One of the activities in progress in the RTW Sports area.
DOHA: More than 120,000 visitors attended the third annual Run The World Festival (RTWF) last week at Katara Beach.
The count for the three-day event, organised by The Youth Company in partnership with Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum, under Qatar Museums Authority, was more than three times the predicted footfall, and engaged over 800 volunteers and 70 organisers, and collaborated with over 50 partners, sponsors, exhibitors and associations.
The regional youth sports festival was by far the most entertaining, engaging, and enriching edition and an unforgettable experience for youth in the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as internationally, featuring exciting programmes and activities in a vast open space.
RTWF 2013 was divided into three days of activities at three designated spaces — RTW Sports, RTW Street and RTW Village.
A highlight of the event was the ‘Youth Got Talent’ contest which saw 50 finalists in vocals, instruments, rapping, beatboxing, dance and more. It also included special activities such as Zumba dance, cultural shows and welcomed guest performers and judges, including beatboxer Ahmed Aba Zaid and Qatari musician Dana Al Fardan.
“Having been part of each RTW edition since 2011, to see it grow to such a scope as it is today is an indescribable feeling. The astounding number of visitors we have attracted in the past few days shows how TYC, as a monopoly for youth empowerment in the region, holds the power to leave such a substantial and positive mark on the young community in Qatar,” said Aya Abu Issa, CEO, TYC.
“However, none of this would have been possible without the support of our sponsors and partners, volunteers, and the team that made RTW a completely new experience for youth. With this incredible success, we look forward to expanding and growing to new levels and prospects in the future.” The Peninsula
