at assistant trainers accredited by sports sports federations and sport federations by sport activity* and nationality, 2015/2016 activities Football Most assistant trainers were Basketball concentrated in football sport by 44% of Athletics Qatari total assistant trainers in 2015/2016, of Volleyball Non-Qatari which Qataris made up 20%. It was Gymnastics noted that all handball assistant trainers Swimmimg were Qataris, while there were no Taekwando &Judo Qatari assistant trainers in women's Billiard & Snooker sports in 2015/2016. Chess Tennis Handball Women Sport Wt. Lift. & Body Buildg. Table Tennis Qatar Cricket Club Disabled

0 50 100 150 (*)Highest concentration of sport activities

42 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Assistant trainers registered at sports federations Referees registered at sports federations The number of assistant trainers registered at sports federations dropped from 327 in The number of referees reached 1,061 in 2015/2016, of which Qataris made up 42% 2010/2011 to 281 in 2015/2016 and the decrease was more evident in 2014/2015, of the total referees. The highest percentage of referees was in football and athletics with 214 assistant trainers. Most of the assistant trainers registered at sports by 18% and 17%, respectively. The percentage of Qatari referees in football was 78% federations were non-Qatari, with only19% Qatari assistant trainers in 2015/2016. of total football referees in sports federations, while in athletics they accounted for 16% of total athletics referees in 2015/2016. Figure (4/7): Assistant trainers registered at sports federations during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Figure (4/9): Referees registered at sports federations by nationality, Number during the period (2010 / 2011-2015 / 2016 Number 350 Qatari Non Qatari 1400 300 327 281 250 1200 1000 200 214 150 800 100 600 50 400 0 200 0

Figure (4/8): Percentage distribution of Assistant trainers registered at assistant trainers accredited by sports Figure (4/10): Percentage distribution of referees registered sports federations and sport federations by sport activity* and nationality, at sports federations by sport activity, 2015/2016 2015/2016 activities Football Football Most assistant trainers were Athletics Basketball concentrated in football sport by 44% of Tennis Athletics Qatari Swimming total assistant trainers in 2015/2016, of Handball Volleyball Non-Qatari which Qataris made up 20%. It was Volleyball Gymnastics Basketball noted that all handball assistant trainers Swimmimg Gymnastics were Qataris, while there were no Taekwando &Judo Boxing Fencing Qatari assistant trainers in women's Billiard & Snooker Table Tennis sports in 2015/2016. Chess Qatar Cricket Club Wt. Lift. & Body Buildg. Tennis Shooting &Archery Handball Taekwando &Judo Women Sport Billiard & Snooker Hockey Wt. Lift. & Body Buildg. Chess Table Tennis Squash Qatar Cricket Club Karate Disabled 0 5 10 15 20 Number 0 50 100 150 (*)Highest concentration of sport activities

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 43 Aspire Academy Teachers

The number of Aspire Academy teachers increased from 37 in 2012/2013 to 46 in 2014/2015. Male teachers accounted for the highest proportion, reaching 91% versus 9% for female teachers. Figure (4/11): Number of Aspire Academy teachers during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) Number 50 46 40

30 37

0 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

Sport workers in hotels and private gyms The number of sport workers in hotels and private gyms reached 706 workers in 2015, which is more than double the number in 2011, which was 339 workers. 88% of sport workers worked full-time, while 12% worked part-time in 2015. Figure (4/12): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms during the period (2011-2015) Number

800 700 706 600 500 400 300 339 200 100 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

44 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Aspire Academy Teachers Sport workers in hotels/private gyms and sport occupations 57% of sport workers in hotels and private gyms were trainers and their assistants, The number of Aspire Academy teachers increased from 37 in 2012/2013 to 46 in followed by other workers in sport field by 31% in 2015. The trainers and their 2014/2015. Male teachers accounted for the highest proportion, reaching 91% versus assistants were mostly male by 64% in 2015, while physiotherapists and their 9% for female teachers. assistants were mostly female by75%. Figure (4/11): Number of Aspire Academy teachers during the period (2012/2013-2014/2015) Figure (4/13): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms by gender, 2015 Number Number Male Female 50 500 46 40 400

