Qatar2022/ President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation to QNA: Qatar Became Model For Organizing Global Tournaments

Doha, December 08 (QNA) - The President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Ali Al Hitmi lauded the major success accomplished by the State of Qatar in organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament at the organizational, technical and public levels, pointing out that the State of Qatar remained a model for its high capabilities and aptitude in organizing the tournaments and this is well-attested in the current edition of the world cup. In his statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Hitmi lauded the major efforts that have been exerted by the State of Qatar since it won the bid to host the historic dazzling edition that received standing ovation and commendation from the entire world, and exceeded all the perspectives and predictions of the followers, along with all mases from all over the world who have been keen to attend and follow-up on the tournament details on the ground. He said that Qatar tournament was able to change the western concepts and impressions toward the Muslims through those who enjoy and still enjoying the tournament vibes via streaming the events whether by images, videos, screens or social media platforms transparently to reflect the positive image of the Arabs and Muslims in a best and beautiful image to be ultimately conveyed to the whole world, adding that every single person, who has been skeptical, is now defending the quality of Qatari organization of this tournament. Ali Al Hitmi underlined that Qatar's success in organizing the tournament was conspicuous prior to the launch of the global tournament, and now it has been entirely confirmed that the Qatari edition became a milestone in terms of organizational and technical aspect, pointing out that the tournament extended the bridges of communications and has deepened the social and cultural bonds among the peoples on their various affiliations, and Qatar has highlighted its civilized and bright face to the entire world. Qatar has now uncovered its civilized and new face through the evolution of its facilities, including stadiums, tourist attractions and the places that attract the public, as well as the transportation with its various categories, pointing out that the Metro lines were the ample evidence for that which dazzled the guests of the country by their high -speed lines, accuracy and their accurate system which connected all stadiums and the regions of Qatar together invoking a big comfort for all masses, pointing out that such an edition of the tournament adhered to the health and environmental aspects, a tournament that is free of carbon emissions, adding that this was underscored by the Qatar's orientation toward to the mitigation of climate change effects and environment preservation, Al Hitmi said. He added that Qatar has dazzled the world with major elements through which it has achieved the enormous success in organizing the biggest global tournaments, especially that the country is rich with its heritage and culture, pointing out that Qatar will proceed with achieving the successes in light of its wise leadership by the same token it has proved to the world that it is a large country with unlimited accomplishments and ambitions. The edition of the world cup in Qatar has made reproachment between nations and overcome the humanitarian differences, where all people in the stadiums were cheering for their teams, having acquaintances and capturing the collective photos with one another who really made numerous friendships, and their presence in Qatar remained an exceptional experience that has never happened before, in addition to the fact that they lived the Qatari and gulf environment and culture on the ground, he added. Ali Al Hitmi pointed out that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 underscored the generosity of the Qatari people who have honored the guests through an ancient legacy which is deeply rooted in the history, and also underscored that hosting a tournament with such a size and level is a vindication of the passion of Qataris, the gulf region and the entire Arab world for football game, noting the distinguished levels the Arab and Asian teams have exhibited during the tournament, including the teams that bade farewell to the competition from the first stage after they had presented the performances that deserve pride and admiration before the best global football teams that have previously won the tournament title. In his closing statements, Al Hitmi said that the joy for the major successes for Qatar and the Arab region in general by hosting this exceptional tournament was blended in Qatar's joy of winning the honor to host the global gymnastics family for the 85th International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Congress in 2024 recently, after the voting process that took place in Istanbul, Turkey during the general meeting of FIG, where Qatar won that award after receiving 148 votes compared to 89 votes for the Croatian file, hailing the efforts of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) under the presidency of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, including its unlimited support to the file of the State of Qatar that was presented to host the 85th of FIG. (QNA)