QF partners with Olympic-recognizedfederation to boost sports in schools

NT Bureau

Doha: Qatar Foundation has teamed up with the International School Sport Federation, a non-profit organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee, to evaluate the sporting landscape within its schools and universities, aiming to boost student participation, especially among women and girls. 

Under the agreement with the International School Sport Federation (ISF), a thorough analysis will be carried out on the sports programs across Qatar Foundation’s (QF) 13 Pre-University Education (PUE) schools and seven of its universities. This includes assessing both curricular and extracurricular sports activities.

ISF will compile the results, comparing them with local and international schools, and develop a list of recommendations to advance the schools and universities towards global best practices. The analysis and recommendations are expected to be finalized by July 2024.

Abeer Al-Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation, said: “Qatar Foundation is committed to fostering interest and enthusiasm for sports among the local community, especially young people, recognizing how it can serve as a pathway to healthy lifestyles.