30 37 300

20 200

10 100

0 0 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 Nurses Physical Trainers and Other workers therapists and assistants in sport assistants

Sport workers in hotels and private gyms Workers in economic activities related to sports according to The number of sport workers in hotels and private gyms reached 706 workers in 2015, Labor Force Survey which is more than double the number in 2011, which was 339 workers. 88% of sport The number of workers in economic activities related to sports, according to Labor workers worked full-time, while 12% worked part-time in 2015. Force Survey, increased in 2015 to reach 3,200 workers. Their rise is evident in 2012 Figure (4/12): Sport workers in hotels and private gyms with a total of 6,800 workers due to the increase in the percentage of workers in the during the period (2011-2015) activities of sports facilities by 85% in 2012. While the highest percentage of sports Number workers was in the activities of sports clubs by 70% in 2015. 800 Figure (4/14): Workers in Economic Activities related to Sports, Labor Force Sample Survey, during the 700 706 Period (2011-2015) 600 Thousand 500 8 400 7 6.8 300 339 6 200 5.4 5 100 4 0 3 3.2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2 2.8 2.5 1 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Chapter Five Tournaments and Events

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 47 This chapter includes the data for tournaments and events in sports, as follows sections:

• Tournaments organized by activity and level of implementation • External meetings and conferences by activities and level of implementation • Camps carried out by activities and level of implementation • Training courses for trainers by activities and level of implementation for the season • Training courses for referees by activities and level of implementation for the season

48 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Tournaments organized by activity and level of implementation Qatar hosted many sports tournaments which contribute to the promotion of fitness and give motivation to athletes through competitions to win the tournaments. The total number of tournaments amounted to 997 in the sports season 2015/2016. Figure (5/1) shows the increase in number of tournaments compared to the year 2010/2011 with 821 tournaments only, recording an annual growth rate of 3.9% during the study period. Figure (5/1): Tournaments organized during the period (2010/2011 - 2015/2016) Number

1200 1,038 1000 997 800 821 600 784 400 200 0

Local Tournaments The total number of local tournaments was 884 in 2015/2016. The highest proportion of age groups was for the public 31% of the total tournaments, while the lowest percentage was for junior (U18) group 11% as shown in Figure (5/2). Figure (5/2): Local tournaments by age group, 2015/2016

Adults 18% Youth 31%

Junior U18

19% Junior U16

Kids

11% 21%

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 49 External Tournaments The total number of external tournaments reached 140 in 2015/2016. The highest percentage of age groups was for the adults 46% of total tournaments, while the lowest percentage was for the kids group 7%, as shown in Figure (5/3). Figure (5/3): External tournaments by age groups 2015/2016

Adults 7%

12% Youth

Junior 46% U18 14% Junior U16 Kids

21%

External conferences and meetings Qatar also hosted many external meetings and conferences related to sports, which in turn contribute to the promotion of fitness. The total number of external meetings and conferences reached169 for the sports season 2015/2016, marking an increase from the year 2010/2011 (110 meetings) as shown in Figure (5/4), recording an annual growth rate of 8.6% during the study period. Figure (5/4): External meetings and conferences during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number

200 177 180 160 169 140 120 100 80 110 60 40 20 0

50 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 The percentage of external meetings and conferences by executive level during the period 2015/2016 was as follows : 31% international meetings, 23% Asian meetings, 21% Arab meetings and 25% Gulf meetings. We note from Figure (5/5) that the international executive level occupies higher ranking during this sports season. Figure (5/5): External meetings and conferences by level of implementation, 2015/2016

