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NATIONAL SPORT DAY QATAR 2013

12 FEBRUARY 2013



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What is the National Sport Day

The Qatar National Sport Day is celebrated every second Tuesday of February and is an initiative adopted

by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent.

The establishment of the National Sport Day took place in advance of the 2011 Arab Games, staged in

Doha, with the Emiri Decree nr 80 for the year 2011 on December 6; the Decree marked an historic day for

Qatar, instituting a public holiday for the National Sport Day to further embed sporting values into thenation’s culture and inspire local people to participate in sports activities.

Across the country, ministries, government departments, public and private sector organisations and

sports clubs will be organising sporting activities for all on February 12, 2013. The event aims to create

awareness about sports and its health benefits.

The National Sport Day is also a further example of the country’s commitment to sport, in addition to the

‘Schools Olympic Program’, which encourages schoolchildren to practice sport as an integral part of their

daily life.

On February 12, the Qatar Olympic Committee will open all sports clubs and facilities, allowing everyone,

men, women, children and persons with disabilities to practice and enjoy sporting activities. Events at

the Corniche, Aspire, Al Rafaa Street and the Olympic Parks will demonstrate the importance of sport in

daily life, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Qatar Olympic Committee wants to promote sports,

physical education and sustainable development, further enhancing the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Additionally, a Sports Zone is being set up by QOC near the Corniche, featuring all-day sport and

recreational activities open for all, from February 12 till 16.

Qatar is one of few nations that dedicate a Day of Sport for its society.

The VisionTo adopt the best practices and means in promoting the practice of sport and physical activities among

members of the society.

The Objectives 1. Widen the scope of community participation in sport and physical activities and increase the average

of active participation.

2. Provide all members of Qatar Society with the opportunity to participate in entertaining activities.

3. Promote a sport culture in the society in order to increase awareness about the importance of sport

and physical activities.4. Establish criteria for measuring the level of social and individual participation in sport and physical

activities.

5. Promote the sporting and recreational activities and make participants enjoy the activities organised

during the National Sport Day.

Everyone is invited to be a part of the National Sport Day, and organisations and private companies are

encouraged to be part of the event by organising activities on the day. .



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Qatar National Vision 2030

The Qatar National Sport Day aims to promote sports, physical education and sustainable development,

and in doing so further enhance the guiding principles of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Qatar’s National Vision is based on the Guiding Principles of the Permanent Constitution and the direc-

tions of Their Highnesses the Emir, the Heir Apparent and Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, as well

as on extensive consultation with government institutions and local and international experts.

The National Vision builds on a society that promotes justice, benevolence and equality. The Vision em-

bodies the principles of the Permanent Constitution which:

• protects public and personal freedoms;

• promotes moral and religious values and traditions; and

• guarantees security, stability and equal opportunities.

Qatar’s National Vision rests on four pillars:

• Human Development

• Social Development

• Economic Development

• Environmental Development.



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The 2012 National Sport Day

The country’s inaugural National Sport Day (NSD) took place on 14 February 2012 and saw the participa-

tion of several governmental and non-governmental institutions, making the event a significant success

under all aspects.

All government and non-government authorities which participated in the prestigious event described

the event, instituted by the Emiri decree issued by HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the DeputyEmir, Heir Apparent and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, as a historic for both communities

and individuals.

HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee high-

lighted the interaction of community with the event.

The Secretary General highlighted the National Sport Day aim to encourage members of local community

to adopt healthy lifestyle and develop the physical and psychological abilities of the community in light

of the 2030 National Vision.

Sheikh Saoud said that the “National Sport Day will increase the awareness to the importance of sport”.

All Municipalities across Qatar, security bodies, oil and gas companies, both public and private sectors,

sport federations and clubs, Ministries and institutions marked the event in a festive national scene.

Among many others, the Qatar Football Association, together with the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee

and Al-Dowri and Al-Kass Corporation held activities involving 25 different teams at Aspire Zone; Qatar

Petroleum organised events in over 50 sports across seven locations in the country; and the Qatar Foun-

dation for Education, Science and Community Development hosted activities whose participants are

estimated to have burned a staggering one million calories.

The inaugural National Sport Day was also an opportunity for the Qatar Olympic Committee to conduct

a survey to assess the participants’ sport practice. Polling stations distributed at different locations like

the Corniche, Cultural Village and Aspire Zone reported that, of the 457 individuals engaged in the sur-

vey, more than 400 actively practiced sport in a regular manner, whereas only just above 50 didn’t do any

activity.

The survey also showed that the breakdown of the active individuals was of 295 males and 111 females,

while among the inactive participants the proportions were respectively 31 and 20.

Finally, the survey highlighted that more than 120 individuals practice sport at least once a week, with 134 taking part in activities three times a week.



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National Sport Day Ambassadors

Ashraf Amgad Elseify - Athletics – Hammer Throw

Qatar Athletics’ next big thing. In his 16-year of age Ashraf set a World Youth best in Hammer Throw and

last season he broke the World Junior record in Barcelona despite still being counted as a youth athlete.

