National Sports Day is a pioneer initiative adopted by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent who issued the Emiri Decree No. 80 for the year 2011 on 06 December 2011, concerning the State’s National Sports Day. The Decree states that Tuesday in the second week of February each year will be the State’s National Sports Day.

National Sports Day logo captures the essence of energy, sportsmanship and dynamism. The logo comprises two elements - a running logo image and national sport day logotype. These elements merge together into a mark and conveying harmony, balance and strength that defines the qualities needed for success.