Al-Khater: ‘National Sports Day nurtures a culture where sport is a way of life’
Al-Othman: “The high turnout further reflects participants’ belief in the values that this Day aims to improve human well-being”
United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading public shareholding companies and the master developer of the Pearl and Gewan Islands, celebrated National Sports Day in conjunction with the General Retirement & Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) and the Qatar District Cooling Company (Qatar cool).
The event took place simultaneously in the neighborhoods of Costa Malaz and Porto Arabia, where employees, residents and visitors of all ages participated in a variety of sporting, entertaining and challenging activities. Activities included a run, walk, fitness exercises and challenge games, among many other recreational activities.
The event brought together Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, President, CEO and Board Member of UDC and Mr. Yasser Al-Jaidah, CEO of Qatar Cool, as well as members of the General Management, Senior officials and employees of all participating establishments.
On this occasion, HE Mr. Turki bin Mohammed Al-Khater, President of the SVP and Chairman of the General Authority for Pensions and Social Insurance, urged participants to adopt sport as a way of life, noting that it will help protect them against chronic diseases and their dangerous complications. . He said, “National Sports Day promotes awareness of preventive health concepts and instills a culture of ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’ among community members. Thus, I invite all participants to engage in sports activities on a daily basis rather than at certain times. opportunities, in order to build a dynamic society in line with the development policies of the State and the National Vision 2030″.
HE Turki bin Mohammed Al-Khater indicated that the National Sports Day has established its importance of embracing sport as a way of life in a way that improves physical and psychological health.
His Excellency further stated that the State of Qatar was a pioneer in promoting sport through its National Vision 2030 and National Development Strategy, noting that National Sports Day raises awareness of the concept of health and safety and nurtures a culture where sport is a way of life. He added: “This year’s Sports Day is of particular significance as it comes months before the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which is considered the region’s biggest international sporting event.” His Excellency called on all employees and retirees to participate in National Sports Day activities and make sports an essential part of their daily lives to build a prosperous society that enjoys health and safety.
For his part, Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, President and CEO of the UDC and Member of the Board of Directors, said: “The National Sports Day reflects the belief of the Nation in the importance of sport, with an emphasis on promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. These values further fulfill the goals set by the human development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Mr. Al-Othman added: “The UDC continues to promote sports through its events, with the aim of consolidating the country’s position as a regional sports hub. The strong turnout further reflects participants’ belief in the values that National Sports Day aims to promote. improve human well-being.”
Highlighting the contribution of sport to public health, Mr. Al-Othman called on employees to continue exercising, which will boost their energy and increase their productivity.
Each year, the UDC regularly organizes public sports-related events across The Pearl Island to encourage residents and visitors to participate in sports activities. Pearl Island remains a great place to lead a healthy lifestyle with plenty of green spaces, public parks, seafronts and various sports equipment and facilities that support a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities. across the island.