Qatar and Palestine Wrestling Federations Sign Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Sports Partnership

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October 22, 2025
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22-October-2025

Qatar and Palestine Wrestling Federations Sign Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Sports Partnership

DOHA  – The Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation and the Palestine Wrestling Federation signed a cooperation agreement today at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters in Doha. This agreement aims to build a stronger sports partnership between the two federations through joint training camps, organizing championships, creating development programs, and exchanging technical, coaching, and refereeing expertise.

The agreement was signed by Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, and Mr. Riyad Hassan, Secretary-General of the Palestine Wrestling Federation and member of the “Sport for All” Commission at United World Wrestling.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Abdullah Hamad Al Mosaifri, Assistant Secretary-General of the Qatari Federation, Mr. Ghanem Saleh Al Kuwari, Board Member, and Mr. Massimiliano Montanari, CEO of the International Centre for Sport Security.

This agreement represents an important step in supporting the development of wrestlers from both Qatar and Palestine. It will help improve their technical and physical skills through training camps and prepare them to compete at regional, Arab, continental, and international championships.

Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani praised the achievements of Palestinian wrestlers at both the Arab and international levels. He said that this agreement will open new opportunities for athletes from both countries, helping them develop their talents, enhance their competitiveness, and achieve greater success in the sport of wrestling.

Mr. Riyad Hassan expressed his deep appreciation to the State of Qatar for its continuous support of Palestinian sports. He said that this agreement marks a new stage in the growth of wrestling in both countries and will help build a new generation of champions capable of reaching the top of international podiums.

The ceremony concluded with an exchange of commemorative shields between Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani and Mr. Riyad Hassan, reflecting the strong relationship and shared commitment between the two federations to promote wrestling excellence.