Qatar

The pearl, Qatar's man made island

Sport plays a very important role in life of people who lives in Qatar, in fact government has invested heavily on this resource, which has a considerable touristic value, and it continues to give attentions to its development. Qatar focuses so much on sport’s field because it wants to use sport to increase and improve the relationship with other nations. This country is one of the best destinations for sport tourism, and attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world, so Qatar’s government aims is to extend and improve the structures designed to accommodate this increasing market demand. Qatar is situated in the Arabian Peninsula, and people of Middle East prefers outdoor activities; here sport is a combination of new and old, because there are international and modern sports such as golf, tennis and cricket, but also traditional sport such as camel and horse racing. Tourists are free to practice the sport they prefer or they can attend a sporting event choosing between different possibilities. Qatar had great success hosting previous sporting events, for example the 15th Asian Olympic Games in 2006, the Qatar Masters, or the Doha Asian Games, but it continues to be important due to other international competitions which take place in the country, such as the MotoGP or the world football championship.

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Qatar and Adventure Sports

This country offers a wide range of activities to do in order to satisfy customers' needs with an adrenalinic trip through Qatar excellent attractions and facilities. This land is the jewel of the crown of adventure sports, for this reason, more and more tourists chose to visit this country to have a flush of excitement and exhilaration through sand dunes and majestic coral reefs. For years this country has developed facilities in order to make adventure sport  safe as well as enjoyable. In Qatar tourists can enjoy an exciting safari on a four-wheels car in the Arabian desert with an experienced driver, during this adventure tourists will get in touch with iconic landscapes surrounded by huge sand dunes, this trip will be also a dive into the wildlife of a desert region, tourists will meet a great variety of animals and birds, such as snakes, camels and vultures. The best experience for kids is in the City Center Mall which is home to an ice rink who recreates the enchantment of snow in the middle of the red-hot desert. Another electrifying experience will be in the warm and shallow water of the Arabic Gulf where tourists have the possibility to practice all water-sports as scuba diving or sailing in order to explore Qatar's marine world. All in all, ff you are looking for thrills and shivers, Qatar must be the best place for you.

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Water Sports in Qatar

Qatar isn’t so famous for its water sports, but it offers a wide choice of these to its inhabitants and its tourists. If you are a water sports lover, here you can enjoy different activities. Scuba diving, is one of these  and it offers to visitors, the possibility to admire a magnificent marine scenery which is made by the construction of two artificial reefs. These coral reefs create an appropriate environment for fishes' marine life and colourful rocks. This activity is perfect both for experts and for beginners, they will learn the best techniques to have a correct and nice diving with the help of an instructor. Another important activity is sailing, this is a wonderful experience for everyone, from young to old. This activity is suggested in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, because here in addition to the fun you can enjoy a breathtaking views of this city.
For those people who are more adventurous, there is the possibility to try parasailing, surfing or windsurfing and for the lazier there is the possibility to hire a dinghy or a pedal boat and admire the beautiful landscape. For the deep sea fishing lovers, here you can live a stunning experience and taste all the fishes you have catched.

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Camel and Horse Racings

Camel racing in Qatar is a popular sport. This traditional sport is a kind of showcases which reflects the beautiful heritage and culture of Qatar. Camel racing started in 1972 with only 300 participants and during each race the number of participant increased. This sport attracts a large number of spectators and it appeals tourists from various parts of the world. The responsible for events and occurrences of camel racing in Qatar is the Camel Race Committe. Many camel racing events in Qatar are set in Al Shahaniyah racetrack. The auditorium has a large terrace, a veterinary clinic and many other service for camels. In Qatar the most famuos camel racing is the Challenge Race. The camels race is about 10 kilometers long. The race was introduced to increase the enthusiasm and the popularity of camel racing in Qatar. The experience of watching camel racings in Qatar is something unmissable for turists.

Horse racing in Qatar is a famous traditional sport. Every year horse racing attracts tourists and it is a very important resource because it helps tourism in Qatar growing and prospering. The sport has became so popular that recently the government has included horse racing tracks and stables to nine stadiums. Horse racing in Qatar is organized by the Racing and Equestrian Clubs. A part of racings clubs also hosts international horse beauty contests to showcase love and care that competitors manifest to their horses.
Horse racing in Qatar hosts a large number of participants. The winner of the horse race gains a substantial sum of money. Over the years many new sports have emerged but horse racing still hasn't lost its magic and its popularityamong the masses.

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Losail International Circuit

Losail international circuit is a motor racing circuit located in the capital of Qatar (QA), Doha, in the Persian gulf, near the desert. It is the only circuit in Middle East hosting a Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Apart from Moto GP, the track organizes other events like Rallies, SuperBike and national events. This track cost $58 million USD and required dedication from almost 1000 workers. The Marlboro Grand Prix Of Qatar of the 2nd October 2004 was the inaugural event and Sete Gibernau won it. The track is long 5.380 kilometers and it is surrounded by artificial grass because the organization want to prevent the circuit by the sand of desert. Permanent outdoor lighting was built in 2008, and so Qatar celebrated the first night time grand prix in history. This innovation was a success and has continued to be, in fact it became one of the most important and spectacular event on the motoGP calendar. The ticket cost between 15,00 and 31,00 Euros but there are also two tipes of tickets for Vips: Vip tickets (550 euros) or Vip village (940-715 euros).