Tuesday 10 / February / 2026
Muscat: The Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday organised a number of events to mark Qatar Sports Day 2026.
The events, which took place at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, were held under the auspices of Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Sultanate of Oman, in the presence of the staff of the office of Qatar Military Attaché.
In a speech on the occasion, Sheikh Mubarak said that the State of Qatar celebrates Sports Day every year in February in pursuance of a tradition that reflects the country’s commitment to promote public health and spread a culture of physical activity. “The Sports Day embodies Qatar’s vision of making sports a way of life and a bridge for communication among members of society,” he observed.
Al Thani added that the "Sports Day comprises a wide range of sports competitions and recreational activities that bring together different age groups under the banner of sports. It contributes to fostering a spirit of teamwork and unity and promoting physical fitness and community health and wellbeing."
The events of the Sports Day included playing football, table tennis and tug-of-war.
The embassy's holding this event in the Sultanate of Oman reflects its keenness to boost bilateral bonds of cooperation, culture and communication with the community in Oman.
