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Doha / Information Office / February 08

The diplomatic, consular and representative missions of the State of Qatar abroad organized various sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, in accordance with the precautionary measures to limit the COVID-19 spread.
In Vienna, the State of Qatar's Embassy to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Mission to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day in a sports center in the Austrian capital Vienna, with the participation of the diplomatic and embassy staff.
In a speech on this occasion, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Austria, and the Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri said that the State of Qatar, with the support and direct guidance of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has been encouraging sports and achieving awareness of its importance and role within society, so that it has become a way of life, and an incentive to practice it regularly.
He noted the great importance that the state attaches to sports, pointing out that this annual celebration has become a distinctive mark added to Qatar's achievements at the international level.
HE the Ambassador noted that sports have become a strategic choice for the country, pointing out to the emergence of many creative and innovative initiatives in the sports sector, and the establishment of many huge sports facilities, which made Qatar the capital of sports in the Middle East, by hosting the most prominent sporting events during the recent period, including the FIFA World Cup 2022.
In Brussels, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the European Union and NATO Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki held a celebration on the occasion of the National Sport Day.
The events, which included various activities and exercises, were limited to a certain number of officials from the various EU and NATO bodies, due to health conditions.
Several EU officials participated in the events, including HE Chair of the Sport Intergroup and Member of the European Parliament Marc Tarabella, HE Ambassador Gabriel Munuera Vinals, representing the European External Action Service (EEAS), and HE Member of the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula and Member of the European Parliament Jose Bauza Diaz.
In a speech on this occasion, HE Abdulaziz Al Malki praised the annual tradition of the State of Qatar of celebrating a national day dedicated to the sport, under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and his wise vision.
He pointed out the importance of exercising and the many benefits that accrue to both individuals and society alike. His Excellency touched on the stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches, and the advanced infrastructure in the country, noting that it takes into account the preservation of the environment and the fight against climate change.

In Ottawa, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Canada organized a sporting event on this occasion. HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri and the diplomatic and embassy staff participated in it.
The event, which coincided with Canada's annual winter celebration, included walking and jogging.
HE Ambassador Khalid Al Mansouri affirmed the importance of persevering in exercising sports to maintain physical fitness and prevent health problems, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Munich, the Consulate General of the State of Qatar in Munich, Federal Republic of Germany, organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day with the participation of HE Consul General of the State of Qatar in Munich Radi bin Sowayed Al Ajami, diplomats and local employees. A number of sports activities were practiced.
In Tripoli, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Libya held a sporting event on this occasion, with the participation of the Acting Chargé d'Affairs Ahmed bin Ali Al Kubaisi, and the embassy staff.
In Minsk, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Belarus held activities on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of diplomats and embassy staff, which included various sports activities, including walking and jogging.
In Mexico City, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the United Mexican States organized events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, in which HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mexico Mohammed bin Jassim Al Kuwari, diplomats, embassy staff, and a number of community figures participated.
The events included a cycling tour of the main streets of the capital, Mexico City, organizing a football tournament with the participation of various accredited embassies in Mexico, in addition to holding a football match, in order to embody the importance, values, and meanings of this occasion in the lives of individuals and their families.
In Canberra, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Australia held events on this occasion, in which HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Australia Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, the embassy's diplomatic staff, employees, and a number of community figures participated.
The activities that were held in an enthusiastic atmosphere included football matches, the use of sports equipment in the indoor hall, and long walks.
HE Ambassador Saad Al Mahmoud considered that dedicating an official day to encourage all members of society from all walks of life to practice sports and provide the services and facilities necessary for that, is a qualitative initiative that complements the internal efforts to establish sports culture as a lifestyle in Qatari society, and it is associated with the efforts of the State of Qatar in supporting international sports.
His Excellency pointed out Qatar's current preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
In Panama City, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Panama organized an event on the occasion of National Sport Day.
The event was attended by Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee of Panama Jose Pino, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Panamanian Football Federation, and a number of ambassadors and diplomats accredited to Panama.
The event included a reception and a football tournament with the participation of the embassy team and a number of embassies teams, which interacted greatly with this event.
In San Salvador, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of El Salvador held an event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the diplomatic staff and embassy staff.
The event contained a sports program that included spinning, yoga, and boxing, among others.
Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of El Salvador Tariq Othman Al Othman, affirmed that this occasion is one of the most important occasions that show the extent of Qatar's interest in sports, and its keenness to consolidate the sports culture to create a healthy and strong society, with the aim of promoting public health and encouraging healthy, peaceful lifestyles.

