February has always been a busy month on Qatar’s sports calendar, but the best part of this month stands out as something special. It is one of those rare spells when elite competition, community sport and global attention all come together, creating a rhythm that keeps the country flexing, watching and participating with real enthusiasm.
The period is led, as always, by Qatar National Sport Day activities on second Tuesday of the month, a fixture that has grown well beyond a single day on the calendar. It sets the mood for everything that follows, shifting the focus to participation, movement and balance. Across parks, schools and public venues, people of all ages step out to walk, run, cycle or try something new. It is a reminder that sport in Qatar belongs to everyone.
That message carries naturally into the Qatar Olympic Committee’s Annual Half Marathon, which blends elite competition with mass participation along Lusail Boulevard. Thousands take part, each at their own pace, turning the race into a shared experience rather than just a contest. It is one of those events that show how community sport and high-level performance can comfortably exist side by side.
With the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix now concluded at Al Shaqab, Qatar’s most popular equestrian events move closer, with the H H Amir Sword Festival set to take place in the second week of February. It will be a showcase of thrilling horse racing and show jumping contests, with the world’s best combinations arriving in Qatar.
Golf brings another global dimension as the Qatar Masters returns, drawing world-class players and extensive international coverage. This weekend’s edition is a familiar reminder that Doha remains a trusted stop on major sporting tours, capable of delivering both top conditions and top competition year after year.
Tennis fans are equally in for a treat, with leading names arriving for the WTA and ATP events at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, while motorsport adds speed and variety through this weekend’s Qatar International Rally, drawing competitors from across the region this weekend.
Football, as always, completes the picture. The prestigious Amir Cup returns to centre stage with the last-16 stage taking place from February 12 to 15, bringing its familiar drama and national appeal, reminding everyone why it remains the most cherished tournament Qatar. All these events together create something special for sports enthusiasts in Qatar and beyond, underlining a truly vibrant period on the sporting calendar.
