Tag: QOC
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Qatar (Doha) will host Boxing World 2015
Jeju – Korea, July 17, 2013: On Day Two of its 2013-2014 Meeting, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Executive Committee (EC) awarded the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championships to the city of Doha (Qatar). Doha faced stiff opposition in the form of a rival bid committee representing the city of Bangkok (Thailand). Fully supported by…
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Women’s sports rights advocate from Qatar
Lausanne, July 01, 2013: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today honoured six women for their outstanding contributions to the development of women’s participation in sport and sports administration, during a ceremony for the 2013 IOC Women and Sport Awards in Lausanne. Qatari Ahlam Salem Mubarak Al Mana, a pioneer for women’s and girls’ sports rights…
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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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Qatar sets out Sports Masterplan and hosting ambitions
Doha – Qatar, Nov 15: His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), has confirmed Qatar’s ambition to develop new legacy sporting venues and host more international events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Unveiling the Qatar Sports Masterplan [QSM] at ASPIRE4SPORT, the Middle East’s leading sports…
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Qatar Olympic announces Save the Dream
Paris, – France, Sept 11, 2012: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) today announced a new integrity initiative to mark the start of the 2012 Sorbonne-ICSS Sport Integrity Symposium. The ‘Save the Dream’ programme, which was launched by H.E. Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani (Secretary General, Qatar Olympic Committee) alongside Mohammed Hanzab (President, ICSS) and Italian…
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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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2012 Samsung Diamond League season launched in Doha
Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2012: season launched, Speaking on the eve of the Samsung Diamond League meeting here in Doha, Lamine Diack, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations and Chairman of the Board of the Diamond League, declared that the world’s top tier invitational track and field series which held its first meeting…
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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…