Cherif and Ahmed closer to Paris after flawless Brasília performance

Brasilia - Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan’s push to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics received a significant boost on Friday, when the Qataris topped their pool in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Brasília Elite16 and advanced directly to the quarterfinals of the tournament. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists, who are playing just their second tournament in the year, are currently just the second team sitting above the qualification line with 7,200 points, but are now set to add at least another 760 with their quarterfinal appearance in Brazil – they Qataris could even find their way into the FIVB Olympic Rankings top ten in they continue winning over the weekend. After starting their Pool A campaign with a two-set win over Chileans Noe Aravena and Vicente Droguett on Thursday, Cherif and Ahmed returned to the sand at the Parque da Cidade on Friday to get another two victories. They first upset top-seeded Dutch Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot in the tie-breaker (21-17, 21-23, 15-13) and then completed their perfect pool play campaign with a 2-0 (21-19, 21-14) victory over Americans Chase Budinger and Miles Evans.  

IHF Beach Handball World Championships draw completed

Beijing: The draw for the 11th IHF Men's and Women's Beach Handball World Championships which is due to be staged in China has placed the Qatari men's team in Group D, alongside Germany, Uruguay, and the United States of America. Group A included Australia, Oman, Denmark, and Hungary, with Tunisia, Spain, China, and Brazil in Group B and Puerto Rico, Portugal, Argentina, and Croatia in Group C. The tournament is set to be held on the Chinese Pingtan Island during Jun.18 and 23. The Qatari team achieved numerous milestones in the past years, primarily obtaining the silver medal at the 11th edition of The World Games took place in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, in 2022, and subsequently ranked third twice in Brazil world championship 2014, and Hungary 2016. Also, the Qatari team won the Asian title six times in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023. The team won the gold medal in 2012, 2014 and 2016 Asian Beach Games, in addition to winning the gold medal at the 2nd edition of the GCC Beach Games held in Doha in 2015.  

Team Qatar in Group C of Asian Volleyball Challenge Cup

MANAMA ,  (QNA) - The draw for the Asian Volleyball Challenge Cup for Men on Friday resulted in the Qatari team falling into the  group C with the South Korean and Indonesian teams. The tournament will be held in Bahrain from May 31 to June 10, with the participation of 12 teams divided into four groups. The first group includes Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan teams, while the second group includes Bahrain (the host country), the Philippines, and China teams, and the fourth group includes the Vietnam, Australia, and Chinese Taipei teams. The draw ceremony was conducted via video communication technology in the presence of representatives of the teams participating in the tournament.   

Team Qatar edge out Chille in World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour

Brasilia – Qatar’s Olympic medalists duo , Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan got better of  Chilian counterparts Drogoit and Noe Arvena 2-0  on Thursday in their first game of  World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour , which is hosted by Brazil’s capital city.    Team Qatar duo hopefully to keep their winning streak in group stage when they face Netherlands and USA counterparts on Friday. The tournament held this week at the Parque da Cidade will have major implications in the last chapters of the race to qualify for the Paris Olympics as after it, just two Elite16s, in Espinho and Ostrava, and one Challenge, in Stare Jablonski, will take place before the June 9 deadline.  

QOC and Public Works Authority exchange professional expertise in Human Resources management

DOHA –  A team  from Qatar Olympic Committee’s  Human Resources & Administrative Affairs  Department were  on  a two - day working visit to  Public Works Authority Headquarters ,  to share work  and professional expertise  in  the field of Human resources management with their colleagues from  Ashghal on 29th  and 30th  of April,  2024.  On day one  , Ashghal’s Human Resources Department Manager , Mr. Rashid Saeed Al-Hajri welcomed the visiting team, appreciated the cooperation between the QOC and Ashghal in different fields. He delivered a brief presentation on Ashghal’s career since founded in 2005, showed stages of Ashghal progress, development, relations with government and non-government organizations and  it’s center stage role in managing  projects of  Qatar’  infrastructure and buildings. Mr. Al-Hajri said we are using  institutional governance system to manage human resources as  our sections and units are working perfectly  to achieve the  strategic goals of Ashghal”.  “  We are truly grateful to cooperate with Civil Service and Governmental Development Bureau in effort to create a better human resources mechanism” added Mr. Al-Hajri. Likewise,  the Heads of  recruitment, employees affairs and payroll sections at Ashghal  delivered  brief presentations on vital human resources topics, namely policies and measures adopted  on recruitment, performance appraisal, leaves, promotions, training, salaries and leave and attendance. On day two  ,  the employees of two organizations  shared  knowledge  ,  exchanged expertise and  drew creative conclusions during a practical tours  they  did to sections and units of Human Resources Department. They together believe that by training, development plans and governance system they can provide better human resources services.  Director of  Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Department,  Mrs. Maryam Mohammed Al-Kuwari said the  visit was an opportunity for employees of QOC and Ashghal to share expertise ,  exchange knowledge and adopt the best creative methods in managing HR policies and measures. “ This visit was a part of  our ongoing initiatives to keep professional development and learning process for staff in  place , as we always look to exchange knowledge in tune with  the strategic goal of the QOC’s  Human Resources & Administrative Affairs Department , which is :” Creating  attractive and  ideal working environment  to better talents and experiences”. Added Mrs. Al-Kuwari.

QOA hosts SIR Team for a Study on Organizing Mega Sports Events in Qatar

DOHA  (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) hosted the Sports Impact Researchers (SIR) team from Qatar University (QU) who are currently conducting research about organizing mega sports events in Qatar and their impact on public value creation and capacity building in the higher education and sport sectors. Their research is funded by the Qatar Research and Development Innovation Council (QRDIC) for a period of three years. The comprehensive study about hosting the World Aquatics Championship 2024 measures the public opinion about the event across various dimensions like engagement level, awareness and knowledge about the sport, services delivered and the overall event experience. The study also measured the level of satisfaction amongst both athletes and masters athletes as well as social interactions and the process of capacity building amongst sports federations and organizing entities related to the event like the World Aquatic Bureau. Director of the World Aquatic Championship and the QOA Director Khalil Al Jaber noted the importance of seeking the feedback and insights of the various stakeholders involved in the event starting from spectators to athletes and the organizing entities. Lead Principal Investigator and Professor of Marketing at QU Dr. Dalia Farrag emphasized the study's innovative approach, saying: "The World Aquatics Championship study has provided us with invaluable insights into the multifaceted impact of hosting mega sports events, The study's findings highlight the essential role of these events in enhancing national pride, identity, and the international reputation of Qatar". She added that the research aims to delve deeper into these areas and explore additional dimensions such as the environmental impacts of hosting such events, the long-term economic benefits to the local economy, and the ways in which these events can enhance community cohesion and national pride, pointing out that the goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the ripple effects that such large-scale events have on a host nation, helping to shape future events that are not only successful but also sustainable and beneficial in multiple facets.