Doha, Qatar, April 19, 2026: The Ambassador of Korea to Qatar, Yun Hyun-soo, and the Ambassador of Japan to Qatar, Naoto Hisajima, visited the ice rink at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena to review the facilities dedicated to ice sports.
The visit was in response to an invitation from the Qatar Winter Sports Committee as part of its ongoing efforts to develop and promote ice sports and enhance their presence both at regional and international levels.
The ambassadors were received by Hassan Hissam Al Hebabi, Secretary General of the Committee, who accompanied them on a tour of the venue.
The two ambassadors took part in a curling match alongside members and staff of their respective diplomatic missions in an atmosphere marked by sportsmanship and reflecting the strong relations between their countries and the State of Qatar.
Hissam Al Hebabi expressed his appreciation to the ambassadors for their visit, noting that ice sports in Qatar were entering a phase of notable infrastructure expansion,which will further strengthen their standing and support the future development of winter sports.
Both ambassadors commended the significant efforts being made by the Qatar Winter Sports Committee and praised the advanced state of the ice rink and its modern facilities.