Doha, Qatar: The seventh edition of the Gulf Madhyamam ‘Qatar Run’ witnessed tremendous excitement on Friday morning, as more than 1,000 runners representing over 60 countries participated in the event at Aspire Park, Doha. Held amidst pleasant winter weather, the run transformed the green expanse of Aspire Park into a vibrant sporting arena, drawing locals and expatriates alike.
The
competitions officially began at 7:00 am, with runners gathering at the venue
nearly an hour earlier. Athletes, including children, women, and men, arrived
with family members, creating a festive atmosphere. Thousands thronged the park
in the early hours, reflecting the growing popularity of the event among Qatar’s
diverse community.
Prior
to the race, participants took part in Zumba sessions led by the team headed by
Sin Mug the Sarnaik, along with professional warm-up exercises conducted by
trainers from Rocka Power Gym. The sessions included interval training, pre-run
warm-ups, and post-run cool-down exercises. Several fun activities were also
organised for children near the venue, adding to the family-friendly appeal of
the event.
The
races were flagged off starting with the 10-kilometre category, followed by
other distances. Strong participation was seen in the open category (ages
16–40) for both men and women, while more than 200 runners competed in the
masters category across age groups. Special races were organised for children,
including Mini Kids (ages 3–6) and primary, secondary, and junior categories
for school students. All finishers were welcomed with applause and awarded
medals.
The closing ceremony saw medals and prizes distributed by Grand Mall Regional Director Ashraf Chirakkal; ISC President E.P. Abdurahman; Naseem Healthcare Marketing Head Sandeep G. Nair; Seashore Cable Division Head Nishad Mohammed Ali; Malabar Gold and Diamonds Zonal Head Naufal Thadathil; Savoy Insurance CEO Jerry; Al Zaman Exchange COO Zubair Abdurahman; Bradma MD K.L. Hashim; New Goodwill Cargo MD Muhammad Naushad Abu; Can International CSO Alka Meera Sunny; Ahmed Al Maghribi Marketing Manager Saif Hashimi; NVBS MD Benazir Manoj; Manoj Sahibjan; Marketing Manager Nandipa; Gulf Madhyamam One Executive Committee Chairman Raheem Omassery; Vice Chairman Muneesh; Gulf Madhyamam Qatar Deputy General Manager Harris Valli; PR and Marketing Manager O.T. Zakir Hussain; Business Development Manager Jabir Abdurahman; Finance Manager Nasif; and Executive Coordinator Noorudheen. The programme was compered by RJ Ashtami.
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