In the Catalan capital of Barcelona, Ashraf won the World Junior title, a couple of weeks after triumphing

at the Asian Junior Championships.

Ibrahim Khalfan - Football – Al Sadd

Ibrahim is considered the most talented football player of his generation. Son of the famous former

international player Ibrahim Khalfan Al Khalfan, he was raised up in Al Arabi, following the footsteps

of his father. In 2006 he was voted Asian Player of the Season, a unique and still sole in his kind

accomplishment for the Qatar football. Still 24, the Al Sadd playmaker has earned almost won 50 caps

for the national team and won the Asian Champions League trophy in 2011.

Mutaz Essa Barshim - Athletics – High Jump

In London 2012 Olympic Games 21-year-old Mutaz became only the second Qatari to win an Athletics

medal, after securing bronze in men’s High Jump.

The Aspire Academy educated athlete won several major global and continental honours in the last

couple of years including the World Junior title, Asian indoor & outdoor Championships gold and the

Arab Games crown, while he also qualified in every big event’s final. He is the current Asian record co-

holder with 2.39.

Noor Al Malki - Athletics – Sprinting events

Noor was the first ever Qatari female Olympian in Athletics events. She was unlucky not to finish her

Olympic preliminary round 100m race in London, after sustaining a leg injury soon after she left the

starting blocks. She started practicing in 2008 at 14 years of age and soon became the fastest Qatari

winning the Qatar Athletics Federation Best Female Athlete award for 2011.

Nada Arkaji - Swimming – Freestyle

In August 2012 at the London Aquatics Center, 18-year-old Nada became the first woman to represent

Qatar at the Olympic Games competing in the 50m freestyle. Nada began practicing as a 9-year-old at

the Tidal Waves Club at the Al Jazeera Academy. She is the daughter of Qatar national team and Al Sadd

goalkeeper, Mohamed Wafa Arkaji.

Abdulrahman Abdulqader Abdulrahman - Parathletics - Throwing

The sole Qatari entry at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Abdulrahman competed in Shot Put F34,

Discus Throw F32-34 and Javelin Throw F33-34, with the sixth place in Discus being his best placing.

Addulrahman ranked also 7th in Javelin and 9th in the Shot Put.

Jarallah Ali Almari - Football – Al Rayyan

The 24-year-old Al Rayyan striker is one of the most prolific strikers and most improved players of the

Qatar Stars League. He started played professionally for Al Rayyan in 2007. He joined Al-Kharitiyath for

the 2009-2010 season where he had a successful spell. He re-joined Al Rayyan in 2010 and is a permanent

member of team’s frontline ever since. Jarallah is included regularly at all National Tean call ups.

Saed Juma Al Hitmi - Volleyball – Al Arabi

Saed is an iconic figure in Qatar’s volleyball. He has captained Men’s National Team several times. He

started playing volleyball in high school motivated by his brother Abdullah who was playing in Al Arabi

Volleyball team, as well as the National team. He has won several titles with Al Arabi and was voted

Qatar Volleyball League MVP for the 2007-2008 season.



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NSD Logo

The National Sport Day logo captures the essence of energy, sportsmanship and dynamism. The logo

comprises two elements – a running person image and the National Sport Day logotype.

These two elements merge together into one mark conveying harmony, balance and strength, defining

the qualities needed for success.

The logo contains six colours: maroon (the colour of Qatar’s national flag), red (symbolizing passion,

energy, happiness and sunshine), green (life, nature, growth, harmony, freshness), black (power,

elegance, formality), yellow (innovation, creativity, thinking, ideas) and light blue (peace, sincerity,

confidence, integrity).

Logos for use by the media are available on the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa



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National Sport Day Mascots

They are young, healthy and sporty – and they are ready to inspire all Qataris to jump into action: they

are the two new mascots of National Sport Day!

Khazaz and Odaynah, whose names are references to the proud Qatari tradition, are a male and female

wild desert hare: they embody the spirit of the country and its customs; they are also sport lovers, and

they will invite all National Sport Day participants to join them in running, jumping, walking and playingsports.

Khazaz is 13 years old and has an ambitious, curious and vivacious personality that leads him to a desire

to learn through sport. Odaynah, is 15 years old and wants sport – and the health benefits it produces -

to be a vehicle for a peaceful world and a prosperous community.

The Mascots have been designed by Classic Dream, a company that applied its knowledge of national

culture and its pride in being Qatari to the development of the characters of Khazaz and Odaynah.

The National Sport Day Mascots will play an active role during the events on February 12, and are sure

to be a hit with kids. They will also be featured in a colouring book for kids and a magazine, and will

continue to promote Sports for All in the future as well.



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Venues and Locations

The 2013 National Sport Day will take place in some of the most iconic locations across the country.

A Sports Zone will be set up near the Doha Corniche between February 12 and 16, while on February 12

activities will take place in the following locations:

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QOC Sports Zone• Doha Corniche

• Museum of Islamic Art Park

• Sports Clubs and Federations

• Aspire Zone

• Olympic Parks

• Katara (Cultural Village)

• Al Refaa Street

• Industrial Areas

QOC Sports Zone

The Sports Zone, set on the Corniche, is one of the main hubs of the National Sport Day and will be open

for five days (February 12 to 16), allowing everyone to have a chance to try its numerous activities.

