Sport is critical for all-round heath, both physical and mental. Mental health promotion is a key component of the Sport For Health partnership between the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar. Sport and physical activity provide major benefits for mental health, from exercise to the teamwork and comradery that are essential elements of many sports.

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