Doha: The shooting and archery event organised by Qatar Shooting & Archery Association during the Darb Al Saai festival, enhances Qatari identity and revival of the traditional sports.
The chairman of the shooting and archery event Ahmed Al Kuwari, confirms that the event intents to revive a traditional sport that plays a significant role in protecting people and hunting for food. He noted that Qatari athletes excelled in this sport once it was part of the Olympic games.
He said that the sport was practised by the ancestors and was one of the old sports which included a specific target being aimed at by competitors, stating that its presence in the activities of Darb Al Saai contributes to the strengthening of Qatari identity and connect the children with the heritage of the country, especially as it is an ancient hobby practised by the people of Qatar.
