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Times of Oman
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Qatar announces bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the Gulf state would become the first country from the Middle East and North Africa region to host the event. Qatar hosted the men's FIFA World Cup in 2022 and already has "95 percent of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games," and "a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100 percent readiness of all facilities," said QOC president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. '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,' a QOC statement said. It added: 'Building on the monumental success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we reaffirm our readiness to bring the world together under the banner of the Olympic values just as we did in 2022, when Doha welcomed over one million traveling fans from around the globe. "Our journey to 2022 was one of tremendous growth. The path toward 2036 will build on that foundation with a new kind of legacy: an achievement that crowns Qatar's efforts to develop skills and create economic opportunities for all its people. 'This plan is rooted in a long-term vision aimed at building a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable legacy. Our objective goes beyond simply organising a successful event, we aim to deliver a global experience that reinforces the values of inclusivity, sustainability and international collaboration.' The new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, said last month that her organisation would be reviewing the process for determining Games hosts. Other confirmed bids for 2036 include Istanbul (Turkey), Ahmedabad (India), Nusantara (Indonesia) and Santiago (Chile). Countries considering bids reportedly include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Canada. Qatar previously bid to host the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, which were ultimately awarded to Rio and Tokyo. The Summer Olympics are scheduled for Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, Australia, in 2032. Doha, the Qatari capital, is scheduled to host the Asian Games in 2030, a year after Saudi Arabia stages the Asian Winter Games in Trojena.
Qatar Tribune
4 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 National
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Qatar launches bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Qatar Olympic Committee has announced a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the Gulf state would become the first country from the Middle East and North Africa region to host the event. Qatar hosted the men's Fifa World Cup in 2022 and already has "95 per cent of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games," and "a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100 per cent readiness of all facilities," said QOC president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. '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,' a QOC statement said. "Building on the monumental success of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022, we reaffirm our readiness to bring the world together under the banner of the Olympic values just as we did in 2022, when Doha welcomed over one million traveling fans from around the globe. "Our journey to 2022 was one of tremendous growth. The path toward 2036 will build on that foundation with a new kind of legacy: an achievement that crowns Qatar's efforts to develop skills and create economic opportunities for all its people. 'This plan is rooted in a long-term vision aimed at building a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable legacy. Our objective goes beyond simply organising a successful event, we aim to deliver a global experience that reinforces the values of inclusivity, sustainability and international collaboration.' The new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, said last month that her organisation would be reviewing the process for determining Games hosts. If successful, it would almost certainly mean the 2036 Games being moved to winter to combat the extreme Qatar summer heat. High temperatures in Doha on Tuesday reached 43° Celsius. The 2022 World Cup was moved to the winter to help with the issue. Other confirmed bids for 2036 include Istanbul (Turkey), Ahmedabad (India), Nusantara (Indonesia) and Santiago (Chile). Countries considering bids reportedly include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Canada. Qatar previously bid to host the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, which were ultimately awarded to Rio and Tokyo. The Summer Olympics are scheduled for Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, Australia, in 2032. Qatar's bid to host the quadrennial Games marks an uptick in Gulf states looking to promote the region as a premier destination for the biggest international sports events. Doha, the Qatari capital, is scheduled to host the Asian Games in 2030, a year after Saudi Arabia stages the Asian Winter Games in Trojena. In March, the head of Asia Rugby, Qais Al Dhalai, announced that Qatar was preparing a joint bid alongside Saudi Arabia and UAE to host the 2035 or 2039 Rugby World Cup. Saudi Arabia was the sole bid to win the rights to host the 2034 Fifa World Cup.
Japan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Japan Times
Qatar bids to host 2036 Olympic Games in Doha
Doha is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state of Qatar sets its sights on yet another major sports event to diversify its energy-reliant economy. One of the smallest and wealthiest states in the Gulf, Qatar has 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. "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% 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," 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.
GMA Network
11 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Qatar bids to become first Gulf state to host Olympics
FILE PHOTO: Motorists drive past buildings adorned with footballers' pictures in Doha, Qatar on November 6, 2022, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Gabriel Bouys/ AFP The Qatar Olympic Committee announced a bid Tuesday to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the oil-rich Gulf state would become the first country from the Middle East and North Africa region to host the event. Qatar hosted the men's FIFA World Cup in 2022 and already has "95 percent of the required sports infrastructure in place to host the Games," and "a comprehensive national plan to ensure 100 percent readiness of all facilities," said QOC president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. Doha, the capital city, is scheduled to host the Asian Games in 2030. "Building on the monumental success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we reaffirm our readiness to bring the world together under the banner of the Olympic values just as we did in 2022, when Doha welcomed over one million traveling fans from around the globe," the pitch read. "Our journey to 2022 was one of tremendous growth. The path toward 2036 will build on that foundation with a new kind of legacy: an achievement that crowns Qatar's efforts to develop skills and create economic opportunities for all its people." Extreme temperatures are a major concern in the region. High temperatures in Doha on Tuesday reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit, for example. The 2022 World Cup was moved to the winter to help with the issue. Other confirmed bids for 2036 include Istanbul (Turkey), Ahmedabad (India), Nusantara (Indonesia) and Santiago (Chile). Countries considering bids reportedly include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Canada. The Summer Olympics are scheduled for Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, Australia, in 2032. --Field Level Media/Reuters
