Qatar Athletics Federation
The Qatar Athletics Federation carries the country’s strongest Olympic record, from Mohamed Suleiman’s first national Olympic medal to Mutaz Barshim’s Olympic and world titles. It has also positioned Doha as a leading athletics destination through the 2019 World Championships and the annual Diamond League meeting.
Federation
Overview
The federation oversees track and field development across disciplines and age groups, with a record that has produced more Olympic medals than any other Qatari sports body. Mohamed Suleiman’s 1500m bronze at Barcelona 1992 opened that chapter, and the next generations expanded it on the global stage.
Mutaz Essa Barshim remains the central figure in this story, with four consecutive Olympic medals from London 2012 to Paris 2024 and multiple world high jump titles. In parallel, Doha has built its hosting profile through the renovated Khalifa International Stadium, the 2019 World Championships, and a permanent place on the Diamond League calendar.
The federation is now working to broaden its talent base, develop relay teams, and grow women’s athletics within the long-term build-up to Doha 2030.
Mr. Mohammed Essa Al Fadala
President
Mr. Essa Abdullah Al Harami
Secretary GeneralKey Achievements
Mutaz Barshim's Record - 4 consecutive Olympic medals from 2012 to 2024 and 3 World Championship golds from 2017 to 2022, the first high jump three-peat in history
2019 World Championships Host - Staged the World Athletics Championships at the renovated Khalifa International Stadium
Qatar's Olympic Pioneer - Mohamed Suleiman won 1500m bronze at Barcelona 1992, the first Olympic medal in Qatar's history