Qatar’s national carrier kicks off celebrations on the most active day of the year with Al-Sadd SC football team members

Qatar Airways hosted an enjoyable and exciting celebration of National Sport Day today, featuring a variety of athletic and dynamic activities for staff members from the group and its subsidiaries.

The event, which took place at the new, state-of-art Oryx International School Campus, featured a variety of fun-filled activities for Qatar Airways Group staff and families, including football, volleyball, basketball, cricket, cycling, aerobics and yoga, as well as a kids’ activity station featuring mini-football games and sack races, where friendly competitions took place between employees. The event also featured a health check booth with specialised consultants available to administer blood pressure and BMI checkups.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Officer, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al-Baker, said: “Qatar National Sport Day reflects the vision of our country’s wise leadership for building individuals and society. Its key message is that sports should be a part of the culture and life of individuals and society, and is an important aspect of our nation’s investment in human development.”

“By hosting a fun and active day for our employees at our new, state-of-art Oryx International School, we are encouraging Qatar Airways staff and other members of the community to incorporate healthy lifestyles and habits, and helping foster a healthy and energetic way of living in Qatar. Conveying pride in Qatar is one of our highest corporate values, and we show pride in Qatar by taking part in fulfilling its vision.”

Qatar football team champions from Al-Sadd SC, Akram Afif, Tarek Salman and Salem Al Hajri, joined Qatar Airways staff and families in the celebration and played a mini football match at the Oryx International School.

Al-Sadd SC General Manager, Mr.Turki Al Ali, Said: “We are so pleased to participate in Qatar Airways Group’s celebration of National Sport Day. We hope that our players’ engagement with children and families inspires them to be active and to adopt a healthy lifestyle.”