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Hisham Aljundi
Doha
THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park wore a festive look on Tuesday as it swarmed with sports enthusiasts engaging in a wide variety of sporting and fitness activities as part of Sport Day celebrations.
Sponsored by Ooredoo, the park hosted more than 40 sporting activities including a variety of games and competitions meant for families during the day-long event.
Some new games were also introduced at the park such as saber (fencing). Professional trainers were available to instruct participants on the sport.
Other activities included a marathon race along the Corniche and many other games for adults and children that involved all family members.
People started to arrive at the park in the early hours of the day and participated in the open-air games there enjoying the fresh, sunny weather.
There were also some free games for children as well as a mini train ride and a carousel for their fun.
Besides, the events included cycling in which several residents with Qatari flags toured Corniche and encouraged visitors to practise cycling daily to keep fit.
Trying out a bicycle with his 4-year-old son, Indian expat Pramod said, “I love cycling and am very happy that Qatar has dedicated tracks for cyclists on its newly built streets. I am planning to buy a bicycle soon.”
Various government institutions and others from the private sector offered a range of services to the public at their stalls. The aim was to boost the culture of sport and help people maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Doha
THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park wore a festive look on Tuesday as it swarmed with sports enthusiasts engaging in a wide variety of sporting and fitness activities as part of Sport Day celebrations.
Sponsored by Ooredoo, the park hosted more than 40 sporting activities including a variety of games and competitions meant for families during the day-long event.
Some new games were also introduced at the park such as saber (fencing). Professional trainers were available to instruct participants on the sport.
Other activities included a marathon race along the Corniche and many other games for adults and children that involved all family members.
People started to arrive at the park in the early hours of the day and participated in the open-air games there enjoying the fresh, sunny weather.
There were also some free games for children as well as a mini train ride and a carousel for their fun.
Besides, the events included cycling in which several residents with Qatari flags toured Corniche and encouraged visitors to practise cycling daily to keep fit.
Trying out a bicycle with his 4-year-old son, Indian expat Pramod said, “I love cycling and am very happy that Qatar has dedicated tracks for cyclists on its newly built streets. I am planning to buy a bicycle soon.”
Various government institutions and others from the private sector offered a range of services to the public at their stalls. The aim was to boost the culture of sport and help people maintain a healthy lifestyle.
