Sports
Students Take Part in Sports Festivals as Part of the Youth Sports Leadership Programme
Doha, Qatar, 29 January 2019: The British Council, in partnership with the Qatar Ministry of Education, recently celebrated the completion of the first stage of its Youth Sports Leadership programme with two fun and engaging sports festivals attended by more than 50 students at Rufaidah bin Kaab independent School for Girls [...]
Live Like a Royal: Fitness and Nutrition
Working out and eating healthy are two requirements that are essential to staying healthy and fit. And, the royals are no different than the average person in that regard. Here is how The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Prince William do it. "My mom [...]
Bangladesh’s Most Celebrated Swimmer Baisya Hangs Up Trunks at 67
In this photograph taken on October 4, 2018, Bangladeshi swimmer Kshitindra Baisya swims in a lake in Dhaka. AFP / Munir Uz Zaman Dhaka: After nearly half a century navigating Bangladesh's thousands of miles of rivers, the country's most celebrated swimmer has hung up his trunks -- but not before [...]
Keep Fit Even if You’re Healthy
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal shows that even healthy people who don't show signs of cardiovascular disease, and have low cardio-respiratory fitness may still fall victim to cardiovascular issues in the future. Cardio-respiratory fitness refers to the body's circulatory and respiratory systems' ability to transport sufficient oxygen [...]
Stay active at home
You know that having an active lifestyle has so many benefits, but if pumping iron in the gym isn't your idea of fun, nor is weathering through a “people-y” hour-long aerobics class. And before anyone suggests going outside for a walk or a bike ride, you remind them that outdoor [...]
Best Running Tracks in Doha
The cold nights and chilly winds in Doha finally means the end of summer hibernation. Families and friends alike are seen strolling out and about in Doha, taking in this beautiful weather as they explore all this city has to offer. However, recreational activities aren’t the only things this weather [...]
