MEDIA GUIDE IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019
Welcome from IAAF President / Sebastian Coe
Welcome to the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which brings the IAAF’s flagship event to the Middle East for the first time.
We are delighted to break new ground by taking the biggest sporting event of the year to Qatar and introduce a new audience to the thrilling sport of athletics at the highest level.
From 27 September to 6 October, 49 new world champions will be crowned in the magnificent Khalifa International Stadium, including the inaugural winners of the mixed 4 X 400m relay, which will make its debut in Doha, before being added to the programme for next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Doha already has a strong history as an exemplary host of some of our most important competitions, including the 2010 World Indoor Championships and the opening meeting of the annual Diamond League for the last 10 years. We are confident that it will again deliver a world- class event for the world’s best athletes.
Featuring some 2000 athletes from more than 200 countries, this year’s championships are scheduled to be broadcast into more than 200 territories worldwide and to an estimated global audience of one billion.
2 MEDIA GUIDE In our campaign to modernise our sport and keep it relevant to the coming generations, you will notice significant innovation at this 17th edition of the championships, particularly in the areas of television broadcast and event presentation.
Among the highlights, we have adjusted the programme to bring a greater spotlight to field events, creating a multi-events festival by scheduling the decathlon and heptathlon on the same two days, and leaving windows in the programme where the entire arena will be focussed solely on field event finals.
The midnight marathons and road walks will also be a feature of this year’s programme, a creative solution to the climate challenges of the region which will allow us to use the stunning backdrop of the Doha skyline by night.
This will be a historic moment for our sport, not least because these will be the last championships held under the banner of the IAAF, before we adopt our new name, World Athletics.
The Media – Broadcasters, Writers and Photographers – always play a vital part in telling the story of our athletes and the championships to our global audience and we are always grateful for your commitment to our sport. The IAAF and the Local Organising Committee will offer you every assistance, in providing Media facilities and services that will allow you to relay all the action to the world.
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Welcome from IAAF Vice President, Director General IAAF World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019 / Dahlan Al-Hamad
It is with a great sense of pride that I welcome you to Qatar for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.
If this is your first time to Qatar, then I extend a very warm hand of friendship and hope that our hospitable country meets and surpasses your expectations.
Of course, if you have visited us before then I say welcome back to your second home which I am sure will provide another wonderful and memorable experience.
We are confident of delivering a flawless World Championships as we have carried out meticulous preparation with consummate attention to detail.
It is important to acknowledge the role played by you, and your Media colleagues, in helping us to grow the sport that we love and to make it more accessible than ever before.
Over the coming days, your words and images will capture the awe-inspiring highs and heart- breaking lows of competitive sport.
You will be covering the biggest single sport event ever to be staged in the Middle East, and with Qatar’s glowing reputation for delivering superb global events, you can expect nothing but the best.
Whilst I am looking forward to seeing performances that will take our breath away and push human ability to the limits, I am particularly excited at the prospect of Media representatives from more than 100 countries working side- by-side at a celebration of sport in a country that has become a harmonious melting pot of cultures and personalities.
I wish you well and I am sure that you will enjoy working from the world-class facilities provided.
4 MEDIA GUIDE Welcome from Director Media & Broadcasting IAAF World Athletics Championships – Doha 2019 / Abdulla Y. Al Mulla
On behalf of our dedicated Media Team, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.
This Media Guide has been carefully compiled to ensure that you can carry out your important role in a professional environment with a wealth of useful information at your fingertips.
Preparing world-class media facilities for your arrival has been a priority for both the IAAF and the Local Organising Committee and, over the coming days, we will be putting into practice everything we have spent the past five years developing.
We are here to serve and provide for you. Our Media Team consists of professionals from a number of nationalities complemented by fully trained volunteers, with each one understanding the significance that your role brings to this event.
Millions of fans from across the world will rely on you to keep them up to date with the latest news and information, and we are committed to assisting you with the very best facilities and services.
This is very much a team effort and we fully intend to raise the bar together in terms of organisational excellence.
Whether this is your first visit to Doha, or, like me, you are lucky enough to call this wonderful city home, the team will see to your every need.
I hope that I will have the opportunity to meet with you during your stay with us. In the meantime, have a safe journey and enjoy your Doha experience.