The Sports Zone programme features all participating national federations allowing individuals to try

their hand at popular sports such as athletics, tennis, football and many others.

Doha Corniche

The Corniche is a 14 km promenade that follows the sweep of the bay. Popular with joggers, walkers,roller-bladers, picnickers and photographers, the paved and landscaped Corniche is the focal point for

spectacular events and firework displays.

One of the main locations of the National Sport Day, the Corniche hosts the Sports Walk and the VIP Walk

and make perfect use of its waterside location by being the venue for the rowing and sailing events.

Museum of Islamic Art Park

The Museum of Islamic Art is a world-class collecting institution which preserves, studies and exhibitsmasterpieces spanning three continents and 13 centuries.

Situated by the Museum, the new seafront MIA Park is nearly 280,000-square-meter (68-acre), crescent-

shaped and designed by Pei Partnership Architects of New York. The MIA Park includes about three

kilometers of lit pedestrian pathways shaded by native palm trees.

MIA Park is conveniently located right off the Corniche Road through the Port Road entrance. Visitors may

access the park through the parking area of the Museum of Islamic Art or they may park their vehicles at

a new parking area adjacent to the Doha Port.

The Museum of Islamic Art Park is the host venue for the road cycling event.



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Sports Clubs

Around the country, sports clubs for all ages and abilities are opening their doors to the public for

special events, taster sessions and fun activities. With offers including a wide range of sports, there is

something for everyone’s taste!

Aspire Zone

The Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City, is a 250-hectare (2.5 square kilometers) sporting

complex located in Al Waab district of Doha. It was established as an international sports destination in

2003 and in the following year an educational center for the development of sporting champions (the

ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence) was opened. The complex contains several sporting venues and a

state-of-the-art double indoor sports hall.

The Aspire Run and the Walk to Remember take place at the Aspire Zone, alongside the School Olympics

Programme. The Aspire Indoor Hall, instead, plays host to a range of sport activities reserved for ladies,

including football, volleyball, basketball and handball.

Olympic Parks

The Olympic Parks are exciting new developments created to serve the community of Qatar.

Barzan Olympic Park was inaugurated on 29 April 2012 to be the first Olympic park in the state of Qatar.

The newly opened park reflects the keenness of the state of Qatar to achieve ambitions of Qatari people

to have more recreational facilities. The park includes green areas, restaurants, kids zone, two football

playgrounds, two tennis courts, basketball court, mosque, swimming pool, cycling track, fountains,

walking lanes and restrooms.

Katara

Katara Cultural Village is the home of many cultural institutions that make up the social fabric of

modern Qatar. Set in a beautiful location between the Pearl and Doha’s West Bay, Katara features a full

programme of cultural activities, operas and courses; the area also features several restaurants catering

to all tastes and cuisines.

On National Sport Day, Katara is one of the main activity centres with several sports federations andprivate companies hosting events, and a programme of initiatives organised by Katara itself.

Al Refaa Street

Private organisations have been offered the opportunity to book a space in the activity area in Al Refaa

street in order to organise programmes that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

22 booths are being set up by private companies, allowing participants to take part in a range of different

events to suit everyone’s taste.



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Participating Sports & Clubs

The following federations, associations and sports clubs have agreed to take part in the activities of the

2013 National Sport Day:

• Qatar Football Association

• Qatar Shooting Federation

• Qatar Table Tennis Association• Qatar Sailing & Rowing Federation

• Qatar Weightlifting and Body Building

Federation

• Qatar Swimming Association

• Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation

• Qatar Basketball Federation

• Qatar Fencing Federation

• Qatar Taekwondo and Judo Federation

• Qatar Association of Athletics Federation

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Qatar Gymnastics Federation• Qatar Hockey Federation

• Qatar Cycling Federation

• Al Sadd Sports Club

• Umm Salal Sports Club

• Al Arabi Sports Club• Al Markhiya Sports Club

• Al Gharafa Sports Club

• Al Kharitiyath Sports Club

• Al Shamal Sports Club

• Al Khor Sports Club

• Al Shahaniya Sports Club

• Al Wakhra Sports Club

• Qatar Sports Club

• El Jaish Sports Club

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Lekhwiya Sports Club• Barzan Youth Center

• Althakhira Youth Center

• Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

• Qatar Cricket Club

• Al-Ahli Sports Club

• Musaimeer Sports Club

• Muaidir Sport Club

• Al-Rayyan Sports Club

• Al-Sailiyia Sports Club

Sports:

Athletics

Is an Olympic Sport since 1896 (for men) and 1928 for women and, along with Boxing and Wrestling, is

one of the sports that connects the ancient Games with the modern Olympics.

Athletics has evolved to include a hugely varied assortment of sporting challenges for men and women

of all ages. The complete list now includes track and field events, road running races, cross country

races, mountain running, walking, throwing, jumping and combined events. All thrive on the challenge of

one’s rivals and the joy of self-improvement.

