Qatar pays special attention to the development of the sport infrastructure, to increase populatity of the sport in Qatar society and the region as well.
The successful hosting of the 15th Asian Games in 2006 in Doha, demonstrated to the world that Qatar is capable to host major sport event such as 1st ANOC World Beach Games in 2019 in Doha City, IAAF World Championship in Doha 2019, as well as hosting of FIFA 2022 Wolrd Cup.
The sport infrastructure is considered to be one of the most advanced and modern in the world. ASPIRE academy is a great example for the development of the sport.
Football is the most popular sport in Qatar, in 2019 Qatar won the prestigious Asian Cup in 2019. Qatar is also home for world champion and Asian record holder in high jump.
Historically Qatar produces Asian champions in athletics. Equestrian is also very popular in Qatar and one the biggest equestrian training facilities in the world.