Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation announced the calendar of tournaments and special events that it organizes during the holy month of Ramadan, which includes 66 events that include all segments of society, which enhances the value and importance of community sports and the necessity of continuing sports activities.
This came during a press conference held today at Lusail Sports Hall, as the Ramadan events map witnesses an increase in the number of activities that are concerned with women's sports in particular, as well as for all segments of society.
Ramadan activities include the North Challenge Race, held at Heenat Salma Farm, the Muay Thai training program at Lusail Multipurpose Hall and Aspire and Al Luqta Parks, cycling, fitness, table tennis, billiards, paddle ball, and badminton. football, volleyball, basketball, and karate, in addition to the Ayal AlFareej Championship and a championship for the elderly in cooperation with the Ehsan Center.
Executive Director of Qatar Sports for All Federation, Abdullah Al Dosari confirmed that the calendar includes a greater number of events, stressing the importance of the sports activities organized by the Federation during the holy month of Ramadan, and the necessity of making participation in the events and championships available to all members of society.
Al Dosari emphasized the federation's commitment to increasing womens sports activities, as they are a top priority. This includes the launch of unique womens tournaments and competitions in football, volleyball, and badminton at the Education City Stadium, held every Tuesday evening.
Additionally, there will be four desert running races on the mountain bike trail in Education City. The federation is also organizing the Al Thumama Ramadan Football Championship at the Al Furjan Stadiums in the Thumama area, the Community Football Championship, and the Third Ekbes Beach Volleyball Championship at the Old Doha Port.
Moreover, sports events will be organized to coincide with global awareness days for disabilities, autism, obesity, and Down syndrome, alongside a walking program.
Al Dosari highlighted that all these tournaments are held in cooperation with the Table Tennis, Billiards and Volleyball Federations, Qatar Foundation, Aspire, Al Furjan fields, Old Doha Port, the Ministry of Labor, and Ehsan Center, which contribute to the development of community sports.
He confirmed that most of the tournaments revealed by the Sports for All Federation will be held during the first half of the holy month, while other regular events will continue throughout the month, such as the 365 Days of Activity program, which continues in its usual form in public parks designated for men, as well as those designated for women.
Al Furjan fields also welcome all those wishing to practice walking, an hour before Iftar, in addition to their comprehensive fields in Al Khor and Al Wukair, which provide the opportunity to practice various sports, such as basketball, handball and walking.
