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QOC Secretary-General visits French National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance in Paris
Tribune News Network Paris H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), led a delegation from the QOC on an official visit to the French National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP) in Paris. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening strategic relations with leading global institutions in the fields of sports development and national team preparation. During the visit, H.E. QOC Secretary-General held a meeting with Fabien Canu, Director General of INSEP where the two parties explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices, collaboration in academic and qualification programs, and technical cooperation in the areas of athlete care and performance optimization. The meeting also reviewed ways to align preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with both Qatari and French Olympic teams gearing up for the road ahead. The discussions covered INSEP's key success stories in education, sports medicine, and high-performance training, and its central role in preparing France's national teams for major international competitions. The QOC delegation also toured INSEP's world-class facilities, including its training venues, medical centers, and athlete support services. The visit provided valuable insights into INSEP's integrated model for nurturing Olympic and Paralympic talent, and the advanced systems in place to support athlete development across all disciplines. France's INSEP, established in 1945 and operating under the Ministry for Sports, is regarded as the country's benchmark institution for elite sport. It plays a central role in the national Olympic and Paralympic strategy, with nearly 50% of France's Olympic medals attributed to athletes who train at INSEP—underscoring its vital contribution to international sporting success. The visit reaffirmed the QOC's commitment to forging meaningful partnerships with global centers of excellence, as part of its vision to elevate the standards of sport in Qatar and support the ambitions of Team Qatar athletes on the world stage.
Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QOC Secretary-General meets Albanian NOC President
H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, on Tuesday met with Fidel Ylli, President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, who is currently visiting Doha. The meeting reviewed aspects of sports cooperation between the QOC and its Albanian counterpart and explored ways to strengthen this collaboration in the coming period. The discussion also touched on recent developments within the Olympic Movement.
Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- Business
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Qatar Stars League and Doha Bank sign sponsorship agreement
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced the signing of a three-season sponsorship agreement with Qatar's leading bank Doha Bank as the official sponsor of QSL and official banking partner of Qatar Cup. The agreement reflects the commitment towards leveraging the capabilities available to both entities and achieving common goals. On the occasion, HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, President of QSL, said, 'In our commitment towards developing our tournaments, particularly on the commercial and marketing fronts, through co-operation with national companies and institutions, we're pleased to announce the signing of a new sponsorship agreement with one of the leading banks in Qatar and the region, Doha Bank, a prestigious banking institution. 'We're proud of this strategic partnership and look forward to achieve our goals and serve Qatar's professional football and QSL tournaments. In this regard, I can only extend my thanks and appreciation to the management of Doha Bank, and I wish them continued success.' On his part, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad Al Thani, Group CEO of Doha Bank, said, 'We, at Doha Bank, are pleased to co-operate with QSL to support national sports activities and benefit from distinguished national talent in this field. This is part of our social responsibility and our role in supporting various sports.'
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Sheikh Joaan welcomes handball team after clinching Arab championship title
KUWAIT: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has met in Kuwait with the Qatar men's national handball team following their 10th Arab Men's Handball Championship glory. Secretary-General of the QOC, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, and President of the Qatar Handball Association, Ahmed Mohammed Al Shaabi were in attendance. President of the QOC congratulated the players and the entire coaching and administrative staff for clinching the trophy, lauding their vibrant spirit, discipline, and tactical performance throughout the tournament. This incredible achievement underscores the ongoing efforts and long-term investment in this kind of sport and epitomizes Qatar's vision of having an integrated sports system capable of competing on continental and global stages, he underlined. This title marks Qatar's debut triumph in the history of its participation in the Arab Cup, which returned to the fore for the first time since 2002. Held in Kuwait from May 5 to 11, the tournament featured the participation of nine national teams divided into three groups. Qatar's squad capped off its campaign with a flawless record, having topped its preliminary group stage with back-to-back victories over Saudi Arabia 31-22 and Tunisia 31–30, then defeated Egypt in the semifinals with a 25–19 win, before sealing a well-deserved triumph over Bahrain 25–22 in the final match held on Sunday at Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Hall.
