HH Sheikha Moza participates in National Sport Day at Education City

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HH Sheikha Moza participates in National Sport Day at Education City


Doha, Qatar, 13 February 2018
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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), participated in QF’s National Sport Day activities this morning at Education City.

Her Highness was joined by a number of high profile officials, including H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee; H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry; H.E. Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Minister of State; and Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Qatar, as well as thousands of visitors.

QF’s National Sport Day program kicked off with a 2km Walkathon around Education City, followed by a 40km Cycle and a 50km Ultra Marathon, which started out from the Ceremonial Court. Additionally, visitors to AL SHAQAB enjoyed a day of high-energy pursuits, under the title ‘The Challenge’, where participants competed in a series of challenging physical activities that tested skills such as strength, strategy, balance, concentration, and competition. A range of activities also took place at QF’s Oxygen Park, including football, treasure hunts, jump rope, beach tennis, pony riding, and a selection of fun children’s activities.