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Contents
1. TRAVEL TO DOHA 14
1.1 VISA INFORMATION 14
1.2 WELCOME DESK AND TRANSPORTATION 15
1.3 HOST COUNTRY 16
1.4 HOST CITY 20
2. DOHA AND IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 22
3. ACCREDITATION 28
4. ACCOMMODATION 30
5. TRANSPORT 34
5.1 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES 34
5.2 MEDIA TRANSPORT ROUTES 34
5.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT 36
5.4 TAXI SERVICES 37
6. CATERING 38
6 MEDIA GUIDE 7. THE VENUES 40
7.1 MAIN MEDIA CENTRE 40
7.2 KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM 43
7.3 CORNICHE 48
7.4 TRAINING VENUE - QATAR SPORTS CLUB 51
7.5 ATHLETES’ HOTELS 52
7.6 MAIN MEDIA HOTEL 52
7.7 IAAF CONGRESS VENUE 53
8. NEWS AND INFORMATION 56
9. PHOTO OPERATIONS 60
10. NON-RIGHTS HOLDERS 62
11. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 63
12. CUSTOMS AND SHIPPING DETAILS 64
13. MEDIA RACE 65
14. KEY PHONE NUMBERS 66
15. APPENDICES AND MAPS 69
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE IAAF COUNCIL
President Sebastian Coe (GBR)
Senior Vice President Sergey Bubka (UKR)
Dahlan Al Hamad (QAT) Vice Presidents Hamad Kalkaba Malboum (CMR) Alberto Juantorena Danger (CUB)
Treasurer Jose Maria Odriozola (ESP)
Roberto Gesta De Melo (BRA), South America* Nawal El Moutawakel (MAR) Abby Hoffman (CAN) Anna Riccardi (ITA) Pauline Davis-Thompson (BAH) Geoff Gardner (NFI), Oceania* Sylvia Barlag (NED) Ahmad Al Kamali (UAE) Frank Fredericks (NAM) ** Bernard Amsalem (FRA) Individual Members Zhaocai Du (CHN) Victor Lopez (PUR), NACAC* Stephanie Hightower (USA) Hiroshi Yokokawa (JPN) Antti Pihlakoski (FIN) Mikhail Butov (RUS)*** Adille Sumariwalla (IND) Nawaf Al Saud (KSA) Svein Arne Hansen (NOR), Europe* Vivian Gungaram (MRI), Africa*
* Area Group Representatives ** Provisionally suspended *** Non-active member, as part of RUS suspension
8 MEDIA GUIDE DELEGATES AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS
Organisational Delegate Geoff GARDNER (NFI) Imre MATRAHAZI (HUN) Technical Delegates Anna RICCARDI (ITA) Yukio SEKI (JPN) Medical Delegate Stéphane BERMON (FRA) Anti-Doping Delegate Zakia BARTEGI (TUN) Press Delegate Anna LEGNANI (ITA) Advertising Commissioner Frederique REYNERTZ (BEL) Andras SZABO (HUN) Statisticians Carlo DE ANGELI (ITA) Course Measurer Maurice WINTERMAN (NED) Announcer English Geoff WIGHTMAN (GBR) Announcer French Helene RICHTER (FRA) Photo Finish Judge Janet NIXON (AUS) International Starter Luis FIGUEIREDO (POR) Photo Commissioner Raquel Cavaco NUNES (POR) Samuel LOPEZ (POR) Jury of Appeal Peter HAMILTON (AUS) IAAF Council Members in rotation Jorge SALCEDO (POR) - Chief John CRONIN (IRL) Can KORKMAZOGLOU (TUR) Vadim NIGMATOV (TJK) International Technical Officials Antonio PEREZ CRISTOBAL (ESP) Frederico NANTES (BRA) Helen ROBERTS (AUS) Brian ROE (AUS) Pasi OKSANEN (FIN) Daniel MICHAUD (CAN) - Chief Dolores ROJAS SUAREZ (ESP) Anne FROBERG (FIN) Wang Tak FUNG (HKG) International Race Walking Judges Kirsten CROCKER (AUS) Yang ZHONGMIN (CHN) Maryanne DANIEL (USA) Jose Julio BARBOSA DIA (POR) Steve TAYLOR (GBR) Recorder Noel CARMODY (GBR)
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LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
President H.E. Shk. Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani
Vice President Dr. Thani Al Kuwari
Director General Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad
Planning and Operation Fahad Ibrahim Jumaa Mohanna
Sports Operation Abdulhakeem Al Ameri
Venues Salah Al-Saadi
Marketing & Communication Skh. Asma Al-Thani
Media & Broadcasting Abdulla Al-Mulla
Event Services Khalid Hamdan
Security Operation Mubarak Al-Ali
Medical Dr. Juan-Manuel Alonso
Anti-Doping Nasser Al-Saad
Corporate Support Nasser Hamad Al-Sulaiti
Visas Mohammed Al-Meer
Accreditation Lt. Mohammed Al-Mulla
Protocol and International Relations Saeed Ali Al Awami
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Anna Legnani IAAF Deputy Director, Communications and Sustainability +33 607 936 283 [email protected]
IAAF Communications
Nicole Jeffery Head of Communications +33 640 616 809 [email protected]
Yannis Nikolaou Senior Manager of Communications +33 607 934 341 [email protected]
Laura Arcoleo Senior Manager of Social Media and Fan Engagement +33 678 634 362 [email protected]
IAAF Media Operations
Zacharias Vailakis Media Operations Manager +33 640 622 108 [email protected]
Tania Wickkramaarachchi Evesque Media Services Coordinator +33 607 935 791 [email protected]
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Broadcasting
Frederic Sanchez IAAF Platforms & Distribution - Operations Manager +33 607 930 083 [email protected]
Jennifer Angell IAAF Productions - Head of Broadcast Operations +44 755 7488 541 [email protected]
12 MEDIA GUIDE LOC MEDIA TEAM
Media and Mr. Abdulla Y. Al Mulla [email protected] Broadcasting Director
Deputy Media and +974 33332031 Mr. Ibrahim Al Emadi Broadcasting Director [email protected]
+974 33296719 Jean Pierre Durand Photo Chief [email protected]
Venue Media Manager +974 50496103 Pierre Cosmidis Khalifa International [email protected] Stadium
Venue Media Manager +974 33208698 Camila Cesarino Corniche Venue [email protected]
Media Operations +974 55996987 Maxim Sofronov Manager [email protected]
Main Media +974 50879480 David Williams Centre Manager [email protected]
Media Services +974 55293085 Barbara Sikorski Manager [email protected]
Media Planning +974 55993577 Fatima Tabassum Manager [email protected]
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11.. TRAVELTRAVEL TOTO DOHADOHA
1.1 VISA INFORMATION & CUSTOMS
1.1.1 Visa
Your visa is linked to your accreditation. You will receive the accreditation confirmation letter automatically from the accreditation system, and the instructions on how to download the visa document via email from the LOC Doha 2019.
