General Sports Authority Position in Relation to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
While the authority is primarily focused on sports, its initiatives indirectly and directly contribute to multiple SDGs.
Goal Description: Enhancing physical and mental health.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Promoting a sports culture and encouraging the community to practice physical activity.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Sports Day
- Sports Summit
- Organizing Khalid bin Hamad Games Initiative
- Organizing Khalid bin Hamad League for Governorates
Goal Description: Promoting education, continuous learning, and skills development.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Supporting sports education, developing cadres, and qualifying competencies within the sports sector.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Sports personnel Qualification Program
- National Coaches Development Initiative
- Khalid bin Hamad "Gold Generation" Scholarship
Goal Description: Empowering women and enhancing their participation.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Supporting women's sports and empowering women within the sports sector.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- " Takafoa " Girls League Initiative
Khalid bin Hamad Girls League Initiative
Goal Description: Promoting the use of sustainable energy and reducing resource consumption.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Implementing sustainability practices within sports facilities.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Solar Energy Project in Sports Facilities
Goal Description: Stimulating economic growth and providing job opportunities.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Developing the sports sector as an economic industry and regulating investments within it.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Nominal sponsorship of sports facilities
Goal Description: Fostering innovation and developing sports infrastructure.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Developing sports facilities and driving innovation within the sports sector.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Infrastructure & Facility Projects
Goal Description: Enhancing quality of life through sustainable sports facilities.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Providing a community-based sports environment and promoting physical activities within cities.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Al-Furjan Community Playgrounds
Goal Description: Strengthening efforts to combat climate change and mitigate its impacts.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Implementing eco-friendly practices in the sports sector and raising environmental awareness through sports events and activities.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
"Green Sports Events" Initiative
Carbon Footprint Reduction Project for Sports Facilities
Environmental Awareness Programs in Clubs & Federations
Sustainability Initiatives in Sports Facility Operations
Goal Description: Enhancing cooperation and partnerships.
Role of the General Sports Authority: Building local and international partnerships to develop the sports sector.
Internal Strategic Projects Supporting the Goal:
- Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with external entities and private companies