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Qatar Tribune
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Olympic Committee confirms participation in dialogue process for 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has confirmed its participation in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the new Host City election process for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This move underscores the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to supporting the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and its keen interest in playing an active role in the advancement of global sport. It also highlights Qatar's dedication to leveraging sport as a platform for fostering dialogue, promoting cross-cultural understanding, empowering individuals – especially youth. Furthermore, it affirms Qatar's embrace of the principle of 'Sport for Peace' as a cornerstone of its national vision, reinforcing the role of sport as a means to promote unity, reject division, and support global stability. On this occasion, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chair of the Bid Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad AlThani, stated: 'We believe in the power of sport to bring people and cultures closer together, to empower individuals, and to unlock human potential, especially among youth." He added :"Our participation in the ongoing dialogue around hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036 reflects a national vision that sees sport as a driver of development and a platform for promoting mutual understanding and peace among nations. We have made sport a central pillar of our national strategy, and today, we aspire to elevate that role regionally and globally by presenting a new model – one that reflects the diversity of our region and celebrates its authentic human values.' 'We currently have 95% of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games, and we have a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100% readiness of all facilities. This plan is rooted in a long-term vision aimed at building a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable legacy. Our objective goes beyond simply organizing a successful event, we aim to deliver a global experience that reinforces the values of inclusivity, sustainability, and international collaboration,' he said. This step aligns with Qatar's National Vision 2030, which places human, social, and economic development at the heart of its priorities. It also supports the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, which underscores the importance of investing in sport and culture as means through which to build vibrant communities, foster active civic engagement, and promote social cohesion and sustainable well-being. Qatar boasts a distinguished track record in hosting major international sporting events, having organized 18 World Championships over the past two decades. Among the most notable are the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - widley regarded as the best edition in the tournament's history – the 2015 IHF Men's Handball World Championship, the 2019 World Athletics Championships, the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, and the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships. Qatar has also hosted major multi-sport events, most notably the 2006 Asian Games. Looking ahead, Doha is preparing to host several prestigious global events, including the ISSF World Shooting Championship 2026, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, and the 2030 Asian Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee emphasized that the proposed vision for hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games goes beyond operational considerations. It reflects a national outlook that views sport as a platform for youth engagement, knowledge transfer, innovation, and support for environmental and social priorities - fully aligned with the aspirations of the modern Olympic Movement and the values of the State of Qatar. The Qatar Olympic Committee highlighted its extensive consultations with national and regional partners as part of its efforts to host the Games, affirming the strong alignment between on-the-ground readiness and its long-term strategic vision. It also noted that the bidding process will proceed in the coming stages in accordance with the highest standards, and in close collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, with the goal of presenting an exceptional bid to host this global event. The Committee also affirmed that, if Qatar is awarded the honor of hosting the Games, it would mark the first Olympic and Paralympic Games ever held in the Middle East and North Africa. This milestone would allow Qatar to present a distinctive Arab model for the Games – one rooted in diversity and openness, built on a foundation of sustainable legacy and the power of sport to inspire hope and peace. It would also strengthen regional representation and showcase the potential of Arab youth on the global stage.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Olympics-Brisbane 2032 on track but with little wiggle room seven years out
BRISBANE (Reuters) -Andrew Liveris is happy with the progress organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics have made so far but concedes they will have little wiggle room if they experience delays while implementing the plans they have been working on for the last three years. The opening ceremony of Australia's third Summer Games will take place exactly seven years from Wednesday, the same period of time that most host cities in the modern era have had from winning the bid to staging the Olympics. Under the International Olympic Committee's New Norm policy, however, Brisbane won hosting rights in 2021 only for political wrangling over the venues to delay the decision on the final plans until March this year. "The venues got a lot of noise," Liveris, president of the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, told Reuters this week. "The political body was disagreeing on a couple of very big ones and that didn't help, but they got that out of the way and frankly, seven years to go, we have our plans, and I'm happy with where we are ... "Seven years is enough time, but we don't have a lot of wiggle room." Liveris is cautious about what impact global economic changes and trends over the next few years might have on the budgets and timelines for the main venue construction projects. "With 84% of our venues being existing or temporary, we're mostly in good shape," he added. "But the 16% includes the stadium, includes the aquatic centre, it includes a few very important venues. That would be the biggest challenge we have." There was little evidence around the city this week that the world's biggest sporting event was coming to southeast Queensland in seven years' time. At the Centenary Pool, which will be redeveloped to host aquatic events in 2032, mainly elderly club amateurs swam laps, read newspapers and sipped coffee in the winter sunshine. Across a footbridge where the main 63,000-seater stadium for the Games will be built, the larger part of Victoria Park remained a green preserve of dog walkers, picnickers and school sports lessons. The decision to construct the two biggest new venues in a heritage-listed city centre park with special significance for the local indigenous Turrbal and Yugara peoples has triggered fierce local opposition. The Save Victoria Park campaign, which has been