QATAR PARTICIPATES IN LONDON T100 AHEAD OF DOHA EDITION
The visit comes ahead of Qatar hosting the T100 Triathlon World Tour grand finale in December 2025, as part of a five-year partnership between Visit Qatar and the Professional Triathletes. The partnership highlights Qatar's continued commitment to positioning itself as a premier destination for world-class sporting events. (TNN)
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