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Qatar Olympic Committee receives ‘International Event Sustainable Management’ certification

ESMS supports Qatar’s sustainable development goals and meets the standards of Qatar’s 2030 national vision. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has been awarded with the Event Sustainable Management Certification (ISO20121:2012 ESMS) during a…

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Sports
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QOC celebrates Olympic Day with community at 3-2-1 Museum

The Qatar Olympic Committee has played a central role in the development of sport in Qatar. The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated the 2022 Olympic Day in an event at…

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Qatar mourns death of former sports chief

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Thani served his country in different sporting roles, including as head of its Football Association and its Olympic Committee. People across Qatar have been mourning…

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Qatar ‘committed’ to 2032 Olympics bid despite controversial IOC pick

In a statement by the Qatar Olympic Committee, the sporting body said it is committed to the to hosting the 2032 Olympics despite the International Olympic Committee’s recent announcement. Qatar…

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Qatar knocked out of World Handball Championships

The semi-finals will feature only European teams after Qatar failed to beat powerhouse Sweden. Qatar’s national handball team lost to Sweden 35-23 in the quarter finals of the 2021 World…

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Sheikh Joaan praises ‘fruitful’ Qatar, Judo federation collaboration

Sheikh Joaan and the International Judo Federation president review sports cooperation between the two parties, as well as means for further development. The President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)…

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Qatar Olympic Committee holds its first-ever Beach Games!

The Qatar Olympic Committee’s (QOC) first edition of Beach Games are underway at Aspire Park. The games started on December 20th and will continue until January 2nd 2021. The event…

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Events
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Flag Relay event to go ahead on National Day in exceptional circumstances

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced a fourth edition of the Flag Relay event on Friday, which will be partly held virtually. As part of celebrations to mark the 2020…

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After the Olympics, Qatari swimmer gears up for FINA World Cup

In less than a week, the FINA Swimming World Cup kicks off in Doha, and Arakji is already back in training as one one of 16 young athletes representing Qatar at the tournament.

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