raising money for a legal challenge, maintains that the stadium plan goes directly against bid commitments on sustainability and First Nations rights. "It's not that we're anti-Olympics or anti-stadium, it's just that we don't believe this is a suitable site," spokesperson Andrea Lunt told Reuters. "It's going to concrete over this gorgeous, pristine parkland for an Olympics that is supposed to be sustainable." The Queensland state government last month enacted legislation to exempt the Olympic building projects from normal planning rules but Liveris said the concerns of the campaigners would still be addressed. "I'm not saying that they won't be heard," he said. "Everyone's going to get some accommodation, and the government's going to have to be seen to be saying, 'okay, we understand the concerns, here's how we're going to mitigate them'." GROWING PAINS Liveris went to school and university in Brisbane before building a highly successful career around the world with multinational corporation Dow Chemicals, which he served as chairman and chief executive for 14 years. While the 71-year-old has overseen multi-billion dollar projects before, his current role also involves work that can be less easily managed with spreadsheets and a firm hand. Near the top of his in-tray is how to engender the enthusiasm of the people in Australia's fastest growing region for the Olympics. Liveris said Brisbane had learned a lot from how Paris went about engaging its people for the 2024 Olympics and thought the excitement would grow as the benefits of the Games became more evident. "What Queensland is going through, southeast Queensland in particular, is growing pains," he said. "I think a lot of people want to see better infrastructure, want to see their lives getting better. And I think this is where the Olympics can enable that by accelerating that infrastructure." Liveris was recently re-appointed for another four-year term as president of the organising committee and said, health permitting, he was keen to keep going all the way to July 23, 2032. "People around me know I'm pretty high energy, I'm pretty high enthusiasm and caffeine is a really good fuel," he laughed. "I'm treating this like it's the whole way, and we'll see where it takes me. But right now, I'm going to get this job done that's my mission." (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar's 2036 Olympic bid underscores its leading position in global sports: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has affirmed that the official bid submitted by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games represents a new milestone in Qatar's journey of national achievements and embodies the advanced status the country has achieved in the global sports arena. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister noted that, should Qatar be granted the honour of hosting this global event, it would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host the Olympic Games -- a testament to its readiness, advanced organizational capabilities, and wealth of operational and technical expertise. He added that the bid builds on Qatar's proven track record of successfully hosting major international sporting events, most notably the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which received global acclaim as the best edition in the tournament's history. Qatar, the PM noted, has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver fully integrated event models and create safe, welcoming environments for fans from around the world. These achievements have been bolstered by the country's renowned hospitality and strong community engagement -- both of which reflect the core values of Qatari and Arab culture and greatly enriched the experience of past tournaments. He stressed that Qatar's bid goes beyond operational planning, embodying a comprehensive vision that positions sport as a universal language, a catalyst for sustainable development, and a bridge between cultures. This vision aligns with Qatar's enduring commitment to the principle of 'Sport for Peace,' a foundational element of its national development agenda. In this context, the Prime Minister highlighted Qatar's advanced security capabilities supported by cutting-edge technology, as well as the country's pioneering role in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 -- experience now being shared to support the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that with its world-class sports facilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and distinguished event management experience, Qatar is presenting a strong, integrated bid rooted in readiness, trust, and a history of successful execution. The bid reaffirms the nation's commitment to delivering an inspiring 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games that provide a global platform for celebrating diversity and cultural exchange. The bid is also a reflection of the ambitions outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a modern society that balances economic, social, and environmental development, with human development at its core. By using sport as a tool for progress and global understanding, the bid aligns with the Third National Development Strategy's goals of reinforcing national identity, encouraging civic engagement, and strengthening Qatar's global presence through sustainable, integrated pathways.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Qatar bids to host 2036 Olympic Games
DOHA: Doha is bidding host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state sets its sights on yet another major sport event to diversify its energy-reliant economy. One of the smallest and wealthiest states in the Gulf, Qatar had already hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Should it be chosen, Qatar would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host the Olympic Games, said Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. 'The official bid submitted by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games represents a new milestone in Qatar's journey,' he said in a statement shared on the official Qatar News Agency. India's 2036 Games bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert 'The bid builds on Qatar's proven track record of successfully hosting major international sporting events, most notably the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,' Sheikh Mohammed added. Amnesty International and other rights groups claimed thousands of migrant workers died in the lead-up to the 2022 tournament, though Doha has said only 37 workers on World Cup projects perished – and only three in work-related accidents. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani said Doha had ' made sport a central pillar of our national strategy'. 'We currently have 95 percent of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games, and we have a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100 percent readiness of all facilities,' he said. Countries are no longer required to make their Olympic bids public. The Games are meant to rotate continents every season. With the 2024, 2028, and 2032 editions set for Europe, North America, and Oceania, there are high chances the 2036 Olympic Games will be held in Asia – or in Africa, which would be a first. Choosing the next host of the games will be the first major project for the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) new president Kirsty Coventry, who last month became the first woman to lead the body.
