As a National Supplier of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, Doha Festival City Hosts Athletics Competition for Kids
The partnership sees Doha Festival City host a Mini Athletics Championship from 5 September to 3 October for children aged 4 to 14. Doha Festival City has created a replica of the Khalifa International Stadium, the host venue of the IAAF World Athletics Championships, at the Centre Court, first floor.
5 September 2019, Doha, Qatar--- Doha Festival City, Qatar’s preferred and world class destination for entertainment, has partnered with the Local Organising Committee of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 as a National Supplier of the event, which Qatar organizes for the first time ever in the Middle East from 27 September to 6 October. The partnership sees Doha Festival City host a Mini Athletics Championship from 5 September to 3 October for children aged 4 to 14. Doha Festival City has created a replica of the Khalifa International Stadium, the host venue of the IAAF World Athletics Championships, at the Centre Court, first floor. The stadium replica features six athletics events, spectator area, and a press conference space, giving the younger generation a glimpse of what fans can expect when the Middle East’s biggest ever sporting event begins in three weeks with the participation of first-class athletes from 213 countries. The venue will open daily, from 2pm to 10pm on weekdays, and until 11pm from Thursdays to Saturdays, welcoming children to play and enjoy a variety of athletics activities including jumping, throwing, relay races, sprints and hurdles. On Mondays and Wednesdays, experienced coaches will be on the ground to offer training sessions for three hours at each pit, while on weekends children will compete against each other to win medals. Senior athletes will also make an appearance on weekends to meet and greet their fans at Doha Festival City, where they will sign the bibs of kids club members and hand out medals and prizes to the winners. Hazim Murad, Assistant General Manager-Doha Festival City, said: “We have worked with our creative team to produce a unique experience for children that resembles the real-life one. The venue is rounded with entrance gates and an audience area that makes it look like a miniature of the iconic Khalifa International Stadium.” Robert Hall, General Manager -Doha Festival City, said: “We are so excited to partner with the Local Organising committee of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. We are keen on supporting the country’s efforts towards its 2030 Vision, and to celebrate such important moments and events with the people of Qatar. “The partnership brings yet another unique experience to our shoppers and visitors and adds value to our retailers and business partners who chose us for being Qatar’s number one and preferred destination. We look forward to welcoming Qatar’s guests, citizens, and residents for this festival of world-class sport,” he added. HE Sheikha Asma Al-Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications at the Local Organising Committee, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Doha Festival City as a key national supplier who can support us in delivering a successful championship that showcases Qatar’s capability of hosting large-scale world sporting events. The mini championship enables us to further engage the public in sport and inspire the next generation of athletes, which is an integral part of our mission.” As part of the partnership between Doha Festival City and the Local Organising Committee, tickets of the IAAF World Athletics Championship Doha 2019 will be available for sale at the mall at a dedicated booth opposite to Centrepoint store in the ground floor. ENDS Notes to Editors: About Doha Festival City Doha Festival City is Qatar’s preferred destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall – is one of the largest such developments in the Middle East, offering almost a quarter of a million sqm of leasable space, providing something for everyone, and creating exceptional and memorable experiences with each and every visit. Doha Festival City is home to famous brand names in retail, many of which have made their Qatar debut; including Harvey Nichols, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Dior Beauty Boutique, and ACE. It also houses the country’s only IKEA which has been open since 2013. There are over 100 places to dine and relax including restaurants, cafés and casual dining outlets, from brands that are unique to Qatar including Jamie’s Italian, Café Coco, 800 Degrees and Aimee’s Cafe. Doha Festival City has the country’s biggest world-class entertainment offering including a unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions–from Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens, Theatre by Rhodes, to green spaces for outdoor exercise and Outdoor Leisure Trail cycling and three unique entertainment parks, including Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, and Virtuocity. The world’s first Angry Birds World TM , introduced and developed by the leading location-based entertainment company Trimoo in partnership with Rovio Entertainment, opened in Doha Festival City in May 2018. The park is an unparalleled family entertainment destination, inspired by the global gaming sensation and the blockbuster movie. VIRTUOCiTY™ is the region’s first dedicated gaming hub that merges the virtual world with the real world. Opened in December 2018, this entertainment park is equipped with full motion racing simulators, escape rooms and an astonishing multipurpose eSports arena. The venue offers an immersive digital experience for teens and adults. Snow Dunes ™ is the first indoor snow park that opened in Qatar, featuring a castle inspired by authentic Qatari architecture. It is based on an old folk tale about a wave of cold coming in the spring and covering the ground with a white mantle. The park uses state-of-the-art technology to produce snow-white ice at temperatures of -4 degrees Celsius. For more information visit http://www.dohafestivalcity.com