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10 Dec’ 2025

Qatar U-17 Gymnastics Team Depart for China to Join Asian Training Camp

Doha:  The Qatar junior national gymnastics team will depart Doha for the People’s Republic of China to participate in the Asian training camp, scheduled to take place in the city of Nanning in the Guangxi region from 11 to 20 December. The camp brings together an elite group of Asian national teams.

This training camp comes as part of the technical preparation plan implemented by the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, aimed at enhancing the players’ physical and technical readiness, and providing them with increased international exposure and experience ahead of upcoming competitions.

The delegation includes:

•    Medhat Hassan Mousa – Team Manager

•    Mohamed Ali – Head Coach

•    Athletes: Ahmed Samir, Omar Al-Hefnawi, Fares Shadi, Youssef Ahmed

The gymnasts are expected to undergo an intensive training programme under the supervision of top Asian coaches and experts, contributing to the development of their technical skills and boosting their competitiveness at continental and international levels.
 

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