Gulf 42

Arab 35

Asian 39

Int 53

0 20 40 60 Number

Camps Statistics for the sports season 2015/2016 show a significant increase in the number of camps implemented according to total sports activities, increasing from 125 camps in 2010/2011 to 281 camps in 2015/2016 as shown in Figure (5/6). Figure (5/6): Implemented camps for total sports activities during the period (2010/2011-2015/2016) Number

300 281 250 200 150

100 125 50 0

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 51 The percentage of camps implemented for athletics in the sports season 2015/2016 was 16.01% of total sports activities, followed by Women's Sports Committee by15.66%, and then football by 15.30%. Figure (5/7): Implemented camps by sports activities, 2015/2016

Athletics 45 Women Sport 44 Football 43 Handball 32 Hockey 19 Billiard & Snooker 13 Tennis 11 Shooting &Archery 11 Wt. Lift. & Body Buildg. 8 Volleyball 7 0 20 40 60

Number

(*) Highest ten sports activities

Training courses for trainers Figure (5/8) shows an increase in the number of training courses according to total activities of trainers from 38 courses in 2010/2011 to 76 courses for the sports season 2015/2016, while the lowest number of courses was 33 for the sports season 2014/2015, recording an annual growth rate of 3.7% during that period. Figure (5/8): Training courses for trainers for total activities during the period (2010/2011 - 2015/2016) Number 80 76 70 60 50 38 38 40 33 30 20 10 0 2010/2011 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

Data for the years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 are not available from source

52 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 The percentage of camps implemented for athletics in the sports season 2015/2016 Figure (5/9): Training courses for trainers by implementation level, 2015/2016 was 16.01% of total sports activities, followed by Women's Sports Committee 3% by15.66%, and then football by 15.30%. 7% Domestic Figure (5/7): Implemented camps by sports activities, 2015/2016 Int. Athletics 45 14% 39% Women Sport 44 Asian Football 43 Handball 32 Arab Hockey 19 GCC Billiard & Snooker 13 37% Tennis 11 Shooting &Archery 11 Wt. Lift. & Body Buildg. 8 The total number of training courses for trainers amounted to 76 courses in Volleyball 7 2015/2016. The highest percentage of level of implementation was for local courses 0 20 40 60 by 39%, while the lowest percentage was for the Gulf course by 3%, as shown in Number Figure (5/9). (*) Highest ten sports activities The highest number of training courses for sports activities was for football 19 Training courses for trainers courses, followed by tennis 10 courses. Figure (5/8) shows an increase in the number of training courses according to total activities of trainers from 38 courses in 2010/2011 to 76 courses for the sports season 2015/2016, while the lowest number of courses was 33 for the sports season Training courses for Referees 2014/2015, recording an annual growth rate of 3.7% during that period. Figure (5/10) shows an increase in the number of training courses for total activities of Figure (5/8): Training courses for trainers for total activities during the period (2010/2011 - 2015/2016) referees from 53 courses in 2010/2011 to 73 courses for the sports season Number 2015/2016, while the lowest number of courses was 37 for the sports season 80 76 2013/2014. 70 Figure (5/10): Training courses for referees for total activities during the period (2010/2011 - 2015/2016) 60 Number 50 38 38 80 73 40 33 70 66 30 60 53 20 50 37 10 40 0 30 2010/2011 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 20

Data for the years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 are not available from source 10 0 2010/2011 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

Data for the years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 are not available from source

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 53 Figure (5/11): Training courses for referees by implementation level, 2015/2016

3% 5% Domestic 4% Int.

Asian 26% Arab 62% GCC

The total number of training courses for referees reached 73 courses for the sports season 2015/2016. The highest percentage of level of implementation was for local courses 62%, while the lowest percentage was for Arab courses 3% as shown in Figure (5/11). The highest number of training courses for sports activity was for those with special needs 13 courses, followed by football 8 courses.

54 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Figure (5/11): Training courses for referees by implementation level, 2015/2016

3% 5% Domestic 4% Int.