In Kuala Lumpur, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Malaysia organized events on this occasion, which included cycling, walking, and jogging.
Participation in the events was limited to embassy and military attache employees, due to the restrictions imposed to limit the COVID-19 spread.
The participants delivered speeches, expressing their happiness at the uniqueness of the State of Qatar in dedicating this day, which embodies the link between productivity and a healthy body through stimulating the practice of sports on an ongoing basis to develop capabilities and hone skills.
In San Jose, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Costa Rica held an event on the occasion of the National Sport Day.
The event included organizing a football match, which was attended by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Costa Rica Dr. Khamis bin Rashid Al Kaabi, the diplomatic staff, and representatives of the Arab community residing in Costa Rica.
In Colombo, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka organized an event on this occasion, in which HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka Jassim bin Jaber Al Sorour and the embassy staff participated.
The event included sports activities such as walking, football, volleyball, and tennis.
In New Delhi, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India held an event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, in which the embassy staff, including diplomats and local employees, participated, in addition to several community figures.
The event included matches in football, handball, cricket, a walking race, and various games and exercises, in addition to an exhibition of introductory and promotional photographs of the stadiums of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
In a speech on this occasion, Acting Charge d'Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to India Ali bin Mohammed Al Badi expressed pride in participating in the National Sport Day, pointing out that the occasion confirms the leadership's keenness and interest in the well-being of the society.
He noted the state's interest in sports and athletes, and its support for the moral foundation on sports, as a message of love, brotherhood, and respect among all members of society.
In Manila, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Philippines held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sports Day, in which Charge d'Affairs, at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Philippines Mohammed Yousef Al Malki, Third Secretary Hassan Muhana Al Ajmi and the embassy's local staff participated.
The events included a variety of activities, including football, volleyball, and other games, in addition to some recreational competitions.
In Djibouti, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Djibouti organized events on this occasion, which included football and walking exercises.
Charge d'Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Djibouti Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Shuraim, Charge d'Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Djibouti Khaled Al Hasm, the embassy staff, and several guests attended the activities.

In Riyadh, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Saudi Arabia Bandar bin Muhammad Al-Attiyah., the embassy staff and employees of the GCC General Secretariat. The event included football, walking and various sports activities.
In a speech on this occasion, HE the Ambassador said that the State of Qatar has designated the second Tuesday of February of every year since 2012 as a Sport Day, noting that the National Sport Day aims to encourage participation in many sports activities, stressing the importance that the State of Qatar attaches to raise the profile of sport, with its many values and benefits for citizens and residents, especially since the State of Qatar will organize the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, at the end of this year, in addition to hosting the 2030 Asian Games.
In Paris, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the French Republic organized various sporting events on the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic, Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani and all members of the mission, including diplomats and local staff.
The Sports Day program included various sports activities within the ancient "Park Monceau", including brisk walking, jogging and various fitness exercises, while respecting the rules of social distancing to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In his speech on this occasion, HE the Ambassador stressed the importance that the State of Qatar attaches to sports, based on the wise vision of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani aimed to encourage sports and raise awareness of its effective role in the development of society and the promotion of moral and human values.
In Berlin, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Federal Republic of Germany held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day at the Arab Cultural House in Berlin, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Germany, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al-Thani, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included football competitions and various sports activities.
In Brussels, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Belgium organized a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Belgium, Khalid bin Fahd Al Hajri, the diplomatic and embassy staff.
The program included walking and running in the La Cambre Forest track in Brussels, and in his speech on this occasion, the Ambassador urged keenness to exercise and make it a way of life.