Please note that the visa is single entry and valid for 30 days from first entry day.
Please be sure to have a printed copy of these documents ready to present it if asked.
When entering the country, you should have the following with you: • Passport that was used for the accreditation application • Address of your accommodation • Accreditation letter and visa approval document
And if you are entering the country with equipment: • Printed and signed copy of the import / export declaration document (see below)
1.1.2 Customs Clearance & Equipment Import as accompanied luggage
For Photographers who are bringing in equipment as hand carry luggage, it is important that you have filled out the import/export declaration prior to your departure and emailed it to the LOC Doha 2019 at [email protected], who will send the list to customs prior to your arrival. Please also print a copy, sign it and have it with you in case you are requested to present it.
You can find the full details on customs/import, as well as shipping equipment, in Section 11, Customs and Shipping Details, of this guide.
14 MEDIA GUIDE 1.2 WELCOME DESK AND TRANSPORTATION
A Welcome Desk will be located at Hamad International Airport. Doha 2019 staff and volunteers will be on hand at the Welcome Desk to help you with all your enquiries and guide you to the official shuttle buses upon your arrival.
Please refer to Section 5, Transport, in this guide for detailed information on the shuttle buses.
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1.3 HOST COUNTRY
Official name: State of Qatar Capital City: Doha Main Towns: Al Wakra, Al Rayyan, Al Khor, Dukhan, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan, Industrial City, Al Shamal, Umm Salal National Day: 18 December National Sport Day: Every second Tuesday of February Population: 2,725,881 (data as of February 2019)
Qatar is one of the most dynamic countries in the Middle East which has undergone remarkable economic and social development over the last 25 years thanks to an attractive business environment and progressive national leadership.
Having hosted numerous sporting events for over two decades, Qatar has become a major global leader in sporting organisation and has helped accelerate the evolution of grassroots athlete development at home as well as across the region.
With its capital city, Doha, earning a solid reputation as a leading host for major international events, Qatar is consistently investing in its national athlete development programme, which is supported by the global sports training expertise of Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence.
Qatar, with proven gas reserves of over 900 trillion standard cubic feet in its North Field, and oil reserves of over 15.2 billion barrels, has one of the fastest growing economies and the highest per capita income in the world.
In a short space of time, Qatar has developed into a key global supplier of energy and is the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a world leader in gas-to-liquids (GTL) production. While developing its huge hydrocarbon reserves, Qatar has also diversified its economy, and emphasis is being placed on private-sector industrial development, education, health, sport and tourism.
The new real estate and urban developments revive heritage and embrace modernity: the redevelopment of the centre of Doha involves the construction of 750,000m2 of mixed-use space that combines ancient culture with modern technology.
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The Pearl-Qatar, a multi-billion-dollar 4 million square metre reclaimed island has provided upscale housing and amenities for more than 41,000 international residents, creating 32km of new coastline. It is the first urban development in Qatar to allow international freehold ownership.
Another new district, Lusail, accommodates 200,000 people on over 35km2. It includes an entertainment district and energy city.
The country is served by Hamad International Airport which opened for service in May 2014. Metered taxis and limousines are easy to find and there is a comprehensive public transport system. An integrated rail and metro network saw its first line open in Doha in May 2019 and it is expected to be largely complete by 2022.
It is one of the most connected countries in the world with its telecommunications system upgraded to an entirely fibre-optic network.
Code of Conduct
Qatar is a Muslim country and as a courtesy, visitors should dress modestly. Swimwear is acceptable on private beaches or at private pools but should not be worn around town. Public displays of affection between men and women are discouraged, and if deemed to infringe on moral values, can be a punishable offence.
Alcohol may be purchased and consumed only on licensed premises. Drinking and driving is a serious offence and the country has zero tolerance towards drugs.
Shopping
In addition to the ‘souqs’ where visitors can shop for traditional handicrafts, the city of Doha has a variety of modern shopping malls that offer a wide range of stores selling everything from tourist favourites such as gold ornaments to international brands and consumables.
Shopping hours are generally Saturday to Thursday from 09:00 - noon and 16:00 – 19:00 or later, with the malls open until 22:00. Most shops are closed on Friday mornings, the traditional day off for most establishments.
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Taxis are widely available and can be clearly distinguished by their ocean-like turquoise paint, while apps like Karwa, Uber and Careem are widely used in Doha.
Please refer to Section 5.4, “TAXI/CAR SERVICES” in this guide for detailed information.
Currency
Qatari riyal (QR) is the official currency of the State of Qatar. Each Qatari riyal is divided into 100 dirhams. Notes in circulation are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500.
Coins worth QR0.50 (fifty dirhams) and QR0.25 are legal tender but are rarely used. It is customary to round off to the nearest whole number. Fixed at US$1 = QR3.64
Language
Arabic is the official language. However, English is widely spoken and understood.
Local Time
GMT +3 hours (no daylight saving time).
Electricity
Electricity is provided at 240 volts at 50 hertz. Wall sockets are square with three pins.
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1.4 HOST CITY
Doha’s position as one of the world’s leading host cities was confirmed in November 2014 when the IAAF Council voted for the capital city of Qatar to be their choice to stage the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships.
It will be the biggest single sport event to have ever been held in the Middle East, and it has ignited a raft of major infrastructure programmes to ensure that the city is ready to welcome the world from 27 September to 6 October.
Doha’s meteoric rise as a global hub for not only sport but trade, tourism and international conferences has been driven by the vision of a dynamic Ruling Family with a determination to position the emirate as a leading destination for business and leisure.