Asian 26% Arab 62% GCC

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 55 This chapter includes the most important indicators of sports imports, and covers the following sections:

• Value of expenditure on imports of sporting goods • Household expenditure on sports

56 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Value of expenditure on imports of sporting goods In 2015, statistics showed a significant rise in the value of spending on imports of sporting goods, with spending rising from 480 million in 2010 to 1.180 million in 2015, as shown in Figure (6/1), recording an annual growth rate of 18.0% during the study period.. Figure (6/1): Value of expenditure (QR) on imports of sports goods during the period (2010 - 2015) Million 1,400 1,180 1,200 1,000 800 600

400 480 200 - 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Figure (6/2) shows that the value of spending on sports horses amounted to 466 million, followed by all kinds of sports shoes, and then sports equipment, gymnastics and athletics.

Figure (6/2): Value of spending on selected sports goods, 2015 (QR)

Live Horses for sport

All types of sport's footwear Articles and equipme for general physical exercise gymnastics or athletics All types of yachts and vessels

Female's swimwear and track suits

All types of track suits and ski-suits

Cartridges accessories,for hunting or sports shooting Machinery for agriculture, for preparation or cultivation lawn or sport ground Men's or boys' swimwear

leaf binders Plated with precious metal

Other sport's accessorie

headgearfor sporting activities

- 100 200 300 400 500 million

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 57 Household expenditure on sports One can noticed that the monthly expenditure of Qatari households on sports is higher than that of non-Qatari households, as shown in Table (6/1). Table (6/1): Relative Distribution of Average Household Expenditure on Sports per month in Qatari Riyals, Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2012/2013

Qatari Non-Qatari Total Activity Households Households Households

Sports 31.0 25.6 28.5

58 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Household expenditure on sports One can noticed that the monthly expenditure of Qatari households on sports is higher Conclusion than that of non-Qatari households, as shown in Table (6/1). The statistical indicators presented in the above chapters show in general the Table (6/1): Relative Distribution of Average Household Expenditure on Sports per month in Qatari Riyals, progress and development achieved in sports over the years. The most important Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2012/2013 conclusions can be summarized as follows:

Qatari Non-Qatari Total Activity Households Households Households First: Sports Facilities Sports 31.0 25.6 28.5 1. There are 60 sports institutions in 2015/2016, 47% of which belong to sports federations of the same year. 2. Results show that there are 307sports facilities in 2015/2016, more than a quarter of which are football stadiums. 3. The number of facilities for Al Furjan stadiums, Olympic Gardens and youth centers increased from 29 in 2010/2011 to 123 in 2015/2016.

4. It is observed that there are 884 sport courts for schools in 2015/2016, 90% of which are for volleyball, basketball, gymnasium and handball for the years 2013 to 2016. 5. School sport courts in Doha and Al Rayyan Municipalities make up 67% of total school sport courts in municipalities in 2015/2016.

Second: Sports Students and Graduates 1. At Aspire Academy, 47% of classrooms were for the preparatory level and 53% for the secondary level for the academic year 2014/2015. 2. The percentage of Qatari students in Aspire academy for the preparatory level was 64%, compared to 36% for non-Qatari students for the academic year 2014/2015. 3. The percentage of Qatari students in Aspire Academy for the secondary level was 47%, compared to 53% for non-Qataris for the academic year 2014/2015. 4. The number of students enrolled in the sports specialization at Qatar University reached 109 students for the academic year 2014/2015. 5. The total number of graduates for the academic year 2014/2015 in sports specialization was 12 students.

SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 59 Third: Athletes and Sports Participants 1. There are22 thousand athletes registered in sports federation in 2015/2016. 2. About 50% of adults were concentrated in Qatar Cricket Club of total adult athletes in 2015/2016. 3. About 60% of athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee had mental disabilities in 2015/2016. 4. The number of male athletes with special needs was more than twice that of females, amounting to 162 males versus 68 females in 2015/2016. 5. One third of athletes was concentrated in North Khalifa City Stadium in 2013. 6. One hour and 50 minutes was the average time spent by Qataris in exercise.

