HH the Amir attends closing of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

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November 28,2024
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10-February-2024

HH the Amir attends closing of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Doha, February 10 (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the closing ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Lusail Stadium on Saturday.

The ceremony was attended by HH the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, and a lineup of Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers.

Also present at the ceremony were HE President of the friendly Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame, HRH Crown Prince of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, HE President of the FIFA Gianni Infantino, HE President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials from the fraternal and friendly countries along with Heads of delegations, Heads of Olympic Committees and Arab and foreign football federations, Their Excellencies heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the state, and a huge crowd of spectators.

Afterwards, HH the Amir crowned Qatar national football team with AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 trophy following their 3-1 victory over the brotherly team of Jordan.

HH the Amir, the FIFA President, HRH the Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and HE the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President awarded the golden medals to the Qatar national team players and the silver medals to the national team players of Jordan, the runner-up. (QNA)