Girls Activities Get Underway in Team Qatar Summer Program 2026

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July 5, 2026
QOC
5-July-2026

Girls Activities Get Underway in Team Qatar Summer Program 2026

Doha – The Team Qatar Summer Program 2026, dedicated to the sons and daughters of employees of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), has successfully entered its second week of activities. Organised by the QOC's Sports Events Department, the Program is being delivered in collaboration with the Qatar Stars League Foundation, the Qatar Bowling Federation, the Qatar Police Sports Federation, Perf Up Centre, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 3-2-1, and several national sports federations.

The second week of the Program officially commenced with activities for girls, featuring a series of educational and sports field visits. Participants began on Sunday with a visit to the Qatar Bowling Federation, followed by a visit to the Lusail Shooting Range on Monday. The Program will continue with a visit to the Perf Up Centre on Tuesday, 7 July, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 3-2-1 on Wednesday, 8 July, before concluding on Thursday, 9 July, with a visit to the Qatar Gymnastics Federation.

These activities form part of a diverse Program designed to enrich participants' experiences through a combination of educational content and hands-on sporting activities.

The Team Qatar Summer Program 2026 also places great emphasis on strengthening partnerships with parents, reflecting the Qatar Olympic Committee's firm belief in the vital role families play in encouraging children to engage in physical activity and adopt healthy lifestyles, thereby helping to foster a lasting culture of sport and active living within the community.

The Program features a wide range of sporting, cultural and educational activities hosted across multiple venues throughout Qatar, offering participants a rewarding experience that combines learning with recreation while developing their life and social skills in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment.

The second edition of the Program, running from 28 June to 9 July, has attracted strong participation, bringing together 57 children (30 boys and 27 girls). Participants are enjoying a diverse Program of sporting, recreational and educational activities designed to develop personal skills, promote Olympic values, and strengthen the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork.

The Program is open to children aged 8 to 12, while the volunteer Program is dedicated to young people aged 16 to 18. Through the youth volunteer initiative, the Program seeks to cultivate responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills among participants.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Hassan Rabiah Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Communications at the Qatar Stars League Foundation, said: "We are delighted to take part in this training session as part of the Team Qatar Summer Programme, which provides an excellent opportunity for young participants to make productive use of their summer through meaningful activities that help develop both their sporting and social skills."

He added: "Our participation reflects the Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting community initiatives and programs that contribute to building an aware and capable generation while instilling positive sporting and behavioral values in young people. It also demonstrates our commitment to contributing to programs that combine education, entertainment and skills development, in line with our mission to maximize football's positive social impact and its role in developing the abilities of children and young people."