The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) is the sport international governing bodywhile Qatar Association of Athletics Federation (QAAF) is the national federation responsible for the

sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Athletics is available for practice at the Qatar Olympic

Committee Sports Zone. For additional information on the event programme, participation and the

Sports Zone location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on IAAF please visit www.iaaf.org while for the National Federation and their

programme please visit www.qatarathletic.com

Basketball

Is an Olympic Sport since 1936 (for men) and 1976 for women, although it was a demonstration sport

(men) in 1904 and 1924.



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Basketball athletes on court are almost flying! Basket is a game that needs an incessant flow of action

that demands complex and high speed teamwork. Inspiration, spontaneity and trickery are the words that

best describe the game. Basketball is played with two teams of five players on a hard, flat court. Hoops

are mounted high on a backboard at opposite ends of the court. The main objective of the game is to

score the most baskets by shooting the ball into the opposing team’s hoop. The winning team is the one

that has scored the most points at the end of the game.

A popular variant is 3x3 basketball, which is increasingly becoming a key motor for the developmentof the sport. One of the biggest strengths of 3x3 is its simplicity both in terms of rules and in terms of

required facilities. It comprises of two teams, each team consists of four players, of whom three are on

the court at any given time, plus one coach. The game is played on half of a FIBA regulation court, with

one basket. The game is divided into two periods of 5 minutes each. The winner is the first team to score

33 or more points. If neither team reaches 33 points at the end of regulation, the team with the highest

score wins, as in regular basketball.

FIBA, is the ‘Federation Internationale de Basketball Amateur’, the sport international governing body

while Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development

& promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Basketball is available for practice at the Qatar Olympic



For more information on FIBA please visit www.fiba.com while for the National Federation and their

programmes please visit www.qatarbasketball.qa/en/

Canoe Kayak

Sprint Canoeing was a demonstration sport at 1924 Olympics and became an official event (medals) in 1936, with the slalom to be officially registered in 1972.

Canoeing is divided in two disciplines, the Sprint and the Slalom. The events are designated by a letter

(K for kayak and C for canoe) and a number (for the number of athletes per boat). Kayakers paddle facing

the front, and are competing in races comprise of heats, semi finals & finals. The competition course for

the Sprint is similar to the rowing one. Slalom competition, on the other hand, is like watching people

flung into a gigantic “washing machine”. The athlete needs to become one with their boat, battling

the rough waters. Both disciplines demands strength, courage, quickness of thought and are very

spectacular.

ICF, the International Canoe Federation, is the sport international governing body while the Qatar Sailing

& Rowing (QSF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Canoe Kayak is available for practice at the Corniche

(Sheraton area) and within the Federation venue. For additional information on the event programme,

participation and the Corniche location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on ICF please visit www.canoeicf.com/icf/ while for the for National Federation and

their programme please visit www.qatarsailing.org

Cycling

Is an Olympic sport since 1896 (track & road for men) while women road race included in the programme

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Cycling has a diverse audience and viewers. It offers the latest design and newest materials, speed and

endurance. Cycling includes a variety of races; from sprints, middle distances and endurance, all against

all, individual time trials, individual & team pursuit and chases and point races.

Road races have riders starting together in a bunch and riding over long courses of varying distances

with the first across the line declared the winner.

The individual time trial is usually raced over 40-50km with the riders setting off individually at regularintervals (every one minute) with the competitor completing the course in the fastest time declared the

winner. Team time trials have a similar principle as the individual time trial, but these events are raced

by teams of a minimum of three and a maximum of four riders cycling as a team and setting off at regular

intervals (every three minutes).

UCI, is the ‘Union Cycliste Internationale’, the sport international governing body while Qatar Cycling

Federation (QCF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Cycling (road) is available for practice at the Corniche

(Orry location) at the Federation venue. For additional information on the event programme, participation

and the Orry location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on UCI please visit www.uci.com while for the National Federation and their

programme please visit www.qatarcf.org/en

Football

Is an Olympic Sport since 1908 (for men) with the women competition to be introduced in 1996.

Football is one of the world’s most popular sports. It is played between two teams of 11 players with the

objective of putting the ball into the opponent’s goal by either kicking or heading it. Only goalkeeperscan use their hands. A game lasts for 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each. The team

that scores the most goals wins the match.

A hugely popular variant is 5x5 football, which sees two teams of five players competing on an artificial

pitch (indoor or outdoor) of reduced dimensions. Both goals and balls are smaller and players are not

allowed to enter the goalkeeper’s area, while the match is made up of two periods of 20 minutes each.

FIFA, Federation Internationale de Football Association is the sport international governing body

while Qatar Football Association is the national association responsible for the sport development &

promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Football (5x5) is available for practice at the Qatar

Olympic Committee – Sports Zone. For additional information on the event programme, participation and

the Sports Zone location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on FIFA please visit www.fifa.com while for the for National Association and their

programmes please visit them on www.qfa.com.qa

Gymnastics

Is an Olympic Sport since 1896 (for Men Artistic), while trampoline was introduced in 2000. Women

artistic was included in the programme in 1928; rhythmic in 1984 and trampoline in 2000.

