DOHA: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) National Sports Day 2014, which drew a crowd of nearly 14,000 people earlier this year, has been honoured for hosting the ‘Best Sporting Event’ in the Middle East.
Judges of the seventh annual Middle East Event Awards in Dubai acknowledged QF’s efforts to stage the annual showcase promoting health, fitness and sport.
The award recognises an outstanding event, or set of events, with regard to organisation, creativity and athletic value.
Events vying for the award must be public and can either be a one-day affair or a series of events organised under a main theme.
QF organised its National Sports Day 2014 celebrations on February 11, offering sporting activities and competitions during the national holiday dedicated to the celebration of healthy living.
A full day of sports competitions that catered to the family and those with special needs, was held in six locations in Education City.
Ali Abdulrahman Al Muftah, QF Executive Director, Support Services and Chairman, National Sports Day, said, “We are delighted to receive the award as the QF National Sports Day 2014 was a culmination of our ongoing efforts throughout the year to engage the Education City community in sports, fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
“QF offers modern sporting facilities and health services to its community as part of our commitment to encourage a healthy lifestyle.” There were more than 300 organisations competing in 17 categories at the awards.The Peninsula