In Zagreb, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Croatia held a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Croatia Sheikh Mohammed bin Yousef Al-Thani, diplomats and embassy staff, the event included various sports activities.
In Cairo, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day at Al-Ahly Club, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi, diplomats, senior Al-Ahly club officials, a number of public figures and the embassy staff.
In a speech he gave on this occasion, HE the Ambassador thanked the management of Al-Ahly Club for their efforts to organize the activities of the Sports Day.
In Islamabad, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan held a sports event to mark the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani diplomats, members of the military attache's office and the embassy staff.
In Rome, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic organized a sporting event on the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Italy, Khaled bin Youssef Al-Sada and the Embassy staff.
The event included competitions in football, basketball, volleyball, brisk walking, running and various fitness exercises, in an atmosphere of joy and sportsmanship.
In Bucharest, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Romania held a sports event on the National Sport Day which included various activities: football, basketball, handball, volleyball and table tennis, with the participation of a Romanian Olympic team.
The event was attended by HE Minister of State for International Relations and Diplomatic Strategies at the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cornel Feruta, Director of the Office of the Romanian Minister of Sports, Lukas Laszlo, Director of the Romanian National Federation, Teodor Luca, a number of Their Excellencies Arab Ambassadors, a number of ambassadors accredited to Romania, members of the diplomatic corps and a number of journalists and members of the embassy staff.
In a speech he gave during the event, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Romania Osama bin Yousef Al Qaradawi, referred to Qatar's preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, saying the sports facilities blended international designs with the original Qatari heritage.
In Nicosia, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Cyprus held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day in Doha Park, with the participation of HE Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth Office, Prodromos Prodromou, and HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Cyprus, Ali Yousef Abdul Rahman Al Mulla, in addition to Their Excellencies GCC member states Ambassadors accredited to the Republic of Cyprus, dignitaries, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included a variety of sports activities. 

In Sofia, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Bulgaria organized a sports event on the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bulgaria Fahd bin Ibrahim Al Musheiri, and the embassy staff. The event included football, basketball, table tennis and various races.
In Algeria, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria organized sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Algeria Abdulaziz bin Ali Al Naema, members of the diplomatic mission, the military attaché and the administrative staff of the embassy.
The program, which was held in the Sports Complex of Civil Protection in Algiers, included a number of sports such as volleyball, football and walking, while adhering to the precautionary measures imposed by Algeria as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In Athens, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Hellenic Republic held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, at the headquarters of the Olympic sports stadiums, with the participation of HE Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports of Greece and the Official Responsible for Sports Affairs, Lefteris Avgnakis, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Greek Republic, Waleed bin Mohammed Al Emadi, and the embassy staff.
In Nairobi, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Kenya organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Kenya, Jabr bin Ali Al Dosari, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included various sports activities.
In Mogadishu, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Federal Republic of Somalia organized a variety of sporting events, including volleyball and football, with the participation of the embassy staff, including diplomats and administrators, in addition to the participation of the staff of the Qatar Red Crescent and the Qatar Charity 's office in Somalia.
In a speech he gave on this occasion, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Hassan bin Hamza Hashem, encouraged the revival of sport and all its human values, and urged young people to take an interest in sport, which would reflect positively on their health, as they are the mainstay of the future, pointing to the state's interest in and support for sport locally and globally.
In Kiev, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Ukraine organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ukraine Hadi bin Nasser Al Hajri, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included a variety of sports activities.
In Dar es Salaam, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the United Republic of Tanzania organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE, Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports of Tanzania, Mohamed Omar Mashengirwa, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Tanzania, Hussain Ahmad Al Homaid, and a number of members of the diplomatic corps and embassy staff.
In a speech on this occasion, the Ambassador of Qatar said that the celebration of the Sports Day comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's interest in promoting sports activities in a way that enhances physical and mental health, revives, and enhances the values of work through team spirit, and brings society together through sports, stressing that Qatar has completed its arrangements for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, despite the challenges of the "Covid-19" pandemic For his part, the Tanzanian Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the State of Qatar and its interest in sports, and said in a speech that the State of Qatar's hosting of the World Cup represents the pride of the Tanzanian people and that they are looking forward to benefiting from the Qatari expertise in this field, referring to the directives of HE the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, to promote and develop relations between the State of Qatar and the United Republic of Tanzania.

