Doha, February 10 (QNA) - Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended National Sport Day 2026 activities at Qatar Foundation’s Education City, where thousands of community members gathered to take part in a nationwide celebration centered around health, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Education City Stadium was at the core of National Sport Day activities at Education City, which were attended by HE Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani.

Sponsored by Volkswagen Middle East, the Strategic Partner of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) National Sport Day events and the Official Mobility Partner for the fifth edition and final match of the Women and Girls Football Initiative, the stadium provided an open and welcoming space where women and girls of all ages and athletic abilities came together to embrace sport.

Participants brought passion and determination to the finals of the fifth edition of the Women and Girls Football Initiative, with HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani presenting awards to the winning teams of the initiative, which was held alongside the fourth Women’s Fitness Challenge.

And the Education City Run: Color Edition saw 1,200 female participants and 600 male participants enjoy a vibrant celebration of sport, movement, and community, with different race distances designed for everyone accompanied by colorful bursts of powder. A portion of the proceeds from this activity was donated to Education Above All, the Education City Run: Color Edition’s Social Impact Partner.

At Education City’s Oxygen Park, families and children came together to enjoy a series of engaging sports and recreational activities, including those organized by Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendly Program. The activities provided young athletes with disabilities with the opportunity to participate in sports in a supportive environment, fostering a sense of belonging, confidence, and joy.

This year, Education City hosted a series of curated health talks during National Sport Day, featuring expert-led discussions on gut health, sustainable biohacking, and health misinformation. The sessions allowed participants to explore well-being and resilience, providing them with practical knowledge to support them in making informed health decisions.

In addition to Volkswagen Middle East, ASICS and Pocari Sweat partnered with QF for its National Sport Day activities. National sport federations including Qatar Basketball Federation, Qatar Triathlon Federation, Qatar Archery and Shooting Association, Qatar Handball Association, Qatar Badminton Federation, Qatar Fencing Federation, Qatar Golf Association, Qatar Hockey Association, Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, Qatar Table Tennis Association, Qatar Volleyball Association, and Qatar Sports Club were the partners for activities organized by QF’s Pre-University Education.

Each year, QF celebrates National Sport Day with a variety of activities within Education City that bring together students, staff, and the wider community. More than just a celebration of physical activity, this celebration highlights the values of community, inclusivity, and lifelong wellbeing, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to building a healthier and more active society. (QNA)