Doha, Qatar, March 30, 2022: Under the patronage of His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar Museums unveiled the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum during an official opening ceremony at Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday, March 30.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, delivered remarks at the inauguration, which also included performances by the Qatari Philharmonic Orchestra and a children’s choir comprised of children from the Aspire Zone Foundation and local sports federations.
Among the 400 guests who attended the ceremony were H.H. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Qatar Olympic Committee President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, IOC President Thomas Bach, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA legends and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Ambassadors.
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa said: “This is the very first museum in the Middle East dedicated to achievement in sports, to exploring the profound role of sports in society and in our personal lives, and is the only Arab institution to join the international Olympic Museums Network.
“In doing so, we demonstrate Qatar’s commitment to the ideals of the modern Olympic Movement, which recognizes the potential for athletic competition to lift the spirit, foster cooperation among people, and encourage a healthy and productive way of life.”
3-2-1 is the newest member of the Olympic Museums Network and one of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced museums dedicated to sports, offering an unforgettable and inspiring interactive journey through the history and legacy of sports around the globe and the Olympic Games. The museum is 19,000 sq metres and is built on to Khalifa International Stadium.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani, President, 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, said: “In recent years, Qatar has cemented its role as a major international sporting hub and the unveiling of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is an incredibly proud and accomplished moment for us at Qatar Museums.”
The “Qatar – Hosting Nation” section begins with the Doha 2006 Asian Games.
Generous support has been provided by the Qatar Olympic Committee, Aspire Zone Foundation, Supreme Committee of Legacy and Delivery and OMN (Olympic Museums Network).