At the highest level, the athletes of Gymnastics offers the illusion that the laws of gravity can be



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escaped. It is a sport that requires immense self discipline, grace and, in the case of artistic gymnastics,

courage, great strength and preternatural spatial awareness. Artistic (the classic form of the sport)

involves fixed pieces of equipment plus men’s rings. In Trampoline, the athletes repeatedly launches

themselves to heights of up to ten meters and thus are performing acrobatic maneuvers. Rhythmic, is a

spectacular discipline which combines elements of acrobatics & dance with music (no vocals).

Federation International de Gymnastique (FIG) is the sport international governing body while Qatar

Gymnastics Federation (QGF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development &promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the disciplines of Trampoline & Artistic Gymnastics (floor exercise

only) for men & women is available for practice at the Qatar Olympic Committee Sports Zone. For

additional information on the event programme, participation and the Sports Zone location please visit

the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on FIG please visit www.fig-gymnastics.com while for the National Federation and

their programmes please visit www.qatargym.com

Handball

Is an Olympic Sport since 1972 (Men) while it appeared as a demonstration sport since 1936. Women

competition was introduced in 1976.

Handball is a team-based (2 teams of seven players), sport requiring great skill and fast pace. It requires

ball handling talent (pass, troughs, catch, control) while an excessive body contact is permitted. The

match is played in a court of 40mx 20m with a 3m (wide) goal; and has a duration of two 30 minutes

halves separated in two 15minutes intervals. The winner of the match is the one with the more goals.

International Handball Federation (IHF) is the sport international governing body while Qatar HandballFederation (QHF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion. Qatar

will proudly host the 2015 World Men’s Championships.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Handball is available for practice at the Qatar Olympic



For more information on QHF please visit www.ihf.info while for the National Federation and their

programmes please visit www.qatar-handball.com

Rowing

Is an Olympic Sport for men since 1900 and for women since 1976.

Rowing is a sport that requires a colossal amount of training and an ability to endure immense physical

pain. Rowers face backwards and a tactical and psychological advantage is gained by being in the front;

consequently an explosive start. The competition is simple. In all events, up to 8 boats are racing side

by side in lanes (marked in buoys) over a straight distance (varies, with the Olympic to be 2000m).

Competition features different boat classes, based on the number of individuals in each crew and the

rowing technique.

FISA, “Federation Internationale des Societes d’Aviron is the sport international governing body while

Qatar Sailing & Rowing (QSF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development &

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During the National Sport Day 2013, the disciplines of Rowing is available for practice at the Cornice

(Sheraton area). For additional information on the event programme, participation and the Cornice

location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on FISA please visit www.worldrowing.com/fisa while for the for National

Federation and their programme please visit www.qatarsailing.org

Sailing

Is an Olympic Sport since 1900. The sport retains much of the glamour of its high society origins while

it offers a complex and compelling spectacle, combining tactical sophistication and athleticism with the

unpredictability of the wind & waves.

Sailing categories are open to men & women and include different types of classes like Windsurfing,

Laser, 470, Star Finn and 49er. The competition is staged in marked courses on lakes or open water. In

general, sailing races fall into two categories - fleet racing and match. Fleet racing involves all competing

boats racing against each other at the same time. Match racing is where two boats compete one-on-one.

ISAF, the International Sailing Federation is the sport international governing body while Qatar Sailing &

Rowing (QSF) is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Sailing is available for practice at the Corniche (Orry

area) and within the Federation venue. For additional information on the event programme, participation

and the Corniche location please visit the National Sport Day website www.sportday.qa

For more information on ISAF please visit www.sailing.org/ while for the for National Federation and

their programme please visit www.qatarsailing.org

Shooting

Is an Olympic Sport for men since 1896 (except 1904 & 1928), with the women’s competition to be

introduced in 1984. Qatari shooter, Nasser Al Attiyah, one of the sport legends, during the London 2012

Olympic Games won the bronze medal in men’s Skeet competition.

Shooting is a sport that is all about intense self-absorption, static posture and micro movements of the

trigger finger. The sport events are the Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun with the competitors to shoot small

fixed circular targets (divided into rings) in Pistol & Rifle from different distances and positions; while in

the shotgun events (trap – shooters are moving into 5 positions and the skeet – 8 positions) the athletes

are shooting flying clay targets.

ISSF, International Shooting Sport Federation is the sport international governing body while Qatar

Shooting Federation is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the disciplines of Shooting (shotgun – electronic targets) is

available for practice at the Qatar Olympic Committee Sports Zone. For additional information on the

event programme, participation and the Sports Zone location please visit the National Sport Day website

www.sportday.qa

For more information on ISSF please visit www.issf-sports.org while for the for National Federation and

their programmes please visit www.qatarshooting.asia/home-en



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Table Tennis

Is an Olympic sport since 1988.

Is is a sport that in a high level has the speed and intensity of a martial art. It is so fast that the ball flies

with a speed of over 70km, making it hard to follow, keeping this pace for extended periods of time. It is

a sport of tactics, all about sending the opponent in the wrong direction, mentally as well as physically.

