Continuing the legacy of promoting physical activity and health for all, the Walk the Talk: Health for All Challenge series will be held for the first time in Doha.
WHO and the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar, in partnership with FIFA and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, will organize the event the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
People worldwide are invited to join the event, in person and remotely, to celebrate the importance of health and wellness.
The starting point for the Doha event will be Al Bidda Park, and two routes (3 and 5 kilometres) will connect the game to Doha’s landmarks, including the Corniche area and FIFA World Cup countdown. Fifa.
The event will serve as a critical moment to come together safely, celebrate the importance of healthy lifestyles and demonstrate the steps needed to ensure the delivery and legacy of healthy and safe mega-sporting events.
The event is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to join in a celebration of health. There’s no better way to prepare for the Qatar 2022 World Cup than marching in solidarity for #Sport4Health!
The ministry said the event will be a key moment to come together safely, celebrate the importance of healthy lifestyles and demonstrate the steps needed to ensure the delivery and legacy of healthy and safe mega sporting events.
“Everyone is invited to join the event, in person in Doha or remotely, to celebrate the importance of health and wellbeing. There is no better way to prepare for the Qatar 2022 World Cup than marching in solidarity for #Sport4Health, the ministry said.
Interested participants should register for Walk the Talk Doha via the Ministry of Public Health website and confirm their place.
Additionally, people from all over the world are invited to participate in the event by following their performance through a dedicated app. By registering, participants will receive an ID to participate from anywhere in the world.
The Walk the Talk app is downloadable from Google Play and the Apple Store, making it easy for everyone to walk, run, and jog.
The ministry also said that the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum 3-2-1 is offering Talk the Talk Doha attendees the opportunity to enjoy free access to the special exhibition “The World of Football” after completing walking 3 to 5 km. An email will be sent to all participants confirming that they have walked the required distances and recorded it via the Walk the Talk mobile app.