Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) yesterday held a celebration in honour of organisations and individuals who played a role in Doha 2030’s winning bid to host the Asian Games.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Doha 2030 Bid Committee.
Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Municipality and Environment and Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Rail, Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Football Association, Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee, Saad bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi, Chairman The Public Works Authority Ashghal, sports leaders, heads of federations and the media were among the dignitaries felicitated by Sheikh Joaan on the occasion.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Sheikh Joaan praised those who worked hard to make the bid a success, saying he was proud of each one of them.
“More than two months ago we submitted to the Olympic Council of Asia the Doha bid document in order for Qatar to host the Asian Games for the second time after hosting the “Games of your life” in 2006,” Sheikh Joaan said.
“And we meet tonight in celebration of this achievement where you proved your competence and lived up to the confidence that was placed in you to take on this national mission.”
Sheikh Joaan added: “We have a lot to accomplish in the coming days and years in order to fulfill our promises with our deep appreciation for everyone who stayed up and continued to work creatively and sincerely."
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.com