QNA
Doha
The National Sport Day (NSD) 2023 will be held this year under the slogan “The choice is yours” to express the importance of dedicating a sports day for the state, the NSD Committee announced on Sunday.
The 12th edition of the NSD activities will take place on Tuesday, February 14.
Speaking at a press conference at Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Advisor to HE the Minister of Sports and Youth and President of the National Sports Day Committee Abdul Rahman Musallam Al Dosari said the NSD contributed greatly to raising awareness of the importance of sport in the lives of individuals and society.
“Now, years after Amiri Decision No 80, issued by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in 2011, and since the launch of the NSD’s first edition, awareness of the importance of sport in the Qatari society is increasing, contributing to the realization of Qatar Vision 2030, through the development of the human element in which the State of Qatar has invested over the past years, Al Dosari said.
He added that the country’s infrastructure that supports sports activity includes 2,643 km of pedestrian and cycling paths, as well as more than 100 sports facilities.
More than 100 parties will participate in this year’s 130 activities in parks and sports facilities across the country, Al Dosari said, hailing sports as a strategic choice for the country, as evidenced by the hosting of large sporting events, and the prestigious position that the State of Qatar has reached.
Al Dosari pointed out the importance of sport and its ability to help prevent chronic diseases, enhance self-confidence, and rapprochement with others. He said sport is about participation, and it has an impact on all aspects of life and economy as it reduces the bill for going to hospitals. The Sport Day initiative that was launched by Qatar has found a huge global resonance.
He said, “Without a doubt, the figures regarding the contribution of the Sport Day in raising awareness about the importance of exercising speak for themselves.”
He explained that the slogan of “The Choice is Yours,” includes many values, and focuses on the goals of community sports through the individual’s decision to exercise for a healthy, good and happy life.
“Sport is no longer just entertainment, but rather a strategic choice chosen by the state. This is evidenced by the hosting of major sporting events, and the prestigious position that the State of Qatar has reached,” he said.
Al Dosari stressed the importance of community sports, which is an important means to achieve these goals.
