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Amiri Guard organises events to celebrate National Sports Day

Published: 10 Feb 2026 - 07:20 pm | Last Updated: 10 Feb 2026 - 07:26 pm
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QNA

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Guard on Tuesday organised sporting events at Barzan Camp to mark the nation's National Sports Day 2026, with the participation of the Amiri Guard Commander, HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi.

Also participating were the Deputy Commander of the Amiri Guard and Assistant Commanders of the Guard, alongside a variety of high-ranking officers, non-commissioned officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian staffers of the Amiri Guard.

The events ranged from football matches and horse riding to walking, volleyball, and table tennis, alongside padel and basketball, as well as a host of contests and recreational activities with the objective of encouraging participation and interaction and fostering a spirit of positive competition among participants.

The Amiri Guard has been committed to annually marking this day through organising multiple sports programs and activities, with the participation of a wide diversity of military, security, and civil enterprises, stemming from its belief in sports as one of the core pillars to safeguard physical and mental health, as well as its consequential role in enhancing quality of life.