Fourth: Sport Workers 1. A number of 720 sport team administrators were registered at sports federations in 2015/2016. 2. Over 50% of sport team administrators were in football teams in 2015/2016. 3. The highest percentage of physiotherapists was in football, volleyball and basketball sports, accounting for 20%, 16% and 13% respectively in 2015/2016. 4. A number of 886 trainers were registered at sports federations in 2015/2016. 5. The trainers of sports federations were mainly concentrated in football (28%), swimming (14%) and volleyball (10%) in 2015/2016. 6. A number of 1106 referees were approved by the sports federations in 2015/2016, of whom Qataris made up 42% in 2015/2016. 7. About 91% of Aspire Academy teachers were male in 2014/2015. 8. There were 3.2 thousand people worked in economic activities related to sports, according to Labor Force Survey 2015, 70% of whom were in activities of sports clubs for the same year.

Fifth: Tournaments and Events 1. The number of organized sports tournaments by sports activities was 997 for the sports season 2015/2016. 2. The total number of local tournaments was 884 for the sports season 2015/2016, with the highest percentage of age groups being for the public (31%).

60 SPORTS In Qatari Society 2016 Third: Athletes and Sports Participants 3. The total number of external tournaments reached 140 for the sports season 2015/2016, with the highest percentage of age groups being for the public (46%). 1. There are22 thousand athletes registered in sports federation in 2015/2016. 4. The number of external meetings and conferences reached 169 for the sports 2. About 50% of adults were concentrated in Qatar Cricket Club of total adult season 2015/2016, where the international executive level ranked first by 31%. athletes in 2015/2016. 5. There was a remarkable increase in the camps implemented according to total 3. About 60% of athletes registered in Qatar Paralympic Committee had mental activities, amounting to 281 camps for the sports season 2015/2016, where the disabilities in 2015/2016. highest percentage was for athletics. 4. The number of male athletes with special needs was more than twice that of 6. The total number of training courses was 76 for trainers and 73 for referees for the females, amounting to 162 males versus 68 females in 2015/2016. sports season 2015/2016, where the highest percentage at the executive level 5. One third of athletes was concentrated in North Khalifa City Stadium in 2013. was for the local level for both. 6. One hour and 50 minutes was the average time spent by Qataris in exercise. Sixth: Sports Imports

Fourth: Sport Workers 1. In 2015, the statistics showed a significant rise in the value of expenditure on imports of sporting goods, which amounted to 1.180 million. 1. A number of 720 sport team administrators were registered at sports federations 2. In 2015, the highest value of expenditure on sporting goods was for sports horses, in 2015/2016. amounting to 466 million. 2. Over 50% of sport team administrators were in football teams in 2015/2016. 3. The relative distribution of average household expenditure on sports per month 3. The highest percentage of physiotherapists was in football, volleyball and was QR 28.5. basketball sports, accounting for 20%, 16% and 13% respectively in 2015/2016.

4. A number of 886 trainers were registered at sports federations in 2015/2016. 5. The trainers of sports federations were mainly concentrated in football (28%), swimming (14%) and volleyball (10%) in 2015/2016. 6. A number of 1106 referees were approved by the sports federations in 2015/2016, Finally, we hope that this report will achieve the desired goal and open the door of whom Qataris made up 42% in 2015/2016. for researchers and those interested in sports. 7. About 91% of Aspire Academy teachers were male in 2014/2015. 8. There were 3.2 thousand people worked in economic activities related to sports, according to Labor Force Survey 2015, 70% of whom were in activities of sports clubs for the same year.

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References

1. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics - Annual Statistical Abstract (Chapter of Sports) 2010/2011 - 2011/2012 - 2012/2013 - 2013/2014 - 2014/2015, Doha. 2. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics - Labor Force Sample Survey, for the years 2011-2012-2013-2014-2015, Doha. 3. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics - Household Income and Expenditure, for the year 2012/2013, Doha. 4. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics - Time Survey, 2012/2013, Doha.

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