Officials discuss preparations for the National Sport Day celebrations.
Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) National Sport Day (NSD) celebrations are rapidly taking shape as the NSD organising committee at AZF puts the final touches to this year’s programme of activities.
The activities are being organised by AZF and its member organisations: Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspire Logistics and will include more than 25 unique events for all members of the community to enjoy.
Moreover, AZF will host more than 18 entities participating in NSD celebrations.
As with previous years, 2017’s plans prove that Aspire Zone Foundation really does offer something for everyone, no matter their age or level of fitness.
Opportunity for all to benefit from AZF’s expertise and National Sport Day programme.
“Teams at our member organisations have drawn on the collective experience and sporting capabilities to develop another fantastic and varied programme. What makes our NSD activities unique is that we open our doors to all members of the community so they can come and benefit from our expertise. I would encourage attendees to take part in the many sports science related activities being organised by Aspire Academy this year, in addition to the 5000-step walk offered by experts at Aspetar’s “Exercise is Medicine,” said Mohammad Mubarak Al Kuwari, Chairman of the NSD Organising Committee at AZF.
Nordic walking will join the wide range of activities that visitors have come to expect from AZF, with teams from the “Exercise is Medicine” programme offering a 2-hour Nordic walking activity from 10AM at Aspetar’s West Wing. Nordic Walking is low impact, delivers total body fitness, increases cardio fitness, burns more calories and activates 90% of the body’s muscles. It is a ‘total body’ version of walking that can be enjoyed by non-athletes as a healthy physical activity. In addition to walking, the activity will include fun games and different exercises for stretching, balancing and conditioning.
In collaboration with the Japanese embassy in Qatar, Football Pitch 10 will host Kendo shows, a Japanese martial art that is one of the oldest in the world, where audiences will be able to watch and participate in the sport. The shows will be take place from 10AM to 12PM on NSD.
Fun Run back on popular demand
The Fun Run activity, one of the most popular events in AZF’s NSD programme, is back on popular demand and will be open to all members of the community, including men, women, families, children and persons with special needs. It will include a 3km course around Aspire Zone that will enable participants to experience AZF’s various venues and facilities while getting fit and having fun.
Registration for the race will begin at 6:30AM and will last until 7:30AM. The race will then start at 8AM in the area between Khalifa International Stadium and the Torch Hotel.
AZF is also organising severak activities aimed at families and children on Football Pitch 10. These will include jumping castles, miniature football, basketball, volleyball, obstacle jumping, telematch games, and more. These will be running from 9AM to 3PM.
Aspire Dome will host a variety of activities including running, hammer throwing, and plyometric challenges. Aspire Dome’s activities attract up to 2500 people because they offer a diverse and rewarding set of challenges for all ages, increasing endurance, strength and flexibility. In addition, the Sports Science and Football Performance department at Aspire is organising several football related activities, including shooting, dribbling and more. The Dome will also host several fun and challenging activities by the Multi Sports Development Programme.