ILoveQatar.net
2 days ago
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar confirms participation in ongoing discussions to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has confirmed its participation in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as part of the new host city selection process. This step reflects the State of Qatar's unwavering commitment to supporting the Olympic and Paralympic movement, its keenness to contribute effectively to the development of global sport, and its role in building bridges of communication, expanding horizons of rapprochement and understanding between peoples, and empowering individuals, especially youth. It also confirms Qatar's adoption of the concept of "Sport for Peace" as one of the established principles of its national vision, enhancing the status of sport as a means of fostering understanding, rejecting division, and achieving stability. In a statement on this occasion, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Bid Committee, said: 'We believe in the power of sport and its impact in bringing peoples and cultures together, empowering individuals, and unleashing human potential, especially that of youth. Our participation in the ongoing discussions to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games reflects a national vision that sees sport as an engine of development and a platform for promoting understanding and peace among peoples. We have made sport a key focus of our national strategy, and today we aspire to enhance this role at the regional and international levels by presenting a new model that reflects the diversity of our region and celebrates its authentic human values.' His Excellency added: "We currently have a 95% sports infrastructure ready to host the Olympics, and we have a comprehensive national plan that ensures all facilities are 100% ready. This plan is based on a long-term vision aimed at building a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable legacy. Our goal is not only to organize a successful tournament, but to provide a global experience that consolidates the concepts of inclusion, sustainability, and international cooperation." This step is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human, societal, and economic development at the heart of its priorities. It also aligns with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy, which emphasizes the importance of investing in sports and culture as tools for building vibrant communities, promoting active participation, and achieving social cohesion and sustainable well-being. Qatar has a proven track record of success in hosting major international sporting events, having hosted 18 world championships over the past 20 years, most notably the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the best edition in World Cup history, the 2015 World Handball Championship, the 2019 World Athletics Championship, the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, and the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships. Doha is also gearing up to host major multi-sport tournaments, most notably the 2006 Asian Games. Doha is also preparing to host international championships such as the 2026 ISSF World Shooting Championships, the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and the 2030 Asian Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee emphasized that the proposed vision for organizing the Olympic and Paralympic Games is not limited to operational aspects alone, but rather embodies a national vision that views sports as a platform for empowering youth, transferring knowledge, fostering innovation, and supporting environmental and social priorities, in line with the aspirations of the modern Olympic movement and the values of the state. The Qatar Olympic Committee noted its extensive consultations with local and regional partners as part of its efforts to host the Olympics, emphasising the harmony between field readiness and a long-term strategic vision. It also explained that the bidding process will proceed in the coming stages according to the highest standards and in close cooperation with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee, to present an exceptional bid to host the global event. The committee emphasised that if Qatar wins the bid to host the Games, it will be the first Olympic Games in the Middle East and North Africa. This will enable Qatar to present a unique Arab Olympic model based on diversity and openness, building on a sustainable legacy and the ability of sports to spread hope and peace, while enhancing regional representation and highlighting the energies of Arab youth. The Qatar Olympic Committee has confirmed its participation in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the new host city selection process for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Press Release: #DOHA2036 … — Team Qatar 🇶🇦 (@qatar_olympic) July 22, 2025
