22-07-2025
The country that could become first in Middle East to host the Olympics
Qatar has officially confirmed its interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is currently engaged in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding the bid.
Qatar previously hosted the men's Fifa World Cup in 2022. No Middle East country has ever hosted the Olympic Games before.
Hosting a Summer Games in Qatar's climate may necessitate a departure from the traditional June and July schedule, similar to the 2022 World Cup which was held in November and December.
QOC president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani said that 95 per cent of the required sports infrastructure is already in place.
