Doha, Qatar, March 7, 2021: Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani stated that Qatar is “perfectly positioned” to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
On Friday, March 5, the Qatar Olympic Committee reiterated its total commitment to maintaining continuous dialogue with the IOC’s Future Host Commission as it moves forward in its bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time.
QOC President Sheikh Joaan said: “Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032 remains our ultimate ambition. We have listened and learned from our two previous bids and humbly believe that we are now perfectly positioned to deliver a low-risk, sustainable and world-class edition of the Games which is perfectly aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020+5.
“We are looking forward to continuing our dialogue with the Future Host Commission. With the Games 11 years away, we hope to have the opportunity to discuss our plans with the Commission and develop our bid further before a final decision is taken. We are confident that, in continuing our dialogue with the IOC, we can demonstrate how the Games in Qatar would make history, delivering an unprecedented legacy for our region and the Olympic Movement.”
Last month the IOC named Brisbane, Australia as the preferred bidder to host the 2032 Olympic Games. Several other cities and regions have expressed an interest, including Budapest (Hungary), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Rhine-Ruhr (Germany).
The QOC’s masterplan comprises more than 80 per cent existing venues, all of which have been tried and tested with International Sports Federations during many high-level events hosted in Qatar, such as the 2019 World Athletics Championships and 2018 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
Qatar’s extensive experience in hosting major sporting events will grow further in the years ahead with the FIFA World Cup 2022, FINA World Aquatics Championships 2023, IJF World Judo Championships 2023 and the 21st Asian Games in 2030 which Doha will be hosting for the second time following 2006.
Source: Qatar Olympic Committee