Celebrated every second Tuesday of February, the NSD is an initiative adopted after a 2011 decree by H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The inaugural NSD was held in 2012 and has been held annually ever since. Qatar is one of the only countries in the world to organize a National Sport Day through a paid day of leave, aiming to embed sporting values into Qatar’s culture and inspire local participation in sports.
An annual event by the Qatar Olympic Committee to celebrate Team Qatar’s achievements. It recognizes individuals who have excelled in Qatari sports and represented Qatar in tournaments, contributing to the QOC’s vision.
An annual event uniting the community through Team Qatar athletes. Held in December, participants carry the Qatari Flag across landmarks through various sporting activities, promoting unity and pride within the community.
Qatar’s Athlete Development Pathway (ADP) seeks to produce Qatari sporting champions. Developed in partnership with Aspire Academy, ADP is a robust framework for identifying, developing, and nurturing talented athletes at every career stage. It includes 39 sport-specific models, an innovative Athlete Management System, and an ADP encyclopaedia for support.
A core component of Qatar’s commitment to developing sports at a grassroots level, SOP aims to increase sports participation among young people and educate them through Olympic values, contributing to a healthy and cohesive society. SOP serves as the first stepping-stone to producing successful world-class athletes, with the Qatar Olympic Committee partnering with national federations to identify talented athletes. SOP also annually holds a Paralympic Day to celebrate achievements and encourage greater participation.