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HEALTHY 2022 WORLD CUPBUILDING A LEGACY FOR SPORT AND HEALTH POST MEGA SPORTING EVENTS
THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF QATAR AND THE SUPREME COMMITTEE FOR DELIVERY AND LEGACY CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO A SIDE EVENT TO THE 76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
The event is organized within the framework of the Sport and Health partnership established in October 2021, between the State of Qatar, the World Health Organization and FIFA with the aim to deliver and ensure the legacy of a healthy and safe FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM
The side event will bring key stakeholders together to:
Objectives
DATE: 23 MAY 2023TIME: 6 PM – 7.30 PMLOCATION: HOTEL PRESIDENT WILSON - GENEVA
NB SHUTTLES WILL BE AVAILABLE AND WILL LEAVE FROM PREGNY GATE OF THE PALAIS DES NATIONS AT 5.30 PM TO TRANSPORT DELEGATES TO THE VENUE. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
Sport for Health Conference 2022 (Upcoming Report)
Healthier Food and Healthier Food Environments at Sports Events
HEALTHY 2022 WORLD CUP BUILDING A LEGACY FOR SPORT AND HEALTH POST MEGA-SPORTING EVENTS A side event to the 76th World Health Assembly 2023
In October 2021, the State of Qatar, the World Health Organization (WHO) and FIFA announced a three-year partnership, with the aim to deliver and ensure the legacy of a healthy and safe FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, setting the Qatar World Cup as an influential, sustainable, and lasting model promoting integration of health, security and well-being for future mega-sport events.
Within the framework of this partnership, the State of Qatar is organizing a side event that brings together key stakeholders to discuss their experience and planning approach to hosting mega-sporting events, The event also aims to mobilize support and commitment from all relevant stakeholders towards a sustainable global movement for sport and health.
AGENDA
Building a Legacy for Sport and Health Post Mega-Sporting Events
Hotel President Wilson - May 23rd, 2023, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Speakers
HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al KuwariMinister of Public Health
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Dr Catharina BoehmeAssistant Director-General, External Relations and Governance
Moderator
Luisa BaldiniTV Reporter
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Special Guests
Mutaz BarshimOlympic and World Athletics Champion
Yusra MardiniOlympic swimmer, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Panelists
Dr Ahmed Al-MandhariWHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean
Dr Ahmed Al MohammedChair of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Health Strategic Command Group
Clément Lazarus MD, MPHAssistant deputy director for surveillance and health security, General Directorate for Health
Loyce Pace, MPHAssistant Secretary for Global Affairs (OGA)
Note : Other Speakers will Follow
Ms Tania BragaIOC Head of Olympic Games Impact and Legacy
Overview
A model that is impactful, sustainable and lasting A model that promotes integration of health, security and wellbeing for sports events A partnership established in October 2021 by the State of Qatar, the World Health Organization and FIFA to deliver and ensure the legacy of a healthy and safe FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM.
Health Security
Everyone has a role to play for a safe, healthy, and fun sport event
Safe mass gatherings during sporting events and mitigation of health risks at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM
Health Promotion
Physical Activity
Get active today. Every move counts
Promotion of physical activity, through active transportation, active breaks during the games, and ensuring safe environments. international knowledge transfer and strengthening of policy and practice:
Nutrition
Eat healthy, score for health
Promotion of healthy eating habits during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, through access to healthy food options and healthy food environments:
Mental Health
Are you OK? Take time to talk about your mental health
Mental health promotion as part of the Sport for Health through:
Tobacco Control
Sport and tobacco don’t mix. Kick tobacco out from your life
Promotion of tobacco-free environments during sports events and awareness raising about the harmful effects of tobacco.
Communication and Advocacy
A platform to promote health to communities across the globe through the FIFA World Cup, the most watched sporting event in the world
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