Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth organized on Wednesday a ceremony to honor the winners of the fifth edition of the Sports and Youth Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 season, under the theme: "Generations of Excellence, A Nation of Distinction."
According to Qatar News Agency, HE Minister of Sports and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani congratulated all the award winners, praising their efforts and achievements that reflected their determination and perseverance. His Excellency highlighted that the award represents a significant milestone in establishing a culture of institutional excellence in the State of Qatar. The award is considered a comprehensive national framework that motivates institutions and individuals to adopt best practices and elevate their performance levels based on quality, sustainability, and innovation.
His Excellency noted that the award's continuous development reflects the efforts made by sports and youth institutions to enhance their programs and initiatives, aligning with the state's vision of investing in human capital. He emphasized that the award has contributed to creating a competitive environment that has fostered excellence and solidified the concepts of leadership and institutional work based on planning, measurement, and continuous evaluation.
HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Engineer Yasser bin Abdullah Al Jamal honored the top winners in the award categories. In the youth committees category, the youth committee of Al Khor Sports Club won first place, while the youth department of Al Wakrah Sports Club secured second place. In the youth centers category, the Doha Girls Center won first place, while Alreyada Girls Center finished second. Qatar Youth Hostels won first place in the specialized centers category, while the Qatar Science Club earned second place. In the sports clubs category, Al Arabi Sports Club secured first place, followed by Al Sadd Sports Club in second, and Al Rayyan Sports Club in third.
Since its inception approximately five years ago, the Sports and Youth Excellence Award has been a prominent national initiative aimed at stimulating institutional performance and enhancing the quality of programs and services offered to young people. This aligns with national development priorities and contributes to preparing a conscious and active generation capable of actively participating in the development process. The award reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth's vision of building an integrated system of excellence based on professionalism, innovation, and youth empowerment.