QOC Extends Suspension of All Local Sport Activities Until April 30

Doha, April 15, 2020- The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced Tuesday that it has extended the suspension of all local sports activities and events until April 30 to ensure the safety of all employees of the sports organizations and community members from coronavirus (COVID-19)."In line with the protective measures taken by the State of Qatar to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we extended the suspension of all local sports activates until April 30, 2020," QOC said in a statement.The QOC's decision comes in line with the preventive measures taken by the State of Qatar to limit the spread of coronavirus by banning public gatherings in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health and the concerned authorities. ​

Qatar to participate in West Asia Football Federation Championship 2021

DOHA, April 14, 2020- The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has confirmed the participation of Qatar’s national team in the 10th edition of the West Asia Football Federation Championship to be hosted by the UAE from Jan 2 to 15, 2021.Other participating teams so far include Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Oman alongside hosts UAE.Qatar claimed the title of the eighth edition held in 2014 with a win over Jordan. Six teams have won the championship title in the tournament’s history with Iran bagging the winner’s trophy four times – 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2008 compared to one time title for Iraq (2002), Kuwait (2010), Syria (2012), Qatar (2014) and Bahrain (2019).​

Qatar Taekwondo, Judo & Karate Federation postpones 2020 IJF Masters

Doha, March 29, 2020-The Qatar Taekwondo, Judo & Karate Federation (QTJKF) announced on Sunday that it has postponed the 2020 IJF Masters which was scheduled to take place from 28-30 May in Doha in line with the protective measures taken by the state of Qatar to limit the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).The QTJKF's decision to postpone the event came upon the request of the International Judo Federation (IJF), where the championship’s new date will be confirmed later.It is worth mentioning that the QTJKF announced that it will host the event, after it has signed an agreement with the IJF in Hungary’s capital of Budapest in October 2018.The event, which will feature the participation of the world's 16 top seeds of each weight, will act as a qualifying tournament for 2020 Tokyo Olympics which has been postponed for next year.Doha will host the 2023 World Judo Championships which will serve as a qualifying tournament for 2024 Olympic Games. The event will bring together more than 117 countries.​

QOC extends suspension of all local sport activities until 14th of April

Doha, March 28, 2020- The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has extended the suspension of all local sport activities and events until the 14th April to ensure more safety for all employees of the sport organizations and community members against coronavirus (COVID-19).The QOC's decision is a complementary move comes in line with the preventive measures taken by the State of Qatar to limit the spread of coronavirus by banning public gatherings also in accordance with the recommendations of Ministry of Public Health and National Pandemic Preparedness Committee.Few days ago, the Qatar Olympic Committee has suspended all the sport activities and events until 29th of March and announced that sport activities of all age groups across the country have been suspended until further notice.

Qatar Olympic Committee reiterates solidarity with IOC and Tokyo 2020

Doha, March 27, 2020-The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani today reiterated the QOC's commitment to the IOC and Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.Speaking during a video conference call with IOC President Thomas Bach and the National Olympic Committee and Continental Association Presidents, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised His Highness Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani's and the whole of Qatar's complete support for the decision to postpone the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said:“His Highness, the QOC and the whole of Qatar stand in solidarity with the IOC and Tokyo 2020 and we have no doubt that they will deliver an exceptional Olympic Games next year. This pandemic is unprecedented and has shaken the world; but the Olympic Movement, under the leadership of President Bach, has shown great unity. We are all facing common challenges and by working together we can ensure that we continue to safeguard the health of our athletes, fans and the whole Olympic family. Tokyo 2020 serves as a beacon of hope for us all to aim towards as we look forward to a time when the world will have emerged, stronger from this current crisis."

Qatar Olympic Committee supports decision to postpone Tokyo 2020

Doha, March 25, 2020-The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has expressed its support for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee's joint-decision to postpone the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 to next year. The IOC announced last week it was stepping up its scenario planning for Tokyo 2020, following conference calls with the world's National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). However, with the growing number of COVID-19 cases around the world and the latest information provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the IOC President Thomas Bach and Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo concluded the Games must be rescheduled to 2021.QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said:“The IOC and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee's joint-decision to postpone the Olympic Games to 2021, reflects the Olympic Movement's common commitment to safeguarding the health of athletes and all those who make up our Olympic family. The QOC fully supports the decision and agrees that in light of the worsening global situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, postponement was the responsible course of action.“Through this decision, the IOC and Tokyo 2020 have also given our athletes in Qatar and all athletes around the world certainty during an uncertain time and alleviated concerns over training and qualification. “Of course, the current situation is far bigger than sport and many great challenges still lie ahead. But as the IOC said, Tokyo 2020 will now serve as a beacon of hope for all of us. We have no doubt that it will be a fantastic Olympic Games and a celebration of the world emerging stronger than before."