MoPH launches 3rd public health sector football tournament

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the opening ceremony of the third public health sector football tournament at Aspire Ath...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the opening ceremony of the third public health sector football tournament at Aspire Athletics Track Stadium, with the attendance of a large number of health sector leaders and employees.

The tournament comes as part of the Ministry of Public Health’s efforts to promote physical activity among public health sector employees and to encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

A friendly match between senior health sector leaders was held during the opening ceremony. 

The matches played on the opening day of the tournament also witnessed strong competition among the participating teams, all aiming to win the championship trophy. 

In addition to the attendance of a number of former Qatari football stars, namely Mubarak Mustafa “Al-Sinyari”, Ahmed Khalil, Ibrahim Al Ghanem, and Director of Football Development at Qatar Football Association, Fahad Thani Al Zaraa.Director of the Human Resources Department at the Ministry of Public Health, Ghanim Ibrahim Al Mohannadi, said: “The organisation of this tournament comes within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of sport, given its significant role in promoting health and reinforcing the concept of quality of life for all members of society, particularly those working in the health sector.”