With direct flights connecting the city to most of the world’s population, Doha benefits from its location at the crossroads of east and west, and prides itself on a culture of friendliness that has extended a warm welcome to travellers for centuries.
But it is sport that continues to fuel the city’s worldwide appeal. It already has an impressive track record for hosting major events with the 2006 Asian Games, 2011 Pan Arab Games and a number of World and Asian Championships successfully held in the city.
And winning the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 just four years after FIFA awarded its 2022 World Cup to Qatar has accelerated the city’s infrastructure development which will serve its growing population for generations to come.
Whether it’s the stunning and constantly changing skyline or the massive investments in landmark cultural icons, Doha is a city exuding confidence and style, and it is as much at ease with its modern shopping malls as it is with its heritage and traditional souqs.
The introduction of the Doha Metro earlier this year connects the city like never before, making Doha a city tailor-made for the 21st century, and beyond.
20 MEDIA GUIDE Climate: Doha has a hot desert climate with summer temperatures from May through to September consistently above 38°C (100°F).
Rainfall is scarce, at a total of 75 mm (2.95 in) per year, falling on isolated days mostly between October to March. The winter days are relativity warm while the sun is up and cool during the night. The temperature rarely drops below 7°C (45°F).
During the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 we can expect warm weather, with average temperatures of around 30 °C (86 °F) and humidity levels of around 60%. We can also expect around 10 hours of sunshine per day.
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2. DOHA AND IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
2.1 INTRODUCING THE IAAF WORLD Athletics CHAMPIONSHIPS
Held every two years, the IAAF World Athletics Championships is the jewel in the crown of the IAAF’s global competition programme and the third largest sporting event in the world after the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.
From the foundation of the IAAF in 1912 to the 1980 Olympic Games, the athletics programme of the Olympic Games had constitutionally been athletics’ World Championships.
In 1976, an IAAF Council meeting in Puerto Rico approved the creation of a separate IAAF World Championships in Athletics. Helsinki was later selected as the host of the inaugural World Championships in 1983. Sandwiched between the heavily boycotted 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, the maiden world championships benefited from having a full roster of competitive athletes from all corners of the globe and, topped by the triple success of Carl Lewis, was a resounding success.
A plethora of star names have followed in Lewis’s footsteps. Usain Bolt’s 11 World Championship titles are the most won by any male athlete in history surpassing the eight career golds of Lewis and Michael Johnson. Allyson Felix’s 11 titles make her the most successful female athlete in World Championships history. The greatest success in a single event is Sergey Bubka’s six pole vault titles from 1983-1997.
22 MEDIA GUIDE In 1993, the edition in Stuttgart, Germany, was the first championships to take place following the switch from a quadrennial to a biennial cycle. Today the championships are staged every odd year with athletes competing for medals in 49 event disciplines and an overall prize purse of more than $7 million.
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 are the 17th edition of the championships and will be the largest global sporting event of the year. Since the inaugural edition in 1983, we have seen the IAAF’s premier World Athletics Series event grow from 1,355 athletes representing 153 nations to over 2,000 athletes from more than 200 nations and neutral groupings here in Doha.
The eyes of the sporting world will be on the Qatari capital from 27 September to 6 October. Broadcast to more than 200 territories, the 10 days of full-on competition, played out to thousands of spectators in the stadium and on the streets of Doha, will, with the assistance of well over 2,000 officially accredited Media, reach an estimated accumulated global audience of six billion.
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2.2 DOHA – THE CENTRE STAGE OF A NEW VIGOROUS WORLD OF ATHLETICS
This year’s IAAF World Athletics Championships marks the 17th time the world governing body’s flagship event will take place since its inauguration in 1983 in Helsinki, Finland.
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 will set new heights with a series of innovations, which will be broadcast to millions of viewers across the world.
The competition commences on 27 September and will last until 6 October which, although later in the season than usual, is not unprecedented. Both the 1964 Tokyo and 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games took place in October and the athletics events at both the 1988 Seoul and the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games also took place in October.
Around 2,000 athletes from over 200 countries are expected to compete at the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Whilst the Russia Federation remains suspended, its athletes who are found eligible to participate in international competition by the IAAF’s Doping Review Board, will compete as Authorised Neutral Athletes (ANA).
Whilst Doha staged the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 2010, no Middle-East nation has ever staged the IAAF World Athletics Championships before. The Far East located cities of Tokyo (1991), Osaka (2007), Daegu (2011) and Beijing (2015) have been the only other Asian host cities in the history of the event.
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 will host, for the first time, a mixed event with men and women in the same team. The 4x400m Mixed Relay, which made its global debut at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau in 2017, has become a popular event with both athletes and fans and will debut in Doha before joining the Olympic programme in at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games next year.
24 MEDIA GUIDE High temperatures had always been a prohibitive factor for Middle-East nations to host major international sporting outdoor events, but not anymore. A cooling technology that will keep the field to an optimum 26°C year-round, using 40% less energy than conventional cooling tech has been installed to Khalifa International stadium, transforming the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 main venue to an athlete- and spectator-friendly place.
In order to protect the health and wellbeing of athletes by avoiding heat and dehydration problems, organisers have created a midnight Marathon and scheduled the Race Walks at night. All walking events will begin at 23:30 local time while the two Marathon races will commence one minute before midnight, meaning that all road events will literally last two days! The most famous night Marathon to date was in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games which ended with the triumph of Ethiopia’s legendary barefoot runner Abebe Bikila.
