Qatar’s diplomatic missions celebrate National Sport Day
سفارات وقنصليات قطر في الخارج تحتفل باليوم الرياضي
QNA
Qatar’s diplomatic, consular and representative missions abroad organised various sporting events on the occasion of Qatar National Sport Day amid great participation and interest.
In New York, the permanent delegation of the State of Qatar to New York organized an event on the occasion of National Sport Day, with the participation of the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Ambassador H E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani.
H E the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations stressed in a speech on this occasion that National Sport Day is an opportunity to bring communities together through sport, based on the principles of team building, inclusion, unity, participation, fitness and health.
Her Excellency expressed her pride that the State of Qatar is one of the few countries to devote a day to sports, expressing her belief that such initiatives are of critical importance to raising awareness of the role of sport in improving people’s health, well-being and creating a healthy community.
In Ankara, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Turkey organised a sporting event on the occasion of National Sport Day, with the participation ofthe Ambassador H E Salem Mubarak Al Shafi, members of the embassy, the military attache and a large number of Turkish students and citizens. The event included organizing a friendly football match with a team composed of the heads of sporting federations and heads of football clubs in the Turkish Super Lig.
In London, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the United Kingdom organised sports events on the occasion of National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Yousef bin Ali Al Khater, members of the embassy and local employees. The event included competitions in football, tennis, table tennis, climbing activities and other exercises.
In Moscow, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Russian Federation organized sporting events on the occasion of National Sport Day, with the participation of delegated Ambassador H E Waleed Mohammed Al Emadi, diplomats and members of the embassy and local officials. The activities included a number of sports activities, including Swedish exercises, yoga, fencing and light gymnastics.
In Paris, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the French Republic organised a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, diplomatic staff and the embassy employees.
The programme included a walking event that started from the embassy premises in Champs-Elysées Avenue to the historic “Parc Monceau”, as well as a marathon race in the park. On this occasion, the Ambassador of Qatar highlighted the importance Qatar attaches to sport at all levels, pointing to the ongoing preparations for hosting the 2022 World Cup, which will be a global event for peace and rapprochement between peoples.
In Rome, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of
Qatar’s Ambassador, H E Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, the diplomatic staff, the Qatari Defence Attaché and the local employees.
In Kuwait, the Qatari Embassy in Kuwait organised sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Bandar bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, the diplomatic staff and embassy employees.
In Vienna, the State of Qatar’s Embassy to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Mission to the United Nations and international organisations in Vienna held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sports Day, with the participation of Qatar’s Ambassador to Austria, and the Permanent Representative to the UN and international organizations in Vienna, H E Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri, members of the diplomatic corps and embassy staff. The events included competitions in football, basketball and volleyball.
In Brussels, the Qatari Embassy to Belgium organised various sporting events on the occasion of the National, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, the diplomatic staff and the embassy employees.
In Canberra, Australia, the embassy’s activities were attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Australia, H E Saad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, diplomatic and administrative staff. The events included competitions in various sports as well as indoor lounge exercises.
In New Delhi, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India held various sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Mohamed Khater Al Khater, the diplomatic staff and local employees, in addition to a number of Arab and foreign diplomats and Indian friends. The events included competitions in football, handball, cricket, walking, and some games and exercises.
In a speech on the occasion, the Ambassador of Qatar stressed that the National Sport Day promotes Qatar’s keenness and interest in sport as a message of love, brotherhood and respect for all members of society, noting that Qatar has become a sporting tourism destination capable of hosting major sporting events.
In Berlin, the Qatari Embassy to Germany organized various sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the diplomatic and administrative staff of the embassy, along with a number of Arab ambassadors and diplomats, German friends and Qatari citizens.
In The Hague, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands organized a sporting event to mark National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Abdullah bin Hussein Al Jaber and the diplomatic and administrative staff of the embassy. The program included competitions in bowling, walking and various exercises.
In Kuala Lumpur, the Qatari Embassy held sporting events to mark the National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Fahd bin Mohammad Kafoud, and a number of officials in the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors and diplomats accredited to Malaysia.
In Beirut, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Lebanese Republic held sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of the Ambassador, H E Mohamed Hassan Jaber Al Jaber and the diplomatic and administrative staff of the embassy. The events included competitions in football, basketball, table tennis and various sporting activities.
