Lusail:The draw for the eighth edition of the Sports for All Futsal Championship for Ministries and Government Agencies 2026 was held on Tuesday. This tournament is organized by the Qatar Sports for All Federation under the Ministry of Sports and Youth.
According to Qatar News Agency, the competition will kick off on Sunday at Lusail Sports Arena, featuring 20 teams from various ministries, government agencies, and institutions. The draw placed the teams into four groups of five. The Ministry of Sports and Youth, the defending champion, is in Group A alongside Qatar News Agency, the Public Works Authority's Assets Affairs sector, Qatar Media Corporation, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, runner-up in the last edition, leads Group B, which also includes the General Civil Aviation Authority, the State Audit Bureau, the Ministry of Transport, and the Public Works Authority. Group C consists of the Ministry of Municipality, Qatar Museums, Qatar Charity, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Justice. Group D features the Ministry of Social Development and Family, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Qatar Olympic Committee.
Abdullah Al Dosari, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, stated that the eighth edition builds on the success of previous tournaments, with improvements in competition standards and increased participation. He noted that the championship contributes to the efforts of the Sports Day Award Committee, with participating teams earning points toward the National Sports Day Award 2027 standings.
Al Dosari emphasized that the tournament is a key event on the federation's calendar, offering employees of ministries and government agencies a platform to connect and engage in sports. He affirmed the federation's commitment to enhancing the competition and ensuring optimal conditions for success, fostering professional and social connections among participants.