Doha – The Qatar Winter Sports Committee is participating in the Summer Sports Camp for Young Athletes, organized by Qatar Foundation throughout July in collaboration with several national sports federations. The participation reflects the Committee’s ongoing efforts to promote awareness of winter sports among young generations, identify promising talents, and expand the base of winter sports practitioners in Qatar.The first week of the camp’s activities commenced on Tuesday, with the second week scheduled to begin next Tuesday as part of a two-week program featuring a diverse range of sporting activities. The camp includes the participation of the Qatar Football Association, Qatar Basketball Federation, Qatar Chess Association, in addition to the Qatar Winter Sports Committee.The opening of the program was attended by Mr. Hassan Hisham Al Hababi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, and Mr. Abdullah Shaheen Al Kaabi, Director of Sports Affairs and Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation.The Committee is taking part in the camp through three winter sports disciplines: ice hockey, curling, and short-track speed skating. Through an engaging and interactive introductory program, participants are introduced to the fundamentals of these sports through practical activities designed to help discover emerging talents and foster a culture of sporting diversity among young athletes.Mr. Hassan Hisham Al Hababi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, highlighted that the Committee’s participation aligns with its strategy to promote winter sports and broaden their participation base by strengthening cooperation with national institutions and engaging in sports and community program , particularly those targeting school students.He added that such initiatives contribute to identifying sporting talents, encouraging participation across different age groups, and developing a new generation of athletes capable of supporting Qatar’s national teams and representing the country at regional and international events.For his part, Mr. Abdullah Shaheen Al Kaabi, Director of Sports Affairs and Pre-University Education at Qatar Foundation, expressed his delight at the participation of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee in the camp, emphasizing that the collaboration reflects the continued fruitful partnership between both sides and contributes to introducing students to new sports while expanding their athletic opportunities.He noted that Qatar Foundation’s Sports Affairs Department is committed to delivering diverse sports programs that enable students at Education City to explore their abilities, develop their skills, and engage in a wide range of sporting activities. Such initiatives help strengthen the culture of physical activity and promote the values of sporting diversity among young people. 

Doha: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee has signed a cooperation agreement with the Association for the Development of Ice Hockey in the Islamic Countries on the sidelines of the Qatar national ice hockey team's participation in the international tournament held in Kazan, Russia, from June 20 to 24, 2026.The agreement was signed on behalf of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee by Hassan Hissam Al Habbabi, Secretary-General of the Committee, while Nail Ulfatovich Maganov, President of the Association for the Development of Ice Hockey in the Islamic Countries, signed on behalf of the organization.The agreement forms part of the two sides' joint efforts to develop ice hockey across Islamic countries by strengthening technical cooperation and exchanging expertise, with the aim of raising the sport's technical standards and supporting its growth at both the regional and international levels.Under the agreement, the Qatar Winter Sports Committee joins a distinguished group of sports federations and organizations that have established cooperation with the Association, including the ice hockey federations of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain, as well as several Arab and Asian countries, including Türkiye, Iran, Lebanon, Morocco, and Algeria.The agreement aims to expand cooperation in the development of technical programmes, the organization of training camps, activities and workshops, the exchange of specialized expertise in ice hockey, and the education and development of players, coaches, and referees. It also supports talent identification and youth development programmes to enhance technical standards and broaden participation in the sport.Commenting on the agreement, Hassan Hissam Al Habbabi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, said:"The signing of this agreement represents a strategic milestone in the development of ice hockey in Qatar and reflects the Committee's commitment to expanding its international partnerships and benefiting from global expertise and best practices in support of building an integrated and sustainable sports system."He added:"The agreement will strengthen technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise, particularly with Russia's extensive experience in ice hockey, which will positively contribute to the development of player, coach, and referee education programmes, as well as youth development initiatives in line with the latest international standards."Al Habbabi concluded:"This partnership also opens broad opportunities to organize joint training programmes, camps, and specialized workshops that will promote the growth of ice hockey, strengthen sports cooperation among Islamic countries, and reinforce Qatar's position as a leading regional and international hub for the development of winter sports, in line with our vision of building strategic partnerships that support sustainable sporting excellence." 

DOHA  – The Winter Sports Development Program was launched at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena as part of the Years of Culture Initiative (Qatar – Canada & Mexico 2026), in a strategic collaboration between the Qatar Winter Sports Committee and Qatar Museums’ flagship cultural program.Designed as a unique platform bridging sport and culture, the initiative aims to expand awareness of winter sports in Qatar while promoting international exchange, particularly with Canada and Mexico. It combines hands-on sporting experiences, interactive learning, and cultural engagement activities.The opening ceremony carried a strong diplomatic and sporting tone, featuring the ceremonial puck drop by H.E. Mr. Karim Morcos, Ambassador of Canada to Qatar, H.E. José Guillermo Ordorica Robles, Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar, , and Mr. Majid Rashid Al-Sulaiti, President of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, marking the start of an exhibition ice hockey game between amateur players from Qatar and Canadian residents.The program also featured curling demonstrations and public participation sessions led by expert coaches, alongside skating workshops open to all age groups. Families enjoyed a full cultural experience, complemented by Qatari, Canadian, and Mexican culinary offerings, celebrating diversity and cultural exchange.Mr. Al-Sulaiti expressed his delight at the strong public turnout, which exceeded expectations, highlighting the success of the collaboration with the Years of Culture initiative under Qatar Museums, chaired by H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani.He stressed the importance of such initiatives in strengthening cultural ties between nations and confirmed that further events will continue at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in the coming period.

DOHA  – The short track ice racing competitions of the Schools Olympic Program ended yesterday evening. The event was organized by the Qatar Winter Sports Committee in cooperation with Qatar  School Sports Federation. It lasted for two days at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, in a competitive atmosphere that showed the growing level of young sports talents in Qatar.The competitions, which marked the final event of the committee’s activities this year, saw wide participation from students. A total of 32 boys from five schools qualified for the finals, along with 17 girls from three schools. The races were full of excitement and strong sportsmanship, as all participants aimed to achieve the best results and reach the podium.The boys’ competitions were held on Wednesday, while the girls’ events took place on Thursday at the same venue, which hosted all races. The event was well organized, showing the readiness of the facilities and the efficiency of the technical and administrative teams in charge.At the end of the event, Mr. Hassan Hissam Al-Hebabi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, and Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Jaber, Board Member, crowned the winners in a festive atmosphere, with strong applause from the audience, who praised the high technical level and professional organization.These finals come as part of the committee’s strategy to promote winter sports in schools and to discover and develop talents at an early age, helping to build a new generation of athletes who can represent Qatar at regional and international levels.For his part, Mr. Hassan Hissam Al-Hebabi said that the finals were a great success at all levels. He noted that the competition among boys and girls was strong and showed clear improvement in technical and physical performance. He added: “We saw many promising Qatari talents during these competitions, which is the main goal of the program. We will continue to support and prepare them to join the national winter sports teams.” He also explained that the program started with curling and continued with short track races, which are key pathways for discovering talents.