(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Qatar University (QU) President Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham, staff, faculty, students and their families joined celebrants across Qatar in observing the annual National Sports Day here.
QU's Sports and Recreation Section in the Student Activities Department conducted a series of sporting and fitness events on its campus and at Katara.
The activities headlined 'Sports Bring Us Together' aimed to promote sports and healthy lifestyles throughout the community. They were organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Community College of Qatar (CCQ), and Katara, the official host.
At QU Sports Hall, QU female students participated in a number of sport-related and recreational activities such as yoga, zumba, strength and conditioning, and bubble ball games, QU said.
At Katara, the activities programme included a March Competition for kids (1km) and adults (2.5km), a skydiving show performed by a QU team, and maritime activities such as volleyball and football. A sideline exhibition featured two information booths. Visitors were provided with information on sportive and healthy lifestyles, fitness, and nutrition.
These activities are part of QU's contribution to highlighting the health benefits of sports and fitness in line with the National Health Strategy and QNV 2030.
QU Associate VP for Student Life and Services Mr Abdulla Al-Yafei said, adding, "QU is demonstrating the importance of exercise for building a healthy community engaging people from all walks of life and age groups. We are proud to be part of this national event." Sports and Recreation Section Head Asmaa Al-Naemi said, "This event highlights QU's commitment to strengthening strong links with the society and engaging the community on the importance of following a healthy lifestyle through sports. It also underlines the organization's mission to provide students with practical skills-based opportunities that enhance their civic responsibility and spirit of teamwork and volunteerism which will serve them in their future roles as Qatar's leaders."
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