Philippine Embassy in Doha personnel engage in fitness activities. (Doha PE photo)

DOHA 21 February 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Doha participated in the celebration of the Qatar National Sports Day in simultaneous events held at the Diplomatic Club and Qatar Tennis Federation on 12 February 2019.

The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, hosted a yearly morning gathering for the diplomatic corps and members of their family at the Diplomatic Club.

The event offered various sporting events, fitness and recreational activities as well as attractions, such as a photo booth for falcons and camel rides.

Embassy officers and staff, along in with students from the Philippine International School Qatar, participated in Qatar Tennis Federation’s Sports Day celebrations. They showcased arnis and some Filipino some indigenous games such as tumbang preso, patintero and piko to Qatar’s citizens, residents and young Filipinos who were not familiar with the said games.  

The National Sports Day is a national holiday in Qatar, held annually on the second Tuesday in February with the main objective of promoting a healthy lifestyle among its population through sports. It also aims to educate the community on the health risks linked to inactivity.

The event is a unique initiative by the Qatari Government, which is dedicated to highlighting the importance of sports, socialization and camaraderie in the lives of its residents. END

Philippine Embassy in Doha personnel plays racket sports. (Doha PE photo)

Filipino children play tumbang preso. (Doha PE photo)

Philippine International School Qatar students performs arnis stunts to Qatar expatriates. (Doha PE photo)

For more information, visit www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.