Doha, Qatar, February 4, 2024: The President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, believes the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 will boost the popularity of water sports in Qatar and around the Middle East.
“We are committed to ensuring that the Championships leave a lasting legacy for the hundreds of millions of young people in Doha and throughout the region, and inspire them to participate, compete and benefit from aquatic sports,” the QOC President says in his welcome address in the event programme.
“Hosting the World Aquatics Championships has been a long-term ambition of Qatar, and we are thrilled that this ambition is now being realized.
“It makes us even more proud to know that we have been able to bring this prestigious event to our country and to our region for the very first time. This event will only strengthen our historic relationship with the water and our aquatics family,” added Sheikh Joaan, who is Chairman of the Doha 2024 local organising committee.
The 21st World Aquatics Championships will run from February 2-18 and incorporate all six disciplines – swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving.
Sheikh Joaan says Doha has benefitted from hosting many large-scale international sports events and will put this to good use at Doha 2024.
“As a leading international sports destination, Doha has developed significant experience and expertise in hosting major events and making sure that the athletes are the central focus. Athletes will have access to the best facilities, giving them the perfect conditions to showcase their talents to a global audience.”