{
  "id": 12592823,
  "title": "Participants take part in ‘Summer of Sports for All’ race series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/participants-take-part-in-summer-of-sports-for-all-race-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735101/qatar/participants-take-part-in-summer-of-sports-for-all-race-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatar Sports for All Federation concluded its \"Summer of Sports for All 2026\" race series at the Aspire Indoor Track, involving 1,362 participants across various ages and nationalities. The races garnered significant participation, with 676 runners competing in the open race and 686 women, including 641 Qataris, participating in the third edition of the women's race. Winners in different categories were honored, and participants received commemorative medals and encouragement awards to inspire them to continue engaging in future races and sporting events. The series featured timed challenges tailored for different age groups, with 15- and 30-minute challenges for those over 17, a 10-minute challenge for participants aged 7 to 17, and a five-minute challenge for children aged 3 to 6. Executive Director Abdullah al-Dosari noted the series' strong turnout, attributing it to a growing interest in running and a desire among various segments of society to engage in open sporting activities. He emphasized family participation as a prominent aspect, highlighting its role in encouraging children and young people to embrace physical activity and integrate sports into their lives. Al-Dosari called on individuals from all segments of society to continue participating in the federation's upcoming events and programs, stressing the federation's commitment to offering diverse, accessible sporting activities for different age groups and fostering a culture of sports participation and community engagement. The federation's events will continue with the fourth and final round of the women's race series on Friday, followed by the launch of the \"Autumn of Sports for All\" race series later this month.",
  "summary": "The Qatar Sports for All Federation concluded its “Summer of Sports for All 2026” race series, held at the Aspire Indoor Track, with 1,362 male and female participants of various ages and nationaliti...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}