Sports Fans in Doha!

Enjoying the tennis with Ben

Qatar Total Open 2013

Earlier this year, we watched the top 10 women in the world of tennis as they competed at the Qatar Total Open 2013. The tennis centre in Doha is another world class sports facility boasted by Qatar. We attended four out of the five nights with either free entry or tickets under $10. There was entertainment, food court, shopping, a kids’ zone, traditional crafts, pony rides and a place to get players’ autographs. The boys have been taking tennis lessons here, so they loved the event. Ben cheered for Serena Williams and Will’s favourite was Victoria Azarenka. 

Serena Williams!

Go Canada!

We also joined a few hundred other Canadian and Japanese fans at Khalifa Stadium to watch Canada vs Japan men’s soccer in an international friendly match. Most of Will and Ben’s friends were there from school so it was a fun night, despite Canada’s 2-1 loss to Japan. It’s possible that I was the most excited person there that night, as I had just received my birthday present from Andy and the boys - my new camera. I took far too many pictures!

Rajan and Andy 

Ben and Mum

Canada vs Japan