Ministry of Justice, Cabinet General Secretariat promote healthy living

QNA

Doha

The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sports Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and their families.

The joint events included twelve sports activities, including walking and warm-up exercises, soccer, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tug of war, foot bowling (kickball), trampolining, and target shooting.

The activities also included sports events for children aimed at helping them internalise a culture of sport and interest in physical activity from an early age, and reinforcing awareness of the significance of practicing sport as a healthy lifestyle for all age groups, including jump rope, sack races, and face painting.

Health awareness and educational activities were organised concurrently, including an on-site health fair where health guidance was provided and biometric screenings were offered to participants, aiming to enhance health awareness among staff and their families and guide them toward healthy lifestyles that promote community safety awareness and improve quality of life.

The event also showcased friendly contests between participants from the two government institutions, culminating in the distribution of cups and medals to the winners, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and elation throughout the celebration.

The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers underlined the importance of this participation in building a healthy community capable of keeping up with modern lifestyles, epitomizing the objectives of Amiri Decision No. (80) of 2011, on the adoption of the nation’s National Sports Day, with adherence to the standards and conditions announced by the Sports Day Committee.

On the sidelines of the ministry’s events, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi emphasised that this celebration embodies the vision of the judicious leadership of the nation in strengthening the culture of sports and making it part of community life, as it plays a pivotal role in enhancing physical and mental health, as well as building a vibrant society capable of keeping up with the requirements of modern life.

The minister pointed out that the Amiri Decision underscores the attention the nation gives to humans, as they represent the lynchpin of development, stressing that the adoption of this day reflects Qatar’s commitment to having a sport-supporting environment in place for all age groups, thereby helping improve quality of life and reinforcing social cohesion.