Hamad Aquatic Center Archives

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Sports News
Qatar 2022

Young Qatar swimmers set to make a splash at FINA World Cup in Doha

Lesley Walker
October 7, 2016

The fifth edition of the annual event starts tomorrow, Oct. 8 at the Hamad Aquatic Center and runs through Sunday. It will feature a 16-member Qatari team, who average just 15 years old in age.

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Politics
Culture

World’s top swimmers arrive in Qatar as political spats cast shadow

Peter Kovessy
December 1, 2014

This week's FINA 25-meter World Swimming Championships in Qatar will shine light on the country’s ability to separate political conflicts from its role as a host of international sporting events.