HOME English
Back to Media Centre

President Vizer and Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani Join in Friendship, Unity and Peace

feed type icon
November 26,2024
featured event image
Previous Next
feed type icon
05-May-2023

President Vizer and Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani Join in Friendship, Unity and Peace

The IJF Congress is a major occasion in the calendar, bringing together the Member Federation Presidents and Continental Union leaders from around the world, in an environment fueled by the constant drive for improvement, education and solidarity.

IJF President Mr. Marius Vizer delivered a welcome speech with a clear and firm message to continue working together for the betterment of society by using sport as a vehicle for development and as a token of friendship, unity and peace.

The IJF President addressed his opening message to His Excellency Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani, World Judo Championships - Doha 2023 Chairman, Qatar Olympic Committee President and Association of National Olympic Committees Senior Vice President, the media, sponsors and the judo family.

As a country known for its innovation, digitalisation, new technologies, sport, culture and nondiscrimination, Qatar is now one of the biggest organisers of global sports events. The investment in sport and education is the most efficient engine for unity, friendship and peace.

The IJF President thanked Qatar for the organisation of the World Championships and for all its support for the promotion of judo. "I hope these championships will be the best promotion of Qatar's achievements, excelling as a modern society but inspired by their own history, tradition, culture and with great potential to organise a successful Olympic Games in the future.
The ultimate message of this event is a message of peace to the world."

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani thanked Mr Vizer and all delegates for their attendance and support of this World Championships and the Congress.

“We wish you a very productive meeting and look forward to the next week of exciting competition at the World Championships. We wish you and all your athletes the very best of luck and have no doubt it will be an excellent event, showcasing the best of judo. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy your stay here in Doha and take the chance to experience all that our city has to offer .”