For fans there are plenty of exciting athletes to watch determined to break world records and there will be some highly competitive head to head challenges in both track and field events. But in Doha fans will mostly have their eyes fixed on local heroes Mutaz Barshim and Abderrahman Samba, a duo proclaimed keen to snatch the world title in the eagerly- awaited high jump and 400m hurdles finals respectively.
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The winds of change that Sebastian Coe’s administration has brought to athletics, also made an impact to the athletes’ kit. The IAAF Council voted to permit national teams to display the logo of a national sponsor on the condition that the same sponsor doesn’t appear on the kits of more than four Federations, helping to create more revenue opportunities for Member Federations.
And in November this year, assuming it is approved by the IAAF Congress when it meets in Doha in September, the IAAF will roll out its new name – World Athletics – and a new, vibrant and modern brand identity. The Congress will also elect a new Council to guide the sport through the next four years, including 4 Vice Presidents, one of whom will be female, and the President.
The official mascot of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 is Falah, an athletic falcon emblazoned in the Qatari flag’s maroon colour. Falah was designed by Theodore Paul Manuel, a Filipino expat. According to his creator, Falah is a way to show the world how to be a true athlete: “He is competitive, courageous, and helpful like no other. He is loyal, funny, helps his friends and often shows off his athletic moves.”
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3. ACCREDITATION
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Each Media representative will receive an accreditation card, which must be worn at all times and be clearly visible. The accreditation is not transferable and does not allow the holder to take another person beyond checkpoints. IAAF retain the right to revoke an accreditation at any point of time.
Accreditation cards must be picked up in person at the Main Accreditation Centre (see below for address and opening times). Please be sure to print your confirmation letter and to take your passport or Qatari ID when collecting accreditation.
3.2 MAIN ACCREDITATION CENTRE LOCATION
Address: Ladies Club, Aspire Zone (next to Main Media Centre and Khalifa International Stadium)
Opening dates: 16 September – 6 October 2019
Opening times:
16 – 24 September 08:00 to 20:00
25 – 26 September 08:00 to 22:00
27 Sep – 05 Oct 08:00 to 20:00
06 October 08:00 to 17:00
28 MEDIA GUIDE 3.3 LOST OR STOLEN ACCREDITATION CARDS
A lost accreditation card is a potential security risk and will be treated very carefully by the IAAF and the LOC Security. In case an accreditation card is lost or stolen, this should be reported immediately to the Main Accreditation Centre. The LOC will decide whether it has to be reported to the police. Duplicate cards can be obtained where a proof of identity can be established.
3.4 ACCESS ZONES
The areas in Khalifa International Stadium and the Corniche are divided into the following zones: • Khalifa International Stadium: KIS • Corniche: COR
Accreditation Zones:
1 IAAF Club & Stand 2 IAAF Lounge & Stand 3 Event Management 4 Field of Play 5 Mixed Zone 6 Media Tribune 7 Media Centres 8 IBC / Broadcasters’ Area 9 Training Area 10 Warm up Area 11 Teams’ Areas & Stand 12 Spectators’ Area
Accredited Media can only access the zones displayed on their accreditation card.
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4. ACCOMMODATION
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The LOC Doha 2019 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 has secured five Official Press Hotels. Four are near the Al Sadd area (Press Cluster Hotels), which is in the heart of Doha, and one in the Al Mansoura area near the old city. The hotels are a short drive to some of the major attractions of the city such as Corniche and Souq Waqif, and with easy access to major malls like the City Centre and Villaggio. Hamad Hospital is also close by, while other nearby attractions include Lusail City, Katara Cultural Village, Museum of Islamic Art, and Aspire Zone. Hamad International Airport is about a 20-minute drive from the Official Press Hotels.
The accommodation price includes breakfast and all hotels are modern and offer free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception.
Media transport will be servicing the Official Press Hotels regularly, ensuring quick and easy connections to the Main Media Centre and competition venues. Additionally, there is a Sub-Press Centre at the Wyndham Hotel, which is just a short distance from the other three hotels and a 10-minute drive from the Holiday Villa Hotel.
Should you have any questions or require more information, contact the Media Operations team at [email protected]
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The rooms at all Official Press Hotels include breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Some hotels offer full or half board options. All hotels also offer room service.
4.1.2 Check-in and Checkout
Guests will be able to check-in to an Official Press Hotel from 15:00 onwards. Check-out on the day of departure must be by 12:00.
Check-in and check-out need to be done at the hotel reception desk. A valid credit card will be required upon check-in.
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4.2 OFFICIAL PRESS HOTELS AND CONTACT DETAILS
1. Wyndham Grand Regency Website: www.wyndhamgrandregency.com Address: Jawaan Street, Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4434 3333
2. The Avenue Hotel Website: www.avenuedoha.com Address: Jawaan Street, Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4042 8222
3. The Warwick Doha Hotel Website: www.warwickhotels.com/doha-hotel/ Address: Al Rayyan Road (in front of Women’s Hospital), Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4456 3333
4. Holiday Villa Website: www.holidayvillahotels.com/qatar/doha/holiday-villa-doha/ Address: Building 115, Zone 25, Street 330, Ibn Abi Sulma, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4408 4888
5. Le Park Hotel Website: http://www.leparkhotel.com Address: Jawaan Street, Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4425 555
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Official Press Hotel Athletes’ Hotel
4.3 MAP
1. Hotel Wyndham Grand Regency / Sub-Press Centre 2. The Avenue Hotel 3. The Warwick Doha Hotel 4. Holiday Villa Hotel 5. Le Park Hotel 6. Khalifa International Stadium 7. Main Media Centre 8. Training Venue / Qatar Sports Club 9. Corniche 10. Sheraton Doha Convention Centre (IAAF Family & Council Members Hotel - Congress Venue) 11. Ezdan Hotel Doha 12. Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel 13. Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha 14. Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel 15. The Curve Hotel 16. Hamad International Airport (HIA)
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5. TRANSPORT
5.1 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
There will be a Welcome Desk at Hamad International Airport, staff and volunteers from Doha 2019 will be on site to help accredited Media to the shuttles.
