Minister of Awqaf attends opening of football championship

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, the second sports football cham...

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, the second sports football championship of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for departmental employees kicked off on Tuesday evening, (January 20, 2026).

The tournament is being held at the Ministry’s stadium in the Abu Hamour area, with the participation of 20 teams divided into four groups.

The Minister attended the opening ceremony, which took place in a vibrant sporting atmosphere reflecting the spirit of camaraderie and positive competition among ministry employees. The championship is part of the Ministry’s community initiatives aimed at strengthening teamwork, promoting sport as a way of life, and encouraging employees to adopt healthy lifestyles that enhance job performance and institutional harmony.

The opening day featured four group-stage matches marked by excitement and competitiveness. The Financial Affairs Department – Security Section team defeated the Legal Affairs Department team 2–1, while the Islamic Affairs Department team recorded a strong 5–1 victory over the Da’wah and Religious Guidance Department (B) team.

In a closely contested match, the Engineering Affairs Department team drew 2–2 with the Zakat Affairs Department team. Another thrilling encounter saw the Islamic Network team from the Da’wah and Religious Guidance Department edge past the Planning, Quality, and Innovation Department team with a 5–4 win.