QF launches new season of Ladies’ Sport Night, inspiring women to stay active

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) launched a new season of its Ladies Sport Night yesterday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting active and heal...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) launched a new season of its Ladies’ Sport Night yesterday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting active and healthy lifestyles among women and girls.

One of the Foundation’s most popular community programmes, Ladies’ Sport Night has drawn nearly 13,000 participants in 2025 alone, underscoring the power of sport to inspire, unite, and empower women.

The new season of Ladies’ Sport Night opened with a panel discussion featuring United States Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Qatari triathlete and long-time advocate for women’s participation in sport, Fatma Al-Ghanim at the Oxygen Park in Education City.

“Community events like Ladies Sport Night leave a lasting legacy, one where the next generation of women in this region grows up knowing that they belong in every space, on every field, and in every arena,” said Muhammad, a fencing world champion, best-selling author, and the first American woman to compete in the Olympics wearing the hijab and emphasised on the impact of inclusive sports events.

United States Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad interacting with young fencers during the launch of the new season of Ladies’ Sport Night at Oxygen Park in Education City.