Departure timetables will be posted in Official Press Hotels. There will be staff from the Transport Functional area on site at each Official Press Hotel to assist with any transport inquiries.
Airport - Official Press Hotels - Airport
• From Airport to Holiday Villa and return (based on arrivals and departures)
• From Airport to Press Cluster Hotels and return (based on arrivals and departures)
5.2 MEDIA TRANSPORT ROUTES
There is a dedicated Media Transport (TM) network between venues and Official Press Hotels. There will also be transport between hotels and the location of the IAAF Congress and Athletes Hotels. The routes are outlined below. For the detailed timetables please see appendix 14.8
Official Press Hotels - MMC (Khalifa International Stadium) - Official Press Hotels
• From Holiday Villa to MMC (Khalifa International Stadium) and return: every 30 minutes (reduced to every 15 minutes 2 hours before competition and for 1 hour during competition)
• From Press Cluster Hotels to MMC (Khalifa International Stadium) and return: every 30 minutes (reduced to every 15 minutes 2 hours before competition and 1 hour during competition)
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• From MMC (Khalifa International Stadium) to Corniche: 27, 28, 29/09 and 4, 5/10: every 20 minutes starting 2 hours before competition in Corniche (No return to Khalifa International Stadium required for Press)
Corniche Venue - Official Press Hotels - Corniche Venue
• From Press Cluster Hotels to Corniche and return: 26, 27, 28, 29/09 and 4, 5/10 - every 30 minutes (up to +3 hours after competition)
• From Holiday Villa to Corniche and return: 26, 27, 28, 29/09 and 4, 5/10 - every 30 minutes (up to +3 hours after competition)
Official Press Hotels - Athletes’ Hotels - Sheraton (Congress Venue) - Qatar Sports Club - Official Press Hotels
• Press Cluster Hotels / Holiday Villa - Sheraton (Congress Venue) - Retaj - Movenpick - Marriott Marquis - Ezdan - Qatar Sports Club
• Press Cluster Hotels / Holiday Villa - Qatar Sports Club - Ezdan - Marriott Marquis - Movenpick - Sheraton (Congress Venue)
The shuttles will operate every 45-60 minutes.
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5.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT
5.3.1 DOHA METRO
Opening its first line nearly a year ahead of schedule, Doha Metro provides a timely boost to the country’s infrastructure in the lead- up to the biggest single- sport event the region has ever hosted.
Passengers had the opportunity to visit 13 of the 18 stations from Al Qassar (North) to Al Wakra (South) during its launch, with the Red Line operating from Sunday to Thursday initially so that progress can continue on the rest of the line at weekends.
The Red Line’s 13 stations include Al Qassar, DECC, QIC West Bay, Corniche, Al Bidda, Msheireb, Al Doha Al Jadeda, Umm Ghuwailina, Al Matar Al Qadeem, Oqba Ibn Nafie, Economic Zone, Ras Bu Fontas, and Al Wakra. The stations to be opened next are Lusail, Qatar University, Legtaifiya, and Katara.
The timetables and routes can be found here - https://www.qr.com.qa/network-and-services/maps
36 MEDIA GUIDE 5.4 TAXI/CAR SERVICES
Karwa Taxis are a government-owned metered taxi, recognised by their unique turquoise green colour. They have a modern fleet of luxury sedans which are fitted with tamper-proof meters. Taxis can be hailed on the street or alternatively ordered though the application that can be downloaded on Google Play or Apple Store – called ‘Karwa Taxi’.
Regular taxis are available as well as Uber and Careem. There are many available at very reasonable prices.
Handy hint* - if you use Uber, the cheapest option is the UberGo which is the equivalent to Uber X in other countries. Uber X usually has slightly newer cars.
Below are the links to download the apps:
KARWA (Taxi Service) KARWA for iOS: for Android: https://itunes.apple. https://play.google. com/qa/app/karwa- com/store/apps/ taxi/id1050410517?mt=8 details?id=com. karwatechnologies. karwataxi&hl=en
UBER for Android: UBER for iOS: https://play.google. https://itunes.apple. com/store/apps/ com/qa/app/uber/ details?id=com. id368677368?mt=8 ubercab&hl=en
CAREEM for Android: CAREEM for for iOS: https://play.google. https://itunes.apple. com/store/apps/ com/us/app/careem- details?id=com. %D9%83%D8%B1%D9% careem.acma&hl=en 8A%D9%85-car-booking- app/id592978487?mt=8
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6. CATERING
6.1 MEDIA RESTAURANT
The accredited Media will have access to a user-pay international restaurant, which will offer a wide range of dining options. The Media Restaurant is located at the MMC.
Date: Pre-opening 25 - 26 September Opening hours: 12:00 - 20:00
Date: 27 September - 6 October Opening hours: 12:00 - 01:00 (next day)
6.2 REFRESHMENT STATIONS
Refreshment Stations serving cold/hot drinks and snacks free of charge will be placed in the Media Areas, at all venues. These include the Main Media Centre, as well as at the Khalifa International Stadium outside the Sub-Photo Centre.
