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Posted On: 5 January 2021 10:30 pm
Updated On: 6 January 2021 06:42 pm

8 cool sports to try in Qatar today

Vrinda Abilash
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It is important to have an active lifestyle to stay fit and healthy. Qatar offers many sports activities for one to choose from to help keep your physical and mental health in check. With the Qatar National Sports Day coming up, it is a good reminder to get moving. Here are a few of our recommendations.

Rollerblading

Rollerblading is a fun and family-friendly sport that can help you get fit. It is a fitness activity that you are sure to enjoy. In Qatar, rollerblading has become popular over the years and watch the above video to see the skaters do some amazing tricks with their rollerblades that might inspire you to start too!

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee
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Jump, fly and catch the frisbee disc that is thrown at you in this game. This fast-paced game is sure to get your heart racing while also shaping up your health for the good.

Padel

Padel
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Padel is a unique racket sport that is popularly played in Qatar. It is played between two couples and is easy to pick up. Have fun from the first day of training and keep at it until you become a pro-level player. This is a game for all ages and is one for all fitness levels. Have you played this before in Qatar? Places like Padel Qatar give you private training too!

Longboarding

This is a stylish sport that is trending in Qatar. It is not as easy as it seems but requires a lot of practice to ace it. Once you get the hang of it, you're sure to enjoy longboarding. Want to know how the champs do it here in Qatar? Watch the above video!

Sailing

Are you or have you always been a water baby? Qatar is a prime destination for water sports. Sailing is a great option for those seeking to have some fun under the sun while also climbing up the fitness ladder. Regatta Sailing Academy is one such coaching academy that offers courses to help you pick up and enjoy the sport.

Cycling

Cycling is not only good for physical health but also for mental health. This is one of the favourite activities of many and Qatar provides riders and cycling enthusiasts with exceptional cycling paths to practice it. With the weather being perfect for it right now, it is time to go for a ride!

SUP or Stand-Up Paddle boarding

SUP or Stand-Up Paddle boarding
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This is another sport that is gaining popularity in Qatar. This is a sport you must definitely try out if you are fond of water sports and can be done as a group too. Blue Pearl Experience offers various SUP courses and sessions at all levels. They also run projects to raise water safety awareness in the water sports community and work with local organizations like UDC in setting standards. Tour operators like Aqua Sports too have SUP sessions at Purple Island in Qatar.

Dragon Boat Paddling

We are continuing the water sports path with yet another sport that has taken over Qatar recently. Dragon boating is a unique sport that teaches you how to be disciplined, encourages teamwork and helps you to stay active and fit. It is practised at The Pearl and In Katara in Qatar. Would you be trying this out anytime soon?

Contact details:

Rollerblading

Ultimate Frisbee

    Padel Qatar

    Longboarding

    Regatta Sailing Academy

    Cycling

    Blue Pearl Experience

    Aqua Sports Qatar

    Doha Wireless Warriors

    It is said that the start to a healthy lifestyle starts with your diet and so we give you some of the diet and nutrition centres to try in Qatar.

    Do you love playing sports in Qatar? Which are some of your favourites? Do let us know in the comments below. Do share this article - it keeps us going!