Table tennis is played between two (singles) or four players (doubles). Players use small racquets to hita small white or orange ball back and forth across a table divided by a net. Players take turns to hit two

serves in a row, and win a point if their opponent fails to return the ball onto the table. The first player to

score eleven points wins the game, and the match is won by the first player to win the required number

of games, either best of five or seven.

ITTF, International Table Tennis Federation is the sport international governing body while Qatar Table

Tennis Federation is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Table Tennis is available for practice at the Qatar

Olympic Committee – Sports Zone. For additional information on the event programme, participation and


For more information on ITTF please visit www.ittf.com while for the for National Federation and their

programmes please contact them on [email protected]

Tennis

Is an Olympic sport since 1896 (until 1924) and then re-entered the Olympic programme in 1988.

Tennis is a fast, intense and intimate sport, a great spectacular. Players are competing in singles or

doubles matches in a competition area 23.7m long by 8.2m wide separated in the middle by a net. Thegoal in tennis is to hit the ball over the net, landing within the confines of the court, and preventing the

opponent from being able to hit the ball back.

ITF, International Tennis Federation is the sport international governing body while Qatar Tennis

Federation is the national federation responsible for the sport development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Tennis is available for practice at the Qatar Olympic

Committee – Sports Zone. For additional information on the event programme, participation and the


For more information on ITF please visit www.itftennis.com while for the National Federation and their

programmes please contact them on www.qatartennis.org

Weightlifting

Is an Olympic Sport since 1896 (for men) and since 1920 continuously is included in the official

programme.

If 100m run meets the Olympic Games motto; CITIUS (faster) and high jump the ALTIUS (higher), the

sport of weightlifting, unquestionable represents the FORTIUS (stronger). The sport provides one of the

most theatrical stages in the competitions. At the Olympic Games the sport involves two disciplines; the

Snatch (no arms rest phase) and the Clean & Jerk (rest of arms at the shoulder height) with the athletes

competing in different weight categories with three attempts in each. Speed of execution, explosivity

along with endless strength defines a great weightlifter.



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The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the sport international governing body while Qatar

Weightlifting & Bodybuilding Federation (QWBF) is the national federation responsible for the sport

development & promotion.

During the National Sport Day 2013, the sport of Weightlifting is available for practice at the Qatar

Olympic Committee Sports Zone. For additional information on the event programme, participation and


For more information on IWF please visit www.iwf.net while for the National Federation and their

programme please visit qwbf.net



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National Sport Day Website

The most up-to-date information about the 2013 Qatar National Sport Day is available on the www.sport-

day.qa website.

Among the available data are:

•

An interactive map highlighting all locations and activities• An up-to-date programme of activities

• A photo gallery with shots from the 2012 National Sport Day

• Materials such as the official National Sport Day logo and brand guidelines for use by media and

organisers

The website also includes an online form for all interested Public Organisations and Private companies

wishing to participate in the 2013 National Sport Day by organising an event.

www.facebook.com/QatarNSD

www.twitter.com/Qatar_NSD



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Programme of Activities

QOC locations:

• Corniche

• QOC Sports Zone

• Al Refaa Street

• Aspire Zone

•

Aspire - Women’s Committee Indoor Hall• QOC Federations

• Sport Clubs

• Katara

• Youth Centres and Olympic Parks

Partnerships

Ministry of Municipalities Qatar TV Al Jassim Group

Emiri Diwan Private Engineering Office Al Rayyan TV Fauchon

Supreme Council of Health Al Kass TV Auditoire

Ministry of Interior Sports Corner Aspetar

National Federations HMC Injaz

Hemaya Group 4

Sponsorship

• ExxonMobil

• McDonalds

• LuLu Hypermarket

• Al Refaa Street Companies:

QF for Women and Child Rights Supreme Council of Health Ministry of InteriorQatar Red Crescent Ministry of Municipalities Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Qatar Leadership Academy Sports Corner Ministry of Energy

Ministry of Justice Ashgal Siemens Ltd

a. Corniche

Dates

12 February 2013 One Full day

Sport & Activities Programme

Sport Walk (VIPs) 09:00 – 10:00 Start at Orry – Ends at Sheraton

Sailing Races of all kinds 09:00 – 13:00 Orry

Sailing Boats Demonstrations 10:00 – 12:00 Orry

SOP Run 11:00 – 12:00 Start at Emiri Diwan – Ends at Orry

Media Walk 11:00 – 12:00 Start at Orry – Ends at Sheraton

Rowing Ergometer Practice 10:00 – 17:00 Sheraton

Rowing / Canoe Kayak 14:00 – 15:00 Sheraton

Cycling 15:00 – 16:30 Start at Sheraton – Ends at Orry



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Locations

• Orry / Murjan as Start Line 09:00 – 17:00

• Sheraton Hotel 14:00 – 15:00

• Emiri Diwan 10:00 – 12:00

Other Activities

Start & Finish markings / stamps 09:00 – 17:00 By Special EventsGift Distribution 09:00 – 17:00 By Special Events