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7. THE VENUES
7.1 MAIN MEDIA CENTRE
The Main Media Centre is the central workplace of the accredited Media. With approximately 6,440m² of operational space available, the MMC provides 24-hour support with all the necessary facilities and services for the accredited Media to perform efficiently and effectively. It is located within the secure perimeter of Aspire Park, next to Khalifa International Stadium.
Facilities
Welcome/Help Desk, pigeonholes with full Media information, copy centre, free cabled broadband internet and Wi-Fi, TV screens with live signal, photo services points, refreshment stations with cold/hot drinks and snacks.
Media Work Area
630 workstations for Media, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi, cabled broadband internet at every table on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as TV, CIS terminals and network printers.
40 MEDIA GUIDE 1 Host Broadcast Compound 6 Media Drop-Off 2 International Broadcast Centre 7 Main Accreditation Centre (MAC) Compound 8 Mosque 3 Khalifa International Stadium 9 The Torch Hotel 4 Media Entrance 10 Aspire Dome 5 Main Media Centre 11 Villagio Shopping Mall
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Photo Centre
150 workstations for Photographers, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi, cabled broadband internet at every table on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as TV, CIS terminals and network printers.
SEIKO
Seiko is the long term Timing and Measurement Partner of the IAAF and has been responsible for providing all the timing and measurement services to every IAAF World Series event since 1985, including all outdoor and indoor World Championships. Over this 34 year period, Seiko has served at 186 IAAF events in over 50 countries all over the world.
For Doha 2019, Seiko has created several new technologies that will enhance the timing and measurement service for athletes, officials and spectators alike. The advances include the new Seiko ‘Block Cam’ that will take the TV viewer closer than ever to the action. For the first time at a major championships, Seiko’s Video Distance Measurement system will be used for the Shot Put as well as for the Long and Triple Jumps and will deliver accurate and reliable measurements faster than ever before at this event. The Seiko Start Information System has been enhanced with two hi-definition cameras and combined with the Start Video System to further assist the officials who make the crucial decisions on false starts. For the spectators, all the in-field scoreboards have been upgraded with higher resolution screens and new scoreboards next to the Long and Triple Jump pits will also enhance the spectator experience.
In the Media Work Area, Seiko will have information and staff on hand to explain the whole system and to answer your questions. Photo finish pictures of every race are available there on request.
To contact us. please call +81-3564-4078 or email: [email protected].
Key Dates
Soft Opening 20 – 24 September 09:00 to 20:00
25 – 26 September 09:00 to 00:00 Full Operations 27 Sep – 06 Oct 24 hours
Closing 07 October 00:00 to 16:00
42 MEDIA GUIDE 7.2 KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM
7.2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Built in 1976 in Al Rayyan, 10km to the west of central Doha and 18km from The Pearl, Khalifa International Stadium has long been the cornerstone of the country’s sporting tradition.
The stadium was built as the flagship venue for the 1976 Gulf Cup hosted by Qatar and could initially hold 20,000 spectators. It has been upgraded several times over the years, most notably for the 2006 Asian Games, which increased capacity to 40,000 seats.
The arena already has an illustrious hosting history, having previously welcomed the 2004 Gulf Cup, the 2006 Asian Games, the 2011 Arab Games and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, among other events.
When Qatar was awarded the 2022 World Cup in 2010, Khalifa International Stadium was proposed as one of the playing venues. An extensive upgrade started in 2014, and included a refurbishment of all stands, additional seating, additional hospitality facilities, and the construction of a large innovative roof membrane that covers 70% of the stadium.
Nowadays, the arena boasts an ultra-modern shape and dual arches, while inside the stadium, all seating areas are protected from the elements by a canopy, with further climate control delivered by advanced cooling technologies. The air-conditioning will keeps the pitch at a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and the stands at 24-28 degrees year-round while using 40% less energy than other cooling methods.
The latest chapters in the arena’s impressive history have seen it help the dazzling Aspire Zone to grow up around it and mature into a global centre of sporting excellence. In this sporting complex, Qatar’s next generation of talent is being honed at Aspire Academy, close to Aspetar – the world’s leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital – and the largest indoor multi-sport facility in the world. Attached to the stadium via a walkway is the future 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
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7.2.2 MEDIA FACILITIES IN THE STADIUM
Sub-Photo Centre
80 workstations for Photographers, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi and cabled broadband internet available at every table on a first-come, first-served basis. TV screens with live signal, CIS terminals, network printers and refreshment stations with cold/hot drinks and snacks.
Media Tribune
A total of 500 tabled seats will be available in the Media Tribune located above the finish line.
Cabled broadband internet and electricity (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary) available on all tabled positions, Wi-Fi, CIS monitors and TV screens with live signal on every table.
Runners will distribute start lists and revised results.
The welcome bag will have a reusable bottle for water and water dispenser will be near the media areas to refill.
The non-tabled seats are located on the 3rd floor, behind the head-on platform. 100 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating Plan
Tabled tribune seats are allocated by IAAF and the Local Organising Committee. The seating plan for the Media Tribune is available at the MMC and at the entrances to the Media stands.
44 MEDIA GUIDE 1 Media Entrance 1 2 Mixed Zone 2 3 3 Sub-Photo Centre 4 Media Conference Room 1 4
5 5 Media Tabled Tribune Upper Tier 6 Media Tabled Tribune 7 6 Lower Tier 7 Media Non-Tabled Tribune
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Mixed Zone The purpose of the Mixed Zone is to give Media representatives a chance to interview athletes as they leave the infield. After their event, all athletes pass through the Mixed Zone, but it is up to the individual athlete to decide whether or not they want to speak to the Media.