In Barcelona, the General Consulate of the State of Qatar in Barcelona organized sporting events on the occasion of the country’s Sports Day, with the participation of the Consul General of the State of Qatar in Barcelona, H E Eisa bin Jaber Al Kuwari, diplomats, and employees of the consulate and their families.
In Munich, the General Consulate of the State of Qatar in Munich organised a sporting event on the occasion of the country’s sports day, with the participation of diplomats and workers at the consulate. The consulate held a wide range of sporting activities.
In Los Angeles, the General Consulate of the State of Qatar in Los Angeles organized sporting events on the occasion of the country’s sports day. The Consul General of the State of Qatar in Los Angeles, H E Khaled bin Youssef Al Sada, and diplomats all participated in the event. The consulate organized a football match.
In Jakarta, the Qatari Embassy to Indonesia organised sporting events on the occasion of the National Sport Day, with the participation of Qatar’s Ambassador to Indonesia, H E Fawzia bint Idris Salman Al Sulaiti, a lineup of dignitaries, ambassadors of sisterly and friendly countries, embassy staff and employees of the Qatari institutions in Indonesia. The events held at the National Stadium included competitions in football, table tennis, badminton, walking, and a range of different sports. H E the Ambassador of Qatar stressed, in a speech on this occasion, the State of Qatar’s keenness to uphold sport with its ethical and human values. Her Excellency also reviewed the achievements of the State of Qatar in the field of sport during the past years.
In Islamabad, the Qatari Embassy to Pakistan organised sports events on the occasion of the country’s National Sport Day with the participation of the diplomatic staff and embassy employees. The events included jogging and walking activities, a soccer match and a number of other games and competitions.
In Khartoum, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan organised sporting events to mark Qatar Sports Day. Participating in the event where the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Sudan, H E Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Kubaisi, diplomats and embassy staff, the assistant of the military attache and the employees of the Qatari military attache, in addition to representatives of Qatari institutions operating in Sudan. The ambassador said that the Sports Day reflects the importance of staying active, noting that the idea behind the holiday is to promote the importance of exercise and carrying out sports.
In Tokyo, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Japan organised sporting events on the occasion of the country’s Sports Day, with the participation of members of the diplomatic mission and all members of the embassy. The program involved various activities centred around hiking.
In Colombo, the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka organised sporting events on the occasion of the national sport day. The event was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H E Jassim bin Jabor Jassim Al Suroor, a number of heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions accredited to Sri Lanka, diplomats and embassy staff, and the Qatar Charity office in Colombo. The events included walking, football, volleyball and tennis.
In Manila, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of the Philippines celebrated the national sport day, with the participation of Acting charge d’affaires, H E Ali bin Abdullah Al Abdullah, and the staff of the Embassy. The program included several sports activities, such as football, volleyball, basketball, tennis and badminton, as well as some recreational competitions.
In Ottawa, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Canada organized a sporting event on the occasion of the National Sport Day with the participation of Qatar’s Ambassador, H E Saud bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and the diplomatic and administrative staff of the embassy. The program included walking and running along the plateau of the Parliament in the Ottawa.
الدوحة -قنا
احتفلت البعثات الدبلوماسية والقنصلية والتمثيلية لدولة قطر في الخارج باليوم الرياضي للدولة وسط مشاركة واسعة واهتمام كبير.
ففي كانبرا، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى أستراليا باليوم الرياضي للدولة، بمشاركة سعادة السيد سعد بن عبدالله آل محمود سفير دولة قطر لدى أستراليا والدبلوماسيين وطاقم السفارة.
وتضمنت الفعاليات منافسات في رياضات مختلفة بالإضافة إلى تمارين في الصالة المغلقة.
وفي القاهرة، احتفلت المندوبية الدائمة لدولة قطر لدى جامعة الدول العربية باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السفير حسن بن أحمد المطوع نائب المندوب الدائم لدولة قطر لدى جامعة الدول العربية ودبلوماسيي وموظفي المندوبية.
وفي تصريح له بهذه المناسبة، قال سعادة السفير حسن بن أحمد المطوع نائب المندوب الدائم لدولة قطر لدى جامعة الدول العربية إن اليوم الرياضي يمثل مناسبة سنوية مهمة لجميع القطريين تجعل من الرياضة واحدة من أهم ركائز الرؤية الوطنية للدولة 2030.