Sport Presentation / Music 09:00 – 20:00 By Sports

Water / Fruit Stations 09:00 – 20:00 By Marketing (LuLu)

b. QOC Sports Zone

Dates

12 Feb – 16 Feb 2013

Full day activities but with special matches as per schedule below

Sport Programme

Basketball (3x3) 09:00 – 10:00 & 19:00 – 20:00 By Sport / QBF

Handball 09:00 – 10:00 & 19:00 – 20:00 By Sport / QHA

Tennis 10:00 – 11:00 & 16:00 – 17:00 By Sport / QTF

Table Tennis 10:00 – 11:00 & 17:00 – 18:00 By Sport / QTTF

Athletics 11:00 – 12:00 & 18:00 – 21:00 By Sport / QAAF

Weightlifting 10:00 - 11:00 & 16:00 - 17:00 By Sport / QWBF

Shooting 11:00 – 12:00 & 18:00 – 19:00 By Sport / QSF

Gymnastics (Trampoline) 12:00 – 13:00 & 17:00 – 18:00 By Sport / QGF

Other Activities

Sport Information Centre 09:00 – 22:00 By Sport and NF staff

VIP Majlis 09:00 – 22:00 By Government Relations

Catering concessions for public (2) 09:00 – 22:00 By Special Events

Merchandise Store with QOC items 09:00 – 22:00 By G.R. Marketing

Media Studio 09:00 – 20:00 By Media

Stage & Screen for performances 19:00 – 22:00 By Special Events

Entertainers 09:00 – 20:00 By Special Events

Sports Market (Flea Market) 09:00 – 20:00 By Special Events & Government Relations

Business Games 09:00 – 20:00 By INJAZ

c. Al Refaa Road



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Dates


Activities Programme

22 Sponsor booths 09:00 – 22:00 By G. R and Marketing

d. Aspire Zone

Dates



Football Matches 08:00 - 20:00 Aspire Zone

Aspire Run 09:00 – 11:00 Within Aspire Zone walking course

Walk to Remember 13:00 – 18:00 Aspire Zone - Venues

Karate Rules Definition Courses/Training 08:00 – 20:00 Hamad Acquatic Centre

Taekwondo/Judo demonstration matches 09:00 – 12:00 &

16:00 – 18:00

Aspire Zone

e. Aspire - Women’s Committee Indoor Hall

Dates 12 February 2013 One Full day


Kids’ Corner 09:00 - 12:00 Outdoor - Parking of QWSC

Football 09:00 - 10:30 Main Hall - QWSC

Handball 09:00 - 10:30 Main Hall - QWSC

Volleyball 09:00 - 11:00 Warm-up Hall - QWSC

Basketball 09:00 - 11:00 Warm-up Hall - QWSCBoxing - Rhouda Center 10:30 - 11:15 Main Hall - QWSC

Yoga - Dora-Almashata Center 10:30 - 11:15 Main Hall - QWSC

Pilates - Dora-Almashata Center 10:30 - 11:15 Main Hall - QWSC

Taekwondo Show (TK Federation) 10:30 - 12:15 Main Hall - QWSC

Preparing Healthy Food and Drinks - Rhouda Center 10:00 - 12:00 QWSC

Kids Athletics (QAA) 10:00 - 12:00 Outdoor QWSC

Video Show about QWSC All Day Main Hall Big Screen



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f. Sports Federations

Qatar Badminton Association 09:00 – 14:00 Facilities Open To Public & Sport Demonstration

(Joaun Bin Jassim School)

Qatar Billiard & Snooker

Federation

09:00 – 16:00 Billiard & Snooker practise (Federation premises -

Indoor Hall)

Qatar Boxing Federation 09:00 – 18:00 All About Boxing (Federation premises - Indoor Hall)

16:00 – 17:30 Exhibition contests (Federation premises - Indoor

Hall)

Qatar Bowling Federation 14:00 – 15:00 Sport practise for Family (Federation premises)

15:00 – 15:30 Gift & presents distribution (Federation premises)

15:30 – 17:30 Kids Entertainment (Federation premises)

17:30 – 18:30 Bowling matches for youth (Federation premises)

19:00 – 20:00 Bowling matches for men (Federation premises)

14:00 – 20:00 Sport for All (Billiard/Table Tennis/Baby Foot) at the

Federation premisesQatar Chess Federation 10:00 – 12:00 Chess Blitz (Federation training centers)

Qatar Equestrian Federation 15:00 – 21:00 Show Jumping (Federation premises - outdoor arena)

Qatar Golf Federation All Day Golf Championship (men - Beginners /Federation

premises - indoor hall)

Qatar Hockey All Day Clubs Hockey matches - sport demonstration at

Rayyan Stadium

Qatar Paralympic Committee 09:00 – 13:00 Paralympic & friends - Open Day (Federation premises

- Indoor Hall)

16:00 – 20:00 Basketball/Athletics performance (Federationpremises - Indoor Hall)

Qatar Squash Federation 09:00 – 14:00 Facilities Open To Public & Sport Demonstration

(Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex)

Qatar Tennis Federation 06:00 – 21:00 Sport Demonstration & Teaching of Basic skills

(Federation premises); Sport Practice.

