Qatar Airways Announces Plans to Celebrate National Sports Day

Doha, February 11 (QNA) - Qatar Airways Group has announced its plans to celebrate Qatar's National Sports Day with a fun-filled programme of sporting activities for employees and their families on Tuesday 12 February. Following last year's incredibly successful Sports Day, Qatar Airways has planned a wide range of activities at Al Jazeera Academy in Doha, featuring competitions in football, tennis, volleyball, cricket and basketball. Teams comprising employees from different departments across the company will be showcasing their talent, battling with each other during the action-packed day. Other activities include play stations for children, face painting and henna art, an amusing clown performance for kids, zumba dance classes, a tug-of-war competition, together with races for children and mums. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said the airline was proud to once again lend its full support to the Government's drive promoting a lifestyle of health and well-being among Qataris, expatriates and their families. "Last year's National Sports Day was celebrated with vigour and was a huge hit among our employees and families. More than 500 people participated, enjoying a great day out with colleagues and loved ones," he said. "Over the past few months, the company has been gearing up to plan activities for this week s event, which not only encourages a healthy lifestyle, but a get together that further encourages and builds employee spirit and team work." The National Sports Day is celebrated every second Tuesday of February. It is part of Qatar's vision to help local institutions create a healthy community, with a mission to promote sports, physical education and sustainable development in the State of Qatar. (QNA)