Doha, June 29 (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Committee has officially launched the second edition of the Team Qatar Summer 2026' programme, reaffirming its commitment to inspiring the next generation through sport, education and community engagement.
Organized by the Sports Events Department from 28 June to 9 July 2026, the initiative is designed for the children of QOC employees and is delivered in collaboration with the Qatar Stars League Foundation, the Qatar Bowling Federation, Perf - Up Centre and several national sports federations.
The programmes caters to children aged 8-12, while a dedicated volunteer pathway for participants aged 16-18 focuses on cultivating leadership, responsibility and teamwork through practical experiences.
Designed to foster healthy lifestyles and holistic development, the programme promotes physical and mental well-being, strengthens behavioral and life skills, reinforces positive values, and provides opportunities to identify and develop promising young sporting talents in an engaging learning environment.
The opening day welcomed 30 boys to the Qatar Bowling Federation, where they explored the fundamentals and culture of bowling, while the girls' activities will commence on 5 July with a similar visit.
Over the course of the programme, participants will visit the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Lusail Shooting Range, Perf Up Centre, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 3-2-1, the Qatar Stars League Foundation and the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, gaining valuable exposure to a wide range of sports, health, education and Olympic experiences.
Speaking at the launch, Programme Director, Maryam Al Mujaba described the opening as a remarkable success, highlighting the strong turnout as evidence of growing public appreciation of sport's role in youth development and the importance of making productive use of the summer break.
She noted that the programme is designed to develop participants' skills while promoting Olympic values, discipline and teamwork in a safe, professionally supervised environment, adding that the initiative reflects the Qatar Olympic Committee's vision of building a healthier society and preparing a new generation that embraces sport as a lifelong way of life. (QNA)