Tag: Qatar Olympic Committee
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Qatar Olympic Committee unveils ambitious vision for future of Qatari sport with launch of new brand and strategy
By Nicola Milan, Doha, Oct 4, 2017: A new chapter in Qatar’s historic sporting journey has been launched today at a momentous and celebratory gathering of Qatar’s entire sporting family (Qatar Olympic Committee unveils ambitious vision). President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani united with Qatar’s sporting heroes…
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ICSS signs first partnership with leading organization
By Will Shand, Geneva, Switzerland, Nov 6 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) today signed a partnership with Foot Solidaire to work together to protect children and young people from the current and growing threat of trafficking in football. Foot Solidaire helps victims of trafficking and exploitation, specifically working in Africa with young…
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First Save the Dream Award presented
Doha – Qatar, Mar 18, 2013: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have today presented the first Save the Dream Award. The new Save the Dream logo was also unveiled at a Gala Dinner on the first day of Securing Sport 2013. Save the Dream, a joint international initiative…
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Doha 2020 Comments on IOC Candidate City Shortlist Decision
Quebec-Canada, May 24, 2012: The Doha 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid Committee today made the following statement following the decision by the International Olympic Committee [IOC] Executive Board not to shortlist Doha as a Candidate City to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, General Secretary of the…
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The International Centre for Sport Security highlights the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012
Doha, Qatar, May 09, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the international organization that aims to enhance safety, security and integrity in the world of sport, highlighted the importance of ‘maximum security and minimum restrictions’ at major sporting events at Sportech 2012 in Doha. As part of its mission to share knowledge and…
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Qatar’s Heir Apparent Outlines Doha 2020 Bid to Association of National Olympic Committees
By John Zerafa, Moscow, 14 April: Qatar’s Heir Apparent, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Doha 2020 bid, today led Doha’s presentation to the Association of National Olympic Committees [ANOC] in Moscow. Joining His Highness in the Doha 2020 presentation team were Noora Al…
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Qatar’s Heir Apparent to Lead Doha 2020 Delegation at ANOC General Assembly
By: John Zerafa: Moscow, April 13, 2012: A high level delegation led by Qatar’s Heir Apparent, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Doha 2020 bid, will present Doha’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the Association of National Olympic…
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Doha to Host the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships [25m] in 2014
By: John Zerafa: Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2012: FINA, together with the Qatar Olympic Committee and the Qatar Swimming Federation, has the pleasure to announce that following the decision of the FINA Bureau, the City of Doha (QAT) has been awarded the organisation of the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), in December 2014. “We…
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Qatar Schools Olympic Program enters final showdown
By John Zerafa-Doha, Qatar, April 04, 2012: The Fifth Edition of the Qatar Schools Olympic Program, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee [QOC], reaches an exciting conclusion this week with a two-day Finals Festival at the Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence in Doha (Thursday 5th and Friday 6th April). The Finals will see over 2,200…
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Stage set for Qatar Schools Olympic Program Finals Festival
Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2012: The fifth edition of the Qatar Olympic Committee’s (QOC) Schools Olympic Program is entering the final stages of the competition at the Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence, in Doha. Qatar Schools This year’s edition of the Schools Olympic Program has the theme ‘Sport and Family’ which sees school boys and girls…