QSFA launches inaugural Athletics championship for girls’ primary schools
<p>Doha, Qatar: Students from 12 girls’ primary schools nationwide took part in the inaugural Sports for All Athletics Championship, organised by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted by Maymouna Bint Al Harith Primary School for Girls.</p> <p>The tournament was part of QSFA’s efforts to expand sports participation among…
Doha, Qatar saw the debut of the Sports for All Athletics Championship for girls' primary schools, organized by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The competition, hosted by Maymouna Bint Al Harith Primary School for Girls, brought together students from 12 schools across the nation for a day of track and field events.
QSFA Executive Director Abdullah Al Dosari highlighted the event's success, noting the substantial interest from the public in school sports. He emphasized the importance of providing more opportunities for girls to engage in sports from an early age.
The championship marked a joint effort between QSFA and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with both entities committed to integrating sports into school curriculums. Al Dosari explained that QSFA organizes various tours and sports programs in alignment with educational initiatives, targeting students from different grade levels and age groups.
Al Dosari stressed that school programs aim to not only promote physical activity but also introduce students to the significance of exercise. He explained that these programs encourage students to choose sports that align with their interests and abilities while helping identify promising talents at an early stage for further development and refinement.
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