Qatar Embassy in Cairo Hosts Sports Day at Al Ahly Club

In a celebration of Qatar's National Sports Day, the Qatari Embassy in Egypt hosted a sports day at Cairo's Al Ahly Club.

The event was attended by the Qatari Ambassador to Cairo Tariq Ali Faraj Al Ansari, the embassy's diplomatic staff, and employees, alongside Al Ahly Club's top officials, notable ambassadors, distinguished public figures, media professionals, and artists.

The day was packed with a variety of athletic contests including football, basketball, handball, table tennis, sprinting, and tug of war, culminating in the awarding of medals and trophies to the victors, highlighting the spirit of competition and camaraderie.

Ambassador Al Ansari expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Al Ahly Club for their exceptional organization of the event, especially acknowledging Captain Mahmoud El Khatib, the club president, for his leadership and the entire team for their dedication to fostering a vibrant sports culture.

The ambassador emphasized Qatar's dedication to sports as a means of fostering international relations and community well-being. Qatar's National Sports Day observed as an official holiday on the second Tuesday of February annually, exemplifies the nation's commitment to encouraging active lifestyles and increasing sports awareness.

He also shed light on the broader health initiatives spearheaded by Qatar, involving the Ministry of Public Health, the Qatar Olympic Committee, Hamad Medical Corporation, and Aspire Zone. These initiatives aim to tackle critical health concerns such as heart disease and diabetes, demonstrating Qatar's comprehensive approach to promoting health through sports.