Doha, Qatar, February 6, 2024: In its efforts to promote the World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024, the Local Organising Committee has collaborated with a stellar line-up of ambassadors including former world champions, Olympic medallists and star athletes competing in the Qatari capital from February 2-18.
Amongst these are Spanish artistic swimmer Ona Carbonell and Qatari swimmer Nada Mohamed Wafa, who were joined by the official Doha 2024 mascots, Nahim and Mayfara, during a visit to the Oryx International School in Doha.
The ambassadors brought their inspiring presence and engaged with primary and secondary school children while the mascots brought joy and left big smiles on the children’s faces.
Interacting with students, Ona signed autographs and led a Q&A session, while Nada shared valuable insights into the championships, igniting the aspirations of future aquatic athletes. This visit underscores the event's commitment to nurturing talent and leaving a legacy of excellence in aquatic sports through targeted school outreach efforts.
In addition to the visits that the mascots and ambassadors are involved in, schoolchildren from across Qatar have been invited to attend the competitions at the venues.
Nada Mohamed Wafa, the host country’s ambassador, shared her experience at the school, saying: "Navigating the waters of the Olympic Games in London 2012 as the first Qatari woman swimmer, and now serving as the ambassador for the host country, I've learned that every stroke counts in the pursuit of excellence and breaking barriers.
“It's an honour to share my journey with the students at Oryx International School and inspire them to dream big and dive fearlessly into their aspirations."
