Dahlan Al Hamad Says Doha Ready to Host Memorable World Athletics Championships

October 23,2024
14-September-2019

Dahlan Al Hamad Says Doha Ready to Host Memorable World Athletics Championships

DOHA , September 15 , 2019 (QNA) - Vice-President of the IAAF Head of the organizing Committee of 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha Dahlan Al Hamad said that the city is ready to host a memorable edition of the competition when it starts on September 27.

Al Hamad, who is inaugurating the volunteers' tent at Khalifa International Stadium, said that the competition's volunteers reached 5000, adding that he was sure that their contribution will help make the major sporting event a success.

It is worth noting that the Middle-East is hosting the World Athletics Championships for the first time ever. Al Hamad stressed that the experience of volunteering will provide valuable experience to the young volunteers, saying that it was a true reflection of the national cohesion among all members of society.

He also said that the State of Qatar has always been lucky to be the home of such giving young people.

The Vice-President of the IAAF Head of the organizing Committee of 2019 World Athletics Championships concluded his remarks by conveying the thanks of President of the Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani to the volunteers.

He then invited fans in Qatar and all over the world to come and enjoy the different competitions throughout the event.