Officials from Ministry of Transport and transportation sector entities taking part in National Sport Day celebrations, yesterday.
Doha: The Ministry of Transport and transportation sector entities yesterday marked the National Sport Day 2022 with a slew of sporting and recreational events, while all COVID-19 precautionary measures were in place.
This year’s celebrations were held at the 5/6 Park. The Ministry was joined by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC), Qatar Airways, Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar), the Hamad Port Project Steering Committee, Qatar Navigation (Milaha), QTerminals, Qatar Rail and Mowasalat (Karwa).
Yesterday’s programme was rich with multiple sporting activities such as walking, the “Start with A Step” marathon, tug of war games, in addition to several competitions for all ages.
“The National Sport Day reflects the wise leadership’s vision for human and society development. It represents an important message toward embracing sport as a culture and lifestyle for individuals and society,” said Minister of Transport H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, stressing on the Ministry’s interest in taking part in the National Sport Day along with transportation entities in Qatar to raise awareness of the importance of sport and its key role in community development and welfare, and to promote the practice of sport amongst all people to become part of a healthier lifestyle.
Marking the NSD, he said, translates the vision of partnership with all state entities to promote sport to help build healthy individuals capable of contributing to the process of development and to the Qatar National Vision 2030 where the human element is the most important pillar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are proud to be part in National Sport Day celebrations with the Ministry of Transport and to promote Qatar’s 2030 Vision. By hosting a fun and active day for employees, we are encouraging them and other members of the community to incorporate healthy lifestyles and habits, and helping foster a healthy, safe and energetic way of living in Qatar. Conveying pride in Qatar is one of our corporate values, and we show pride toward Qatar by taking part in fulfilling its vision.”
Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad Al Thani, Director General of the Qatar Aeronautical Academy, said that the National Sport Day is an important national occasion, and the celebration of the Sport Day reflects the interest that the State of Qatar attaches to sports and physical health. At Qatar Aeronautical Academy, we highlight all sports activities to create an interactive, active, and healthy community in an atmosphere of entertainment, fun and participation. He emphasised the importance of celebrating Sport Day as an annual tradition and called on all the Academy’s affiliates and community members to practice sports constantly and at all times of the year and make it a way of life.
Mwani Qatar’s CEO Capt. Abdulla Mohamed Al-Khanji, said: “Qatar sets an example for the region and the world in promoting sports and encouraging a healthy lifestyle that ensures the health and activity of the community and enhances its ability to be productive.”
For his part, Abdulrahman Essa Al Mannai, Milaha President and CEO said: “Through participating in the Sports Day event organised by the Ministry of Transport, Milaha aims to establish a sport culture and promote a healthy lifestyle among its employees, in line with the company’s social responsibility to develop and maintain people’s physical, mental and professional capabilities, which contributes to increasing productivity and enhancing sustainable human development, towards achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
On this occasion, Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, Mowasalat (Karwa) CEO, said: “The Sports Day reflects Qatar’s determination to promote sports and exercise for enhancing health and encouraging good manners. It also establishes the concept of “Sports for All” and turns it into a lifestyle: not only for individuals but for the whole society. Qatar is keen to enhance and develop its health vision and as a national company we feel responsible to add our share and organise regular sports events for all our employees. We also provide the necessary infrastructure and guidance.”
