Everything you need to know about Qatar National Sport Day 2020
In a country striving towards fitness, Qatar National Sport Day is potentially the most active day in the year and it comes with its own public holiday. The second Tuesday of February annually marks the National Sports Day (NSD) and is a public holiday in Qatar.
On this day, the community comes together in popular outdoor spaces to take part in various sporting events and competitions. We have compiled a list of venues for you where most of the action is set to take place.
1. Aspire Zone Foundation
Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) NSD celebrations are rapidly taking shape as the NSD organizing committee at AZF puts the final touches to this year’s programme of activities.
The activities are being organized by AZF and its member organizations: Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspire Logistics and will include more than 20 unique events for all members of the community to enjoy. Moreover, AZF will host more than 18 entities participating in NSD celebrations.
As with previous years, 2020’s plans prove that Aspire Zone Foundation really does offer something for everyone, no matter their age or level of fitness.
Build a team of two and register in "Run&Bike"
“Run&Bike” is a new event presented by Aspetar this year, where participants can form a team of two, one runner and the other a biker, each cycle and run every 2 km to finish around 4 km together.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Between the Torch Hotel and Khalifa International Stadium.
Fun Run is back by popular demand
The Fun Run activity, one of the most popular events in AZF’s NSD programme in previous years, is back by popular demand and will be open to all members of the community, including men, women, families, children, and persons with special needs. It will include a 2 km course around Aspire Zone that will enable participants to experience AZF’s various venues and facilities while getting fit and having fun.
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Between the Torch Hotel and Khalifa International Stadium.
Registration: Click here
Ladies and girls only activities
NSD events at Aspire Zone will witness activities dedicated to women and girls only in an atmosphere of complete privacy. Ladies-only activities include badminton and basketball.
Time: 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Multi-purpose Hall (2) at Aspire Dome
Activities at Aspire Dome promise to challenge
Aspire Dome will host a variety of activities for families and friends, including running, hammer throwing, and plyometric challenges. Aspire Dome’s activities typically attract up to 2500 people because they offer such a diverse and rewarding set of challenges for all ages, increasing endurance, strength, and flexibility.
In addition, the Sports Science and Football Performance department at Aspire is organizing several football-related activities, including shooting, dribbling, fitness challenge, football matches and more.
These activities are suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. The dome will also witness a range of fun sports activities and challenges for all family members, including basketball and challenging barriers as well as events for children under 10 years, such as children's gymnastics, wall climbing, and other challenging activities by the Multi-Sports Development Programme.
2. Qatar Foundation
The QF Race
A 3 km obstacle course will span the length of Oxygen Park and put your speed, agility, stamina, and determination to the test.
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Oxygen Park
Ceremonial Court Activities
Ceremonial Green Spine Activities
Multaqa (Qatar Foundation Student Center) Activities
3. Katara Cultural Village
Katara is all set to host an action-packed day of activities for the whole family.
Time: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Katara Esplanade
4. Balloon Run
If you want to try out some unique sporting activities with the whole family or friends, head to Al Bidda Park for the annual Balloon Run this Sports Day.
Registration is essential and you can register via the QSFA App!
Time: 7:30 am
Location: Fads Park
5. Losail International Circuit- Ladies only event
Losail Circuit Sports Club will host a ladies only event to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day. Starting
Ladies can enjoy a wide range of activities including cycling, fitness classes, sports activities, healthy lifestyle workshops, activities for children.
Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
6. Doha Festival City
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Doha Festival City is hosting a plethora of activities in celebration of Qatar National Sports Day this month.
Shoppers and visitors will enjoy a fun-packed month of sports and fitness activities with family and friends, with something for all ages and skills, both indoors and outdoors.
Running and Cycling Marathons
Festival City’s outdoor track will witness running and cycling marathons for adults and children on both Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month including the Sports day.
Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Angry Birds World
A Sports for All Zone will be set up on the “Bird Island” located at the Angry Birds World featuring quick health check-ups daily throughout the month of February from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and on Sports day from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. More fun awaits everyone in the theme parks atrium at the Kids Sports Activity area.
Virtuocity
Game lovers can enjoy an exhilarating experience in the Xbox and Computer stations for free of charge or sign up for a life-like car race on the F1 racer simulator in Viturocity during the weekdays of this month from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
During the Sports Day, February 11, 2020, an obstacle course at Angry Birds World, will help all shoppers experience and enhance their mental and physical stamina from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, while Snow Dunes will have an Open Day for all Festival City visitors from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Virtuocity will open up its Virtual Reality rooms for an unparalleled game experience in celebration of the day from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Snow Dunes
Snow Dunes will have an Open Day for all Festival City visitors from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on February 11, 2020.
7. Mall of Qatar
In celebration of NSD and to promote the social and personal benefits of sports and recreation, Mall of Qatar is hosting a variety of fun and fitness activities for free starting from February 7-29.
8. Mirqab Mall
From February 6 to February 11, there will be something for all ages to celebrate the country’s most energetic holiday.
Throughout the campaign, Mirqab Mall will be action-packed, hosting a massive Human Foosball activation in the food court location, free yoga, and Zumba classes, as well as a pop-up soft-play obstacle course area where children can test their physical skills alongside a vast Bootcamp obstacle course for children to showcase their dexterity.
The Amazing Race
February 6 - 11
Event Timings: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Dome by Busaba Bangkok
Ages 5 and above
Free of Charge
Free Zumba For All
February 7 & 11
Event Timings: 7.30 am
All ages welcome
Location: Atrium
Free of Charge
Bootcamp Obstacle Course
February 6 - 11
Event Timings: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Atrium
Ages 5 and above
Free of Charge
Human Foosball
February 6 - 11
Event Timings: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: First Floor, Food Court
Ages 5 and above
Free of Charge
Free Yoga in the Mall with Mousa Zeidan
February 11
Event Timing: 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Location: Mezzanine Level by Go Sports
Ages 15 and above
Free of Charge
9. The Pearl Qatar
Join the Sport Day celebrations at The Pearl Qatar and enjoy challenging sports activities and fun games from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
10. Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha
Celebrate Qatar National Sports Day at Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha.
The resort has organized a series of activities for free of charge especially for ladies including outdoor jogging, stretching, spinning, and foam rolling.
Ladies can also avail the day pass only for QAR 100 which will give full access to all the activities including core conditioning, curves and legs, aqua yoga, yoga, HIIT, outdoor Bootcamp, and aquafit.
Muah Thai, Vinyasa Yoga, HIIT, Dynamic Plates classes are available for both ladies and gents for only QAR 75 per class from February 9-12.
Kids can enjoy a full day of activities for QAR 120 on February 11.
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