Those who wish to participate in the National Sports Day activities on February 12 can register online at www.sportday.qa, it was announced yesterday. There are individual and team events. Participants can also register on the spot, during the National Sports Day. There will be registration desks for every scheduled sporting activity. Sheikh Hamad Abdulaziz J al-Thani, head of media and communications for National Sports Day at QOC, said: “The National Sports Day raises awareness about health benefits through sports and motivates personal development. Everyone is welcome to participate and fill in the electronic registration form.” The National Sports day is celebrated every second Tuesday of February and is an initiative adopted by HH the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Across the country, ministries, government departments, public and private sector organisations and sports clubs will be organising sporting activities for all on February 12. The event aims to create awareness about sports and its health benefits. More information could be had from www.sportday.qa Gulf Times

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