In Sarajevo, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bosnia and Herzegovina Sultan bin Ali Al Khater and the embassy staff. The event included football competitions.
In Rabat, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Morocco organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day. The event included various sports activities.
In Baku, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Azerbaijan held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day. The event included various sports activities.
In Abidjan, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included a football match.
In a speech he gave on this occasion, HE the Ambassador said that the State of Qatar was proactive in dedicating an annual day for sports and made it an official holiday so that everyone could practice sports.
In Skopje, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of North Macedonia held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day in the "Boris Trajkovski Sports Hall, with the participation of members of the diplomatic mission and embassy staff. The program included bowling competitions and various sports activities . In Nur Sultan, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Kazakhstan organized sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day under the slogan "Sports is life", with the participation of HE.Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Kazakhstan Abdulaziz bin Sultan Jassim Majid Al Rumaihi, diplomats and embassy staff.
The event included competitions in basketball, football and short-distance running. Precautionary measures and preventive measures to prevent infection with the "Covid-19" epidemic were taken into consideration.
In a speech he gave on this occasion, HH the Ambassador stressed the importance of spreading a culture of exercise and adopting a healthy lifestyle.
In Bamako, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Mali organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Mali. Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Sunaidi, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included various sports activities.
In Tehran, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Islamic Republic of Iran held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Iran Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Hajri and a number of Iranian officials and the sports elite, in addition to a number of their excellencies ambassadors, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included a variety of sports activities

In Dakar, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Senegal organized a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Senegal Mohammed bin Kurdi Talib Al Mankhis Al Marri,diplomats and embassy staff.
The event included football and hiking competitions.
In Lisbon, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Portugal held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Portugal Saad bin Ali Al-Mohannadi and Director-General of the Portuguese National Sports Center Paulo Birch, diplomats, embassy staff and a number of members of the Arab community. The event included competitions in football, cycling, taekwondo exercises and walking.
In Accra, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Ghana organized a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ghana Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Hamid, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ghana, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included walking and running sports.
In Ankara, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkey held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day. The event was attended by Mehmet Akif Ostendag, President of the Turkish Volleyball Federation, a number of federation officials, coaches and referees, as well as diplomats, embassy staff and a number of Turkish citizens. The event included a volleyball match.
In Beirut, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Lebanese Republic held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day. The event included football and table tennis competitions.
In Panama, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Panama held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Panama Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Duhaimi, Jose Pino, Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee in Panama, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Panamanian Football Association, and a number of ambassadors, diplomats and and the embassy staff. The event included football competitions.
In Jeddah, the Consulate General of the State of Qatar organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day. The event included various sports activities.
In Mumbai, the Consulate General of the State of Qatar in Mumbai, Republic of India, organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of HE. Ahmed bin Hazeem Al Sulaiti, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Mumbai, Republic of India, diplomats and consulate staff. The event included free walking and exercises on the Marine Drive Corniche. city of Mumbai.
In Asuncion, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Paraguay held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day at the headquarters of the South American Football Confederation, with the participation of Saeed bin Hamad Al-Marri, Acting Chargé d'Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Paraguay, and the embassy staff. The event included football and running competitions.
In N'Djamena, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Chad organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, and the event included various sports activities.
In Dhaka, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the People's Republic of Bangladesh organized a sports event on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Sulaiti, Charge d'Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Bangladesh, diplomats, embassy staff and members of the Qatari medical office. The event included various sports activities.
In Asmara, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the State of Eritrea held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of Khalifa bin Thani Al-Zaraa, Charge d'Affairs, at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Eritrea, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included volleyball and cycling competitions.
In Bangkok, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Thailand held a sports event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Thailand Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Dasman Al Kubaisi, diplomats and embassy staff. The event included running and football and a number of various exercises.