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Tribune News Network
Doha
COLLEGE of the North Atlantic- Qatar (CNA-Q) is home to very talented student athletes.
Recently, student athletes and their coaches were recognised and presented with awards for their excellence in sport and wellness.
Awards were presented to recognise the most outstanding teams and individuals who excelled in supporting College spirit through commitment to sport and wellness. The 'Women's Team of the Year' trophy was presented to the ladies powerlifting team, who competed in the annual powerlifting competition. This was the first year the powerlifting competition was open to women, as previously it was only a competition for male students. The team of women were chosen for their dedication to training for a new event, and for their sportspersonship during the competition. In fact, CNA-Q is the only post-secondary institution in Qatar that offers female powerlifting and strong student team events. Other honors were presented for Athlete of the Year, Leadership and Spirit award winners.
"Not only is the College an excellent choice for post-secondary technical and applied learning, it is also a place where students have the opportunity for personal growth and development outside of the classroom and their academic studies. Dedicated faculty members coach and mentor student athletes along the way, while encouraging them to be their best in whatever they do. We strongly believe that ex-curricular sports involvement and wellness activities contribute greatly to the wellbeing of students," said Recreation Manager, Tony Martin.
Overall this academic year has been filled with highlights for the CNA-Q Falcons. The CNA-Q men's teams won the national championships for basketball and cricket. This year's win for the Male Cricket team makes them champions for the fifth consecutive year! Congratulations to all of CNA-Q's student athletes who strive for excellence in their chosen sport while pursuing academic achievement and success.
