The annual Beach Touch Rugby challenge of Qatar Rugby Federation (QRF) will be held on the National Sport Day (NSD) in association with Woqod and Katara, organisers of the event informed.
The NSD event is limited to 16 teams only and will be played at Beach no.5 from 8am to 6pm.
The beach challenge is sponsored WOQOD and is expected to have plenty of passion and flair but the QRF’s emphasis is on ‘sports fun in the sun’.
The 16 teams vary in diversity and skill. Some of the teams are rugby clubs or touch rugby teams while some will represent schools or corporate organisations. There are two teams who have never played rugby before (WOQOD and Katara) will provide a fresh group of players impressing on health and fitness in the work place.
Teams will be divided into 4 preliminary pools of 6 teams. The top eight qualify for the quarter-finals.
There will be light entertainment for families and kids, DJ music, beach prizes, and lots giveaways. The event is free and open to everyone.
