First edition of QOC Beach Games gets underway

Doha, December 20, 2020- The first edition of QOC Beach Games began today at Aspire Park. The games will continue until January 02, 2021 with participation of more than 500 players.The opening ceremony of the games was attended by the QOC Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Aspire Zone Foundation CEO Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi and presidents of the national sports federationsThe participants will be competing in four beach sports including football, handball, volleyball and 3x3 basketball.The first edition of QOC Beach Games is a community activity that will help promote these sorts of sports in Qatari society. Qatar also had successfully hosted the 2019 ANOC Beach Games in Doha.The event is one of the community events and activities organised by QOC annually to take all individuals of the society to greater standards of health and physical fitness.

HH the Amir Meets Team Members of Doha's Bid to Host the 2030 Asian Games

Doha, , December 18, 2020 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Friday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium with team members of the committee in charge of Doha's bid to host the 2030 Asian Games, led by HE President of the Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the occasion of winning the rights to host the event and expressed his appreciation of their efforts in preparing the Doha 2030 bid.For their part, the team members expressed their thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir for his support to them and to sports in the country. (QNA)​

Innovative Doha 2030 hospitality lounge provides opportunity to showcase inclusive Asian Games vision

MUSCAT, December 16, 2020 - The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today continued to welcome members of the OCA family to its hospitality lounge – the Doha Majlis – and discussed its vision for an Asian Games where 'We All Belong.'The Doha Majlis, set-up on the side-lines of the OCA General Assembly in Muscat, combines the sense of community and belonging associated with a traditional Qatari Majlis, with the forward-thinking and innovative approach that is key to the Doha 2030 bid. Representatives from Asia's National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have been warmly welcomed to the Majlis to learn more about the bid and share their thoughts ahead of the 2030 Asian Games Host City election tomorrow.Using the latest interactive technologies, the Majlis, features a touch screen map of Doha 2030's masterplan, allowing the OCA family to get a true sense of the bid's compact, sustainable and world-class offering. NOCs have been able to see for themselves how Doha 2030 will make full use of the city's existing state-of-the-art venues and transport network. In doing so, Doha 2030 is able to guarantee minimal travel times and minimal impact on the environment while maximising the opportunities to deliver a meaningful and immediate legacy for Asian NOCs. Qatar Olympic Committee's Secretary general and Doha 2030 CEO HE Jassim Bin Rashid Al-Buenain said:“It has been our privilege to welcome our friends from Asia's NOCs to our Doha Majlis in Muscat. In Qatari culture, a Majlis is a traditional meeting place for friends and families and so we could think of no better place to discuss and present our Asian Games bid to our brothers and sisters from our OCA family. We wanted to ensure Asia's NOCs feel the sense of warmth and belonging that they will experience in Doha and see we have developed plans for a world-class Asian Games that is focused on their needs and priorities. “We have received very positive feedback from the OCA family in recent days and weeks. But we take nothing for granted and will continue to use every minute of the time we have left. Tomorrow's presentations during the OCA General Assembly will be our last opportunity to convey our vision to our fellow NOCs and we hope they will agree that Doha 2030 is the Asian Games that Asia deserves and needs in these uncertain times." For more information visit: www.agdoha2030@qa​

Voting in Muscat on Wednesday to Decide 2030 Asian Games Host City

MUSCAT, December 16, 2020 - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will choose a host city for the 2030 Asian Games at the 39th OCA General Assembly in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday.Doha and Riyadh are competing to host the 2030 Asian Games, and it is first time in the history of the Games that the selection of the host city will be through an online vote.HE OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah will preside over the General Assembly, with the participation of the heads and delegates of the 45 Asian National Olympic Committees. 24 representatives of the National Olympic Committees in Asian countries will attend the meeting in Muscat, while 21 committees will participate via video conference due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.Doha has very high potential to help it win the right to organize the Asian Games, especially the mega sports facilities such as the sports village which will be built for this matter, as well as the presence of giant sports complexes, halls and playgrounds at the highest level that were praised by sports figures on more than one occasion.Qatar has a pioneering experience in organizing the Asian Games, as it had organized Doha Asian Games in 2006, which was one of the best tournaments. It was praised by all and considered by the OCA as a milestone in the organizing process, and its opening ceremony was and still among the most amazing event of all those that were held before.The OCA Executive Office meeting was held today and attended by HE Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and OCA Vice President Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari.During the meeting, the team of the Qatar 2030 file made a presentation on what will be provide in the upcoming Asian Games, and it was a distinguished presentation and highlighted the great Qatari ambition and desire to host the Asian Games for the second time in the history of the Games. ​

Qatar wins bid to host the Asian Games 2030

MUSCAT, December 16, 2020 - Doha, the sports capital of the region, on Wednesday won the 2030 Asian Games bid race against Saudi candidate city Riyadh. The 45 Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) members voted to pick Doha ahead of Riyadh in Muscat. Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Chairman of the OCA, announced the decision after the voting procedure that was conducted online. This will be the second time that the Qatari capital will host the biggest multi-disciplined sports gathering after the Olympic Games. Riyadh will host the Asian Games for the first time in 2034.Doha hosted the 2006 Asian Games bringing together more than 10,000 athletes, players and media folks for the two-week gathering. The Doha 2030 Bid Committee was represented by QOC Chairman H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and top athletes like Mutaz Barshim and Nada Arakji. The 19th Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China, from September 10-25, 2022 and the 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.​

Doha set to host FINA /CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021

Doha, December 15 , 2020-The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) will host the first meet of the FINA /CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021, which will feature the participation of world's best long-distance swimmers on March 12.The FINA Marathon Swim World Series annually staged elite-level competition is organised in over 9 locations and takes places in either fresh water or sea. Since 2007, FINA decided to focus the World Cup on the 10km distance only, as a direct consequence of the introduction of the 10km Marathon Swim into the Olympic programme in 2008. It will be the fourth consecutive year when the elite-level 10km men and women races will be held in the Qatari capital, which is also home to multiple FINA Swimming World Cups and the 2014 FINA World Swimming Championships.The QSA, with the hosting of the spectacular swimming events, is preparing to deliver the successful 2023 FINA World Aquatics Championships.​