Sudanese Sports Officials Hail Qatar's Hosting of FIFA World Cup 2022

Khartoum, July 16 (QNA) - Senior officials and effective personnel from the sports sector in Sudan said HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani officially receiving the mantle of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar from HE President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in the presence of HE President of International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, is a historic event and a new horizon for Arab countries to highlight their innovations in the World Cup. Speaking exclusively to Qatar News Agency (QNA) they expressed their feeling of pride with the Qatari achievements, which gives Arab countries the golden opportunity to prepare for an honorable appearance this international forum which is held for the first time in an Arab country. Chairman of the Higher Committee for the National Teams Hassan Bargo said the all of the Arab people are filled with joy not only Qatar. He added that it has been the best response to those who have doubted Qatar's capabilities and by receiving international recognition, it confirms Qatar's transparency and confirms that it is advancing the world ranks with strong confidence towards its objectives to serve world peace in all its aspects. Bargo valued HH the Amir's invitation to the world on behalf of all Arabs which extends the sense of wisdom and experience Qatar has shown in handling crises, proving to the world that sports overcomes all differences and difficulties. He added that under the directives of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan launched the Sudan dream project for Sudan to be strongly present in the World Cup in Qatar. The program includes all the Sudanese people to sharpen and unite efforts to take advantage of this opportunity provided by Qatar to the Arabs. He highlighted that the State of Qatar's efforts in supporting sports in Sudan and its qualification to global levels will result in great success in the upcoming phase, especially through the Sport for Peace and Development Initiative in Darfur which follows global standards and has been praised worldwide. He added that the Sudanese people rely on the State of Qatar to excel in this regard and is able to do so. Sudanese football association executive secretary Hasan Abu Jabal said hosting 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar is a great honor to all Arabs. He added that all the experiences learnt from 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia will give Qatar strong determination to carry out its major responsibilities towards the world sports event. He said the higher committee organizing 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar will present the world an honorable image of Arabs and all indications show that Qatar built high quality sports infrastructures. He wished Qatar good luck in hosting the event. Head of sports sector in Sudan's Al Hilal Club Dr. Haydar Hassan Haj Al-Sidig said as an Arab he feels pride and joy as Qatar hosts the World Cup. He added that Qatar's success indicators were proven when it organized large sports events, professionally. Former Sudanese Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Abdul Karim Musa said the upcoming four years will witness an intense global movement towards Qatar because it has achieved the Arab dream. He added HH the Amir's words that 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar will be for all Arabs is a wise vision from an Arab leader who made sports one of the tools of world peace. (QNA)