Qatar Volleyball Federation All Day Beach Volleyball competition (Federation premises)

g. Sport Clubs

Dates



a. Al Ahli 09.00-10.30 Sports competitions

11.00-12.00 Recreational Activities

15.00-16.30 Sports competitions

17.00-18.00 Football matches Outdoor field

09.00-18.00 Basketball /Football/ Volleyball matches Indoor Hall

09.00-12.00 Basketball matches Outdoor

19.30-21.00 Music party



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b. Al Gharafa 07.00-15.00 Indoor hall activities Indoor Hall


c. Al Khor 08.00-10.00 Kid’s activities Indoor Hall


10.00-12.00 Walk Event Outdoor field

10.00-12.00 Table Tennis Indoor Hall

d. Al Khretyat 08:00-16:00 Football Friendly match (veteran - first

team)

Club Facility

Lecture on the importance of “Sports” Club Premises

Lecture- Sports Achievement in Qatar

Football Friendly matches - Age Groups

e. Al Markhiya 08.00-15.00 Football matches Outdoor field

Athletics activities Outdoor track

f. Al Sadd Club 12:00–16:00 Handball matches Indoor Hall

11:00 – 16:00 Football matches Outdoor main field 11:00 – 16:00 Volleyball matches Indoor Hall

10:00 – 16:00 Kid’s activities Premises Parking

10:00 – 16:00 Theatrical & Music performance Premises Parking

g. Al Salia 09:00-16:00 Football matches for public Outdoor field

h. Al Shahania 10.00-11.00 Football matches Outdoor field

16.00-17.00 Face Painting Indoor hall



All Day Kid’s activities

i. Al Shumal 09:00-10:00 Table Tennis activities Indoor Hall

10:00-12:00 Volleyball matches Indoor Hall

12:00-15:00 Football matches Outdoor field

15:00-15:30 Basketball matches Indoor Hall

15:30-17:00 Athletics Activities Indoor Hall

09:00-16:00 Gym (Club Gym open to public)

j. Muaither

Sports Club

18:00 - 19:00 Football Matches Outdoor field

20:00 - 22:00 Women’s & Family Activities Club Premises

10:00 -12:00 Paralympic Sports Activities Club Premises

17:00 - 20:00 Volleyball matches Club Premises

k. Mysaimeer 09:00 - 12:00 Football & Cricket activities Club Facilities

16:00 - 20:00 Football matches Outdoor field

l. Qatar Cricket

Club

08:00-19:00 Cricket Tournament West Bay & Cricket

Stadium

m. Qatar

Sports Club

08:00-16:00 Sport Activities Indoor/Outdoor field

n. Umm-Salal

Sport Club

09:00-11:00 Football match (officers & staff of Club &

Umm-Salal Ali Center)

Umm Salal Ali Center -

outdoors



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h. Katara

Dates



Qatar Table Tennis Federation 09:00 – 21:00 Table Tennis MatchesQatar Basketball Federation All Day 3x3 Basketball Tournament

Qatar Chess Federation 10:00 - 12:00 Chess Blitz

h. Youth Centers and Olympic Parks

Dates



Barzan Youth Center &

Olympic Park

15:30 - 18:30 Traditional games, Football, Basketball, Self-defense show,

Beach Volleyball, Public walk, Indoor Hall Activities, Water

sport competitions.

Smeismeh Youth Center

& Olympic Park

15:15 - 15:45 50m Run

15:30 - 16:00 Volleyball Competition

16:00 - 16:30 Table Tennis Competition

16:30 - 17:00 Football Competition

18:00 Gift Giveaways

Zkhira Park 09:00 - 11:00 Marathon

11:00 - 12:00 Basketball Practice (teaching the game)

09:00 - 13:00 Female Sport Function

TBC Al Arab Newspaper Football Competition



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Qatar Event Calendar – 2013

In addition to the National Sport Day, 2013 is going to a year rich of sport events for the whole of Qatar.

Here is a list of the events planned for the first months of 2013.

Qatar Exxon Mobil Tennis Open 31/12/2012 – 5/1/2013International Friendship Football Tournament 1-10/1/2013

AFC Football Festival 1-10/1/2013

International Amateurs Golf Championships 10-12/1/2013

10th Qatar International Men’s Fencing Grand Prix 17-21/1/2013

Qatar CBQ Golf Masters Championships 24-27/1/2013

Qatar Women’s International Cycling Tour 1-3/2/2013

Qatar Men’s International Cycling Tour 5-12/2/2013

Qatar WTA Ladies Open Tennis Fed 11-17/2/2013Qatar International Sailing Championships 12-16/2/2013

GCC Qatar Cup for Girl’s Endurance 15/2/2013

17th Qatar International Professional and Juniors Table Tennis Tournaments 20-24/2/2013

Qatar International Endurance Race 24/2/2013

Asian Juniors Squash Championships 1-10/3/2013

GCC Paralympics 2-9/3/2013

Islamic Triathlon 16/3/2013

Qatar Paralympic Programme 4/3/2013

2nd International Women’s Handball Tournament 20-24/3/2013

5th Men & Women Artistic Gymnastics World Cup 27-29/3/2013

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