Doha / Information Office / February 12  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized on Tuesday a number of activities for Qatar Sport Day, with the participation of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, a large number of diplomats, heads of diplomatic missions, minister officials and their families.

Held at the Diplomatic Club, the event featured a variety of sports such as football, volleyball, table tennis, biking, as well as some popular heritage sports and social, cultural and entertainment activities.

The ministry's participation on Sport Day reflects keenness to raise awareness on the importance of sports in developing individuals and communities and a kind of diplomacy that brings peoples closer together.