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13 Oct’ 2024

Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma emerges as first Arab to complete Explorer's Grand Slam

DOHA  - Qatari record-setting mountaineer Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al-Thani made history as the first Arab and Qatari to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam.

The Qatari champion summited the Castrensis Pyramid in Central Papua, on Oct. 11, 2024, the last phase of the prestigious adventure challenge.

Fewer than 75 people in history have completed this incredible feat.

Speaking to the media, Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al-Thani said the achievement was the outcome of her determination to achieve a 2014 dream to break boundaries.

Along the way, each summit represented a step closer to realizing potentials, but more importantly, a testament to staying true to one's dreams, even when the path ahead seems impossible, the Qatari champion added.

The Qatari champion expressed her deep gratitude to everyone who supported her and made this journey possible, starting with the encouragement of her family, friends and teammates, and the support teams who stood by her until her dream came true.
 

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Doha Hosts 50th International Hockey Federation Congress

Doha: Doha today hosted the 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), bringing together representatives of member national associations to discuss hockey’s development and governance and strengthen cooperation across the sport.Addressing the Congress, H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), welcomed delegates and described the 50th edition as a significant milestone in the Federation’s history, reflecting years of work, leadership and a shared vision that have advanced hockey and expanded its global reach. He said that building on this legacy requires creating greater opportunities for future generations, stressing that success in sport is measured not only by the events organised, but also by the opportunities created for athletes and generations to come—a responsibility shared across the Olympic Movement. He added that Qatar’s hosting of international sporting events goes beyond welcoming participants from around the world to building strong partnerships and creating a lasting impact that continues long after an event.H.E. Jassim Al Buenain said that progress in sport also depends on how widely its benefits are shared, requiring close cooperation between international federations, national Olympic committees and everyone working to develop sport, while keeping athletes at the heart of every decision.For his part, FIH President Mr. Tayyab Ikram thanked Qatar and the QOC for hosting the 50th Congress and praised the support of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, for hockey and for hosting the international gathering in Doha. Arrow
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Doha Receives Asian Para Games Flag as Journey to 2030 Continues

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Team Qatar Seek First Victory Against Oman in Gulf U-17 Cup

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Qatar Wins Bronze in Shot Put at Asian Para Games

Nagoya: Qatari Paralympic champion Abdulrahman Abdulqader has won the bronze medal in the shot put at the Asian Para Games, currently under way in Nagoya, Japan, adding a new milestone to Qatar's sporting record on the continental stage.Abdulqader claimed bronze after a fierce contest against a field of elite athletes, all competing for the top places in this para athletics event.  Arrow

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