IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 launches Volunteer Programme

Doha, March 21, 2019- Volunteers based in Qatar and from all over the world can now be part of an unprecedented global sporting experience as registration opens for the volunteer programme at the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Taking place for the first time in the Middle East, the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 will be the biggest sporting event the region has ever hosted. The championships will bring together more than 2000 athletes from 213 world countries, along with 10,000 international guests, spectators and media representatives from around the world, making the efforts of volunteers even more important to the success of the showpiece. The Local Organising Committee is seeking the help of at least 3,000 volunteers to ensure that operations in competition and non-competition venues are adequately supported, by carrying out vital tasks during the event that runs from 27 September to 6 October. Volunteers will be assisting the Local Organising Committee in many key areas, including venue management, protocol, accreditation, marketing, media operations, transportation, hospitality and translation. Nasser Al Sulaiti, Director of Corporate Support Committee at the Local Organising Committee, highlighted the importance of volunteers to the event as he invited them to come forward. “Volunteers are the spirit of any major sporting event and a championship of such magnitude would never succeed without their valuable contribution,” he said. “No matter what your age, gender, nationality, skills and physical abilities are, there is a role for you, and everyone can play a part in delivering an unforgettable experience to the country, the region and the world. “This is a great opportunity for growth and development for volunteers and one that will live with them for the rest of their lives thanks to the skills and experiences they will gain and then implement in their professional and personal lives,” he added. Dahlan Al Hamad, Vice Chairman and Director General of the Local Organising Committee and Vice President of the IAAF, said the recruitment of volunteers for the World Championships Doha 2019 aligns with the core message of the championship and the motive behind Qatar’s bid to stage it. “The reason we are hosting this championship is to introduce athletics to new audiences and inspire a new generation of athletes. Doha has become a global destination for sport and a benchmark for world-class sporting events, and to host the world’s third biggest sporting event we need the energy and enthusiasm of volunteers. “Qatar is a multicultural and open country and the volunteers will come from diverse nationalities, cultures, backgrounds as well as sporting interests, and they will all be introduced to the world of athletics, which is exactly why we were so keen to bring the World Championships to the region,” Al Hamad added. Those interested in volunteering for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 can complete the application form available on: http://volunteer.iaafdoha2019.com. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to register, and those below that age will require a consent from their guardian. Ticket packages for the widely anticipated event went on sale for fans and families across the world in September on the official IAAF website at https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/tickets With seat prices starting at an affordable QR 58, tickets have been selling well with some categories selling out six months ahead of the opening ceremony at the Khalifa International Stadium. The 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships will offer a host of innovations, including a revamped competition schedule and a new range of ticketing options such as finish-line seats and traditional Arab cushioned Majlis seating.

QWSC honors Qatar women teams at QOC winter camp

DOHA, March 21, 2019 - In a festive sporty and family scene, the Qatar's Women Sport Committee (QWSC) hosted an honor ceremony for Qatari women teams at the Qatar Olympic Committee's winter camp ( Ennat Al Adaam) at sealine beach on Wednesday.The ceremony came in recognition to the sport contribution of mother players and to mark Mother's Day which coinciding March 21 every year.Senior QWSC officials, administrative and technical staff of women teams were honored respectively.

Sheikh Joaan meets US Charge d'Affaires, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador

Doha, March 21, 2019 (QNA) - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met separately on Wednesday with HE U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Qatar William Grant and HE Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar Bisera Turkovic.During both meetings, HE the QOC President praised the bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina and the ongoing cooperation between them. They also reviewed the sports cooperation aspects and ways to boost and develop them in the coming phase.The meetings were attended by HE QOC's Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain. (QNA)

FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup gets underway

DOHA, March 21, 2019- The 12th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup began at Aspire Academy on Wednesday. The four-day event – which is a qualification event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics –features a total of 128 men and 60 women artistic gymnasts from 57 countries. The state of Qatar is represented by three players including Ahmed Al Dayani, Ahmed Mousa and Raslan Saoud but they failed to qualify to the finals. Lee Chih-Kai of the Chinese Taipei led the standings of pommel horse event on the first day while Carlos Yulo of Philippines sparkled in Floor exercises event. Having organised the 48th FIG World Gymnastics Championships at the Aspire Dome last October (the first of its kind to be staged by an Arab nation and in the region), the QGF has already received kudos for its excellent organisation and hosting with the event being termed as the 'best-ever' edition of the Worlds.

Rashed Nawaf qualifies to second round of Qatar Junior ITF World Tennis Tour

Doha, March 20, 2019-Qatar's Rashed Nawaf qualified to the second round of 1st Qatar Junior ITF World Tennis Tour (J4 Doha) began at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on Monday. In the first round of the tournament, Nawaf defeated Jean Marc Malkowski of Switzerland 7-5 6-2. On the other hand, Mubaraka Al-Naimi teamed up with Mariana Ramirez to beat Dana Al-Mudahka and Amna Al-Qaet in the first round of girls doubles event.The tournament is organized by the QTF in cooperation with the ITF. The QTF will also host another Junior ITF World Tennis Tour next week.The state of Qatar is represented by Mubarka Al Naimi, Rashed Nawaf, Ghanem Al Khelaifi, Nasser Al Yazidi, Saeed Al Kuwari, Ali Yafei, Meshaal Al Khanji, Adel Ghanim, Rayyan Al Jefairi, Dana Al Mudahka , Taiyma Hasiba and Amna Al Qaet.

Qatar Participates in Arab Boxing Championship in Sudan

KHARTOUM, SUDAN, March 20 (QNA) - The Qatari national boxing team has started its participation on Tuesday in the Arab Boxing Championships held in Khartoum, which will continue until Saturday.Qatari boxer Thulasi Tharumalingam was able to secure an easy victory in the preliminary stages when he defeated his opponent from Libya in the first round of the 69 kg.The Qatari boxing team coach Juan Carlos Gonzalez praised the performance of Tharumalingam and his readiness for the tournament, while expecting his teammate Mohammed Al Banai to secure a win himself in the tournament if they both concentrate on the competition and the performance expected of them.The national coach expects Al Banai will start his career on Wednesday against a 75 kg Syrian boxer, while Tharumalingam plays against a 69 kg Moroccan.For the second time in a row, the seven teams of Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Palestine and Syria will participate in the Arab Boxing Championships organized by Sudan.The Arab Boxing Federation, headed by its President Yousuf Ali Al Kazim, has adopted the organization of the Sudan Arab Boxing Championship in its second edition for the second time after hosting its first edition in 2018 which was won bu the Algerian national team.In his speech at the opening of the tournament, Al Kazim stressed that the Arab sports meetings are not only aimed at achieving victories, but also aimed in bringing Arab youth together and that their competitions is in an atmosphere of love and affection.Al Kazim also announced that the first Arab boxing tournament for girls will be organized during this year, while praising the efforts exerted by the Sudanese Boxing Association with the support of the Sudanese Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.