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Doha 2030 Guarantees Unprecedented Asian Legacy New Zealand sweep West Indies to top Test cricket rankings PAGE 14 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 SHeiKH AHMAD AL FAHAD AL SABAH, PresiDent, OLYMPic CounciL OF AsIA, Visits DoHA MAJLis IN MuscAT His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), visited the Doha Majlis, after it was opened by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Doha 2030 Bid Committee and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in Muscat, Oman, on Monday. Doha Majlis situated at the JW Marriott Hotel in the Omani capital is ready to welcome all members of the OCA family and showcases special features of the Doha 2030 bid for the 2030 Asian Games. Sheikh Joaan was accompanied at the opening by HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, First Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Dr. Thani Al Kuwari, Second Vice-President of QOC, and Jassim Al Buenain, Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee CEO and Secretary-General of QOC, besides heads of various Qatari sports federations and members of the Qatari delegation in the Sultanate of Oman. The Doha Majlis includes “Doha2030 Model” which shows what all Doha would offer at the 2030 Asian Games including the Doha experience of hosting the 15th Asian Games in 2006. The OCA General Meeting would choose the host city for the 2030 Asian Games on Wednesday (December 16th). (TNN) Doha 2030 promises extraordinary Asian Games experience for all TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Com- DOHA mittee CEO and the secretary general of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Jassim Al THE Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Com- Buenain, said, “Doha has the experience Doha 2030 guarantees mittee has pledged to provide all mem- and expertise to deliver Games services bers of the OCA family with an experience to the very highest standards. We can of a lifetime should Doha be awarded the guarantee world-class venues and train- unprecedented Asian Games in 2030. ing facilities, 5-star accommodation and Doha is a truly multicultural city – a seamless modern transport network, all home to people from nearly 100 different of which combine to ensure Asia’s ath- legacy starting in 2021 countries – and an established interna- letes will be the stars of our show. But tional destination which attracts millions Doha also offers so much more. It is a city of tourists each year. Doha 2030 will where different cultures live side by side TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK draw from the city’s wealth of history, in harmony and friendship; where tradi- DOHA culture and entertainment, to ensure that tion meets modernity and where nature every Games participant is made to feel meets human innovation. Doha 2030 The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Commit- welcome in 2030 and that their needs are would ensure that the special moments tee today released further details of Project catered for. the OCA family enjoy in 2030 would go Legacy 21 – a series of programmes that The city’s beautiful, family-friendly beyond competitions and would be part will begin from 2021 to meet the immedi- beach resorts and luxury spas will pro- of the everyday experiences of living in ate and long-term needs of Asia’s National vide the perfect place to relax and unwind our magical and inclusive city.” Olympic Committees (NOCs). away from competition. Doha’s multi- Qatar National Tourism Council Sec- Project Legacy 21 takes advantage of overcome and build for a brighter future.” tude of world-class shopping malls offer retary-General and Qatar Airways Group the unique opportunity Doha has to share Project Legacy 21 also comprises a visitors an array of high street and luxury Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “The with Asia its significant experience and number of activation programmes including: brands as well as a range of recreational Asian Games is about more than sport. It expertise, developed over the past two facilities; while those looking to experi- is an opportunity to bring Asia together in decades. With virtually all the necessary Training Camps in all the Olympic sports ence the heritage of traditional Arab mar- friendship and celebration of our cultural infrastructure to host the Asian Games al- on the Doha 2030 programme giving kets can visit Doha’s spellbinding Souqs. diversity. We have no doubt that Doha is ready in place, Doha 2030 is able to focus athletes the opportunities and facilities Doha also boasts a thriving arts and the perfect city to do that because it already its energy on guaranteeing Asia’s NOCs an they need to perform at their best. culture scene with countless museums, makes these kind of connections every day. unprecedented Asian Games legacy that galleries and public art installations that It is a melting pot of different cultures and lasts until 2030 and beyond. A Cultural Programme three