DOHA: The Emir Cup Trophy Tour visited Umm Salama Primary School for Girls and Khalifa Model Independent School for Boys in which a large number of students and staff members took part and gathered around the trophy for a memorable photo opportunity with the most coveted prize, the Emir Cup trophy. The visit to Umm Salama Primary School for Girls included a fun-packed day in which the students performed a specially choreographed dance to celebrate the fact that the Emir Cup Trophy Tour made a stop in their school ahead of the final match. Moza Al Mahshadi, Owner and Principal of Umm Salama Primary School for Girls commented: “It is a pleasure for the school to host the Emir Cup Trophy Tour; this tournament is of utmost importance to us and the school children and we are all excited to be part of the final match on 20 May. This tournament is one of the most significant tournaments in Qatar in which all clubs are competing to win, to have the honor to meet in person His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.” As part of its’ mission to educate the students about the importance of taking part in sports and adopting a healthy lifestyle, Khalifa Model Independent School for Boys celebrated the Emir Cup Trophy Tour by organising a mini football tournament for the students and countless sports activities. The day also involved organising a small exhibition in which health advisors gave advice and tips to the school children about healthy eating and lifestyle, importance of taking part in sports and staying active during and after school hours. Commenting on the occasion, Nawal Al Tamimi, Principal of Khalifa Model Independent School for Boys said: “We are proud to welcome the Emir Cup Trophy in our school and to be part of the promotional campaign for the Emir Cup 2016. Being part of this major event has a great impact on the students and faculty as it makes us feel involved in the biggest football competition of the year.” She added: “Sports plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our students and we constantly organise countless sports and football-related activities for the school children as it is our responsibility to ensure that our students live a healthy and active lifestyle.” The Trophy Tour is part of the Emir Cup 2016 promotional campaign which aims to instill a football culture in Qatar and involve all segments of the community specifically schools to take part in the events and activities that are organised by QFA during the period of the tournament and ahead of the final match in specific. The Emir Cup final match will take place on Friday 20 May at 7pm in Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium (Al Sadd Stadium).