National Sports Day a Success?
I would like to thank the Emir for National Sports Day. There may be other perspectives, but mine is that this was a complete success (for a first go).
Although mine wasn't very sporty at all, I had the the opportunity to partake. And perhaps next year I will engage in some activity myself having seen the positive response from those I know.
I joked at one of my friends when I saw her returning home that I thought she would be off running a marathon or something this morning, and she proudly showed me the start and finish stamp on her hand. I was gob smacked! I was only joking, but she had actually gone and done it, and had enjoyed.
Then in the afternoon another friend of mine returned from her company sports day. Once again I made some lame jokes, and once again I was put down when she said how much she had enjoyed it. There were many team events, and the teams were comprised of workers and all levels of management. And although she had won nothing, had enjoyed the comradeship and bonding that had taken place over the event.
Then I start seeing photographs appearing online. Now my lazy day, although very enjoyable, started to feel less fulfilling than others.
As the day progressed, more and more reports from people I know, of how much they had enjoyed the day.
What a great idea National Sports Day is. Without the day off, this would be impossible. I saw the day as a bonus day off, but now I see it as a damn good idea. And like I say, next year I will almost certainly make use of my bonus day off to partake in some events myself.
I started my day by 6 in the morning. Had a peaceful & pleasure drive to Cornice with my brother-in-low. 1st got done medical checkup including height, weight, sugar & blood pressure (hoping to get done urine test as well, just kidding!)
I took lots of pictures which can be seen on official fan club of AAtish Academy for Performing X-treme Arts, Mumbai, India. Please feel free to visit & comment, thank you. http://www.facebook.com/fitness.action.entertainment?sk=photos
Took part in different activities like running, basketball, cycling, later on I demonstrate some of my Martial arts moves, people really liked that. Peaple also enjoyed complementary diet sandwiches, water, banana, apple, t-shirts & caps. Later on had fantastic breakfast (paid) in Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Evening time spent in Katara.
In my humble opinion, I notice that it was a very big event & not very much organized. May be it’s because of very 1st time it happened & still we have more lessens to experience & learn. I rate this entire event 9/10 which is still excellent.
Special thanks to:
National sports day organizers
www.qatarliving.com
Canon (550D)
I dont really know what the objectives of the day were, but from my perspective it was an overwhelming success - I started the day with my cricket team getting a sound beating at 7am in Mesaieed and rounded the day off walking up and down the Corniche with thousands of others - there was a lot of enthusiasm for the event it seems to me and it was well covered on local TV - excellent initiative!!
It was a real funfilled day.
I think everybody will agree with me, why cant this be on the 2nd Thursday of every February rather than on middle of a week.
it was a real success.
had fun with family and friends and visited corniche in the morning, later went to the sports zone and then to Aspire park.
it was a very active day
stroll, stroll and stroll. Lot of activities there but strolling with your love one and friends, it's a great day. And getting a bonus of free diet lunch, what can you ask for?
Thank you Qatar and thank to my employer.
I had really a great time and fully participated in the 1st QNSD.
My day started at 7:30 with the Cricket Match, followed by visit to Dhal Hamam Park, MIA Park and Katara.