years prior showcase traditional and contemporary nationalities and attracts millions of in- Project Legacy 21 will use investment to the Games which would combine Qatari and Asian culture. This fusion of The Doha2030 model at the ‘Doha Majlis’ ternational visitors every year. Doha has legacy savings to create a programme, sport and culture and showcase the cultures and the old and new is a hallmark which opened in Muscat, Oman, on Monday. something to offer everyone, whatever managed by the OCA and independently friendship, unity, and harmony in the of Doha. It is reflected in the tradition of your age, background or interests. It is a audited, that provides financial investment region. its harbours set against a backdrop of Doha’s thousands of restaurants and ca- city where everyone is welcome and where and knowledge transfer for NOC develop- stunning modern skyscrapers and in the fes serve local and international cuisines we all belong. And it is a city that is ready ment programmes. It will also facilitate A Youth Camp open to young people rich diversity of its restaurants and night- that will cater for the tastes of the whole to provide the OCA family with the experi- knowledge sharing focused on elite sport from each NOC featuring a combi- life. From fine-dining to family-style, OCA family. ence of a lifetime in 2030.” development for NOCs and create tailored nation of sport, cultural and social programmes for athletes to travel to and activities. Participants will have a role train at the multi-sport, state-of-the-art As- in the Athletes’ Village during the pire Academy. As part of Project Legacy 21, Games helping to provide a home- Doha 2030 will explore the opportunities of away-from-home feel creating sub-regional training hubs across Asia that draw from the proven experience A Stars of Asia Programme designed of Aspire and best practice in those regions to develop future ambassadors for to aid the development of elite sport. sport in Asia by collaborating with Doha 2030 Bid Committee Chairman HE all Asian NOCs to invite 90 bright Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, said, “The individuals of diverse Asian cultures role that the Asian Games can play in inspir- to take up a full scholarship in Qatar. ing hope and celebrating our continent’s diversity is more important now than ever NOC Lectures and Workshops by the than ever before. Through Project Legacy 21, Aspetar Center of Excellence in all ar- we aim to leverage Doha’s unique position eas of sport development and science. and deliver meaningful legacy benefits to all of Asia, starting from 2021. Education and Training through part- “All Asian NOCs are facing challenges in nership with the Josoor Institute, the our countries and as an OCA family we have Qatar Olympic Academy and Qatar a responsibility to offer help and support to Foundation, offering education, training one another. Our bid’s message is We All Be- and professional certification in sport long and we believe strongly that when one and event management to NOCs. NOC succeeds, we all succeed. That is why we are ready to share all our time, knowl- Athlete and Team subsidies to sup- edge and infrastructure, with our Asian broth- port athletes by subsidising accom- ers and sisters to help them prepare their modation and airline travel for eligible The Doha 2006 Asian Games mascot “Orry” representing Qatari Oryx A view of an Doha Asian Games 2006 ceremony at the Khalifa International strongest ever teams for an Asian Games, athletes, as approved by the OCA. at the Corniche in Doha, Qatar. Stadium. Sports Tuesday, December 15, 2020 13 Amir Cup final will be a great experience for fans and families: Fatma Al Nuaimi VINAY NAYUDU scribe the feeling being DOHA inside the stadium? Seeing the stadium fully HE prestigious Amir Cup dressed and ready to be hosting a 2020 final between Al Sadd football match, I feel really proud Tand Al Arabi on the National because we do have been here Day (December 18) will also see since like winning the bid, sketch- the inauguration of the state-of- ing and approving the design of the-art Al Rayyan Stadium – one the stadium. of the venues for the FIFA World And since it was a construction Cup Qatar 2022. With prepara- site we have been doing all of these tions in place and plans on like visits and since it became full- precise clockwork, Fatma Al Nu- fledged ready we are getting the aimi, Communications Executive chance to actually celebrate it with Director, Supreme Committee for an actual tournament. And my feel- Delivery & Legacy (SC), interacted ing is indescribable. I always feel with the media virtually on Monday like, how then would be the feeling revealing the excitement, fans’ en- would be during 2022! I usually get gagement, health safety measures emotional because seeing things and generational change of football happen from scratch until now, be- lovers in Qatar along with the old ing ready and completed, it’s really Al Rayyan stadium over the years.
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