DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will launch the 1st QOC Half Marathon on the occasion of the 2025 National Sports Day on Feb. 11, 2025.
The announcement came in a press conference on Tuesday, during which QOC said that registration for the event is now open and detailed all organizational and technical aspects pertaining to the Half Marathon.
During the press conference, HE president of the QOC Half Marathon 2025 organizing committee Sheikh Suhaim bin Mohammed Al-Thani said that the National Sports Day reflects the wise leadership’s insights with regards to the importance of sports and its role in investing in human capital and establishing a healthy society, one which is capable of contributing actively to the comprehensive development of the country in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Sheikh Suhaim bin Mohammed Al-Thani invited everyone, including athletes, amateurs, and families to participate in this unique event, which aims to enhance community interaction and achieve common goals in promoting a culture of sports and physical activity in Qatar.