وأضاف أن الاحتفال باليوم الرياضي هذا العام يأتي في ظل استعدادات دولة قطر لاستضافة مونديال 2022، مؤكدا أن المجال الرياضي في دولة قطر يشهد في الوقت الحالي نهضة كبرى على غرار ما تشهده المجالات السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية.
وتضمن برنامج الاحتفال عددا من الأنشطة الرياضية، شملت كرة القدم وكرة السلة والكرة الطائرة ومسابقات رياضية متنوعة.
وفي سنغافورة، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر بجمهورية سنغافورة باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السيد سعود بن جاسم الجفيري سفير دولة قطر لدى سنغافورة وأعضاء السفارة.
تضمنت فعاليات الاحتفال ممارسة رياضة الجري وعددا من التمارين الرياضية الأخرى.
وفي صوفيا، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر بجمهورية بلغاريا باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السيد راشد بن علي الخاطر سفير دولة قطر لدى بلغاريا وأعضاء البعثة وموظفي السفارة.
وأكد سعادة السفير في كلمة له بهذه المناسبة على أهمية الرياضة، مشددا على ضرورة جعلها جزءا لا يتجزأ من الحياة اليومية.
تضمن برنامج الحفل عددا من الرياضات مثل رياضة المشي والجري وسباقات مختلفة.
وفي دوشنبه، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر بجمهورية طاجيكستان باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السيد إبراهيم بن محمد العبدالله سفير دولة قطر لدى طاجيكستان وأعضاء السفارة وعدد من أساتذة وطلبة الجامعات الطاجيكية.
وأشار سعادة السفير العبدالله في كلمة له بهذه المناسبة إلى أن هدف دولة قطر المنشود من هذا اليوم هو الاهتمام بالرياضة وجعلها أسلوب حياة.
تضمن برنامج الحفل عددا من الألعاب الرياضية.
وفي كولومبو، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى جمهورية سريلانكا الديمقراطية الاشتراكية باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السيد جاسم بن جابر آل سرور سفير دولة قطر لدى سيريلانكا وعدد من السفراء العرب والدبلوماسيين وأعضاء السفارة ومكتب قطر الخيرية بسريلانكا.
وتضمن برنامج الحفل عددا من الأنشطة الرياضية كالمشي وكرة القدم والكرة الطائرة والتنس.
وفي بنما، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى جمهورية بنما، باليوم الرياضي للدولة، بمشاركة عدد من السفراء وأعضاء السلك الدبلوماسي المعتمدين لدى جمهورية بنما.
وتضمن برنامج الحفل تنظيم عدد من الفعاليات الرياضية.
وفي تبليسي، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى جورجيا باليوم الرياضي للدولة، حيث نظمت السفارة عددا من الفعاليات الرياضية بهذه المناسبة.
وفي مانيلا، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى جمهورية الفلبين باليوم الرياضي للدولة، بمشاركة السيد علي بن عبدالله العبدالله، القائم بالأعمال بالإنابة في سفارة دولة قطر لدى الفلبين، بالإضافة للموظفين المحليين بالسفارة.
وتضمن البرنامج العديد من النشاطات الرياضية المتنوعة تمثلت في كرة القدم والكرة الطائرة وكرة السلة والتنس والريشة، إلى جانب بعض المسابقات الترفيهية.
وفي نايبيداو، احتفلت سفارة دولة قطر لدى جمهورية اتحاد ميانمار باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة السيد منصور بن مبارك الخيارين، القائم بالأعمال بالإنابة في سفارة دولة قطر لدى جمهورية اتحاد ميانمار.
تضمن برنامج الحفل ممارسة عدد من الأنشطة الرياضية مثل رياضة التنس والمشي.
وفي مومباي، احتفلت القنصلية العامة لدولة قطر في مومباي باليوم الرياضي للدولة بمشاركة سعادة السيد سيف بن علي المهندي القنصل العام لدولة قطر في مومباي وأعضاء القنصلية، وبعض رؤساء البعثات العربية والأجنبية، بالإضافة إلى مدير إدارة المراسم بحكومة ولاية مهراشترا والشركات الوطنية المقيمة في مدينة مومباي وشباب مؤسسة أوسكار وستريت فوتبول أنديا بالمدينة.
وتضمن برنامج الحفل عددا من الأنشطة الرياضية من بينها كرة القدم.
