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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar
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Qatar Celebrates National Sport Day
• Published on 13 Feb. 2013 • Category : Sport • Tags : Qatar National Sports Day
On February 12, 2013, Qatar celebrated National Sports Day at a grand scale attracting local community and sporting individuals.
National Sports Day is an initiative adopted by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent who issued the Emiri Decree No. 80 for the year 2011 on 06 December 2011, concerning the State's National Sports Day. The Decree states that Tuesday in the second week of February each year will be the State's National Sports Day.
Celebrating the National Sports Day reveals the importance of sport as a significant factor to help domestic(...)Read MoreSport Transforms, Even Off the Field
• Published on 14 Dec. 2012 • Category : Sport • Tags : Youth Values Sport for All
The power of sport to change the lives of young people was demonstrated by the eloquent and passionate contributions of two young people from London who participated in a discussion called “Values II: The Next Generation" during Doha Goals Forum.
Both are Young Ambassadors in a program launched by the Youth Sport Trust as part of the legacy efforts surrounding the 2012 London Olympic Games. The program, which has engaged more than 7,000 youths, seeks to leverage the Games to empower and inspire a generation, said John Steele, CEO of Youth Sport Trust.
The program, which was born of the(...)Read MoreFormal inauguration of Doha GOALS
• Published on 14 Dec. 2012 • Category : Sport • Tags : opening
Two students, four presidents and HH the Emir of Qatar took to the stage at the Aspire Dome to officially inaugurate Doha GOALS today following a formal introduction and welcome for the delegates from the executive director of Doha GOALS, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Al-Thani.
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, had a message of peace for all peoples of the world, and stressed how sporting initiatives could overcome borders and contribute to building societies and communities by reaching common understanding.
Welcoming the 400 invited students from 25 countries in atte(...)Read MoreSarkozy: Sport Is the Answer
• Published on 14 Dec. 2012 • Category : Sport • Tags : Peace FIFA World Cup Olympics
For Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of the French Republic, sport provides a model for how the world can solve at least three great challenges: maintaining national identity while embracing modernity, accepting the realities of economic competition while making sure it is fair, and bridging the many barriers that divide people.
In a speech during the official opening of the Doha Goals Forum, he also called on international sport governing bodies to be flexible on major event scheduling to open the hosting of major events to new countries and regions.
“What brings people toget(...)Read MoreThe Unique Power of Sport
• Published on 14 Dec. 2012 • Category : Sport • Tags : Role Models Development Sport for All
Sport has the power to unify nations, energize national development and pave the way for a young boy from a small town to sit on a stage with presidents, said participants at a unique session during the Doha Goals Forum called “Sporting Inspirations.” The panel, which included two presidents and one sporting legend, said the positive benefits of sport are so profound that all must have access to sport.
Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, a UN Special Envoy, and founder of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, said the forum confirmed his belief that “sport should be seen as an(...)Read More