Sheikh Joaan : Jakarta 2018 "Important Milestone for Our Players to Achieve Excellence and Success"

Jakarta, August 19 (QNA) - President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has expressed his happiness and pride in seeing the Qatari team among the Asian teams participating in the opening ceremony of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta 2018 on Saturday, noting that this round is a very important milestone in the march of our players towards achieving excellence and success." His Excellency said in a press statement : "The opening ceremony of the 18th Asian Games (Jakarta 2018) today brought back to our memory the legendary opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games (Doha 2006), which had a significant impact on the development of the sports movement in Qatar," which contributed to its global recognition as an important sporting destination. " "We are proud of the heritage of the 15th Asian Games (Doha 2006) which contributed to the country's sustainable development," said HE Sheikh Joaan, expressing his thanks to the Organizing Committee of "Jakarta 2018" where the success of the opening ceremony confirms Indonesia's readiness to host a special round ." (QNA)