The Mixed Zone will be divided into two areas: the ENG area (accessible only to ENG crews) and the press area for the Written Press, Internet Press and NRHs.
Photographers will not be allowed to enter the Mixed Zone. The Mixed Zone will have Wi-Fi, CIS monitors as well as TV screens with live signal.
Media Conference Room Media conferences will take place with the medallists of each event, with consecutive interpretation available in different languages. The room has a capacity for up to 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Opening Hours of the Media facilities at Khalifa International Stadium From 27 September to 6 October. Two and a half hours before the competition through to three hours after the competition.
7.2.3 MEDAL CEREMONIES
The medal ceremonies will take place in Khalifa International Stadium. For the detailed timetables please see appendix 14.2
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7.3 CORNICHE
7.3.1 MEDIA FACILITIES AT THE CORNICHE VENUE
The Corniche, Doha’s iconic waterfront boulevard will host the Race Walks and the Marathons. The competitions are a multiple-loop-format race consisting of 6 loops of 7km for Marathon, 20 loops of 1km for 20km Race Walk and 25 loops of 2km for 50km Race Walk.
Sub-Media Centre Workstations, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi and cabled internet is available at every table on a first-come, first-served basis. TV screens with live signal, CIS terminals, network printers and refreshment stations with cold / hot drinks and snacks.
Mixed Zone The purpose of the Mixed Zone is to give Media representatives a chance to interview athletes as they leave the infield. After their event, all athletes pass through the Mixed Zone(s), but it is up to the individual athlete to decide whether or not to speak to the Media.
The Mixed Zone will be divided into two areas: the ENG area (accessible only to ENG crews) and the press area for the Written Press, Internet Press and NRHs. Photographers will not be allowed to enter the Mixed Zone.
Opening Hours 27, 28, 29 September, 04 and 05 October
Two and a half hours before the competition through to three hours after the competition.
7.3.2 MEDAL CEREMONIES
The medal ceremonies for the road events will take place at Khalifa International Stadium one day after each competition. For the detailed timetables please see appendix 14.2
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7.4.1 MEDIA FACILITIES AT THE TRAINING VENUE
A Mixed Zone will be provided at the training venue and will follow the training agenda. ENG area, accessible only to ENG crews, and the press area for the Press, Photographers and NRHs.
Opening Hours From 22 September to 6 October. One hour before training until one hour after training.
QATAR SPORTS CLUB 1 Media Drop-Off 2 Media Entrance 3 & 4 Mixed Zone
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7.5 ATHLETES’ HOTELS
7.5.1 MEDIA FACILITIES AT THE ATHLETES’ HOTELS
Media Workroom Workstations for Written Press and Photographers, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi, cabled internet, network printers and refreshment stations available.
Mixed Zone and Interview Area Opening Hours
20 – 24 September 09:00 to 20:00
25 September - 6 October 09:00 to 00:00
07 October 09:00 to 16:00
More details will be available at the Media Helpdesk in the MMC.
7.6 MAIN MEDIA HOTEL
7.6.1 MEDIA FACILITIES AT THE MAIN MEDIA HOTEL
Sub-Press Centre Workstations for Written Press and Photographers, electricity outlets (220V, 50 HZ, Type G plugs; transformers may be necessary), Wi-Fi, cabled internet, network printers and refreshment stations available.
Opening Hours
20 – 26 September 10:00 to 22:00
27 September - 6 October 09:00 to 00:00
Address: Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, Jawaan Street, Al Sadd, Doha, Qatar Contact: +974 4434 3333
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Address: Sheraton Grand Doha, Al Corniche St, Doha, Qatar
Media Workroom Opening Times:
23 September 10:00 to 18:00
25, 26 September 09:00 to 18:00
HOW TO GET THERE
Official Press Hotels - Athletes’ Hotels - Sheraton (Congress Venue) - Qatar Sports Club - Official Press Hotels
Route Dates of Service Frequency
Press Cluster Hotels / Every 45-60 Holiday Villa - Sheraton IAAF Council 23 September minutes (Congress Venue)* IAAF Congress 25-26 September - Retaj - Movenpick (In line with - Marriott Marquis - All other stops - Training and Ezdan - Qatar Sports 22 September - 6 October 2019 Congress Club Schedule)
Press Cluster Hotels / Every 45-60 IAAF Council 23 September Holiday Villa - Qatar minutes Sports Club - Ezdan IAAF Congress 25-26 September (In line with - Marriott Marquis - All other stops - Training and Movenpick - Sheraton 22 September - 6 October 2019 Congress (Congress Venue)* Schedule)
* Media can access Sheraton Congress area only on the 23 September (IAAF Council) and 25-26 September (IAAF Congress).
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OUTLINE
Elective Congress The Congress of the IAAF consists of the Council, Honorary Members, Chair Persons of Committees and Commissions, Area Association Representatives and maximum of three delegates from each National Member Federation. During the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha elections of the IAAF Council will take place. The Elective Congress elects the President, the 4 Vice Presidents and 13 Individual Members.
Access Your IAAF World Championships Media accreditation card grants access to Sheraton Grand Doha over the two days.
For the General Plenary Session, Media do not have access to the Congress hall, but can follow a live stream of the Congress from the Media Work room. Information about the subjects to be discussed is available from the IAAF.
Sheraton is considered a Rights-Free zone, so Non-Rights broadcasters have access to the Media areas with recording equipment and without restriction.
MEDIA FACILITIES
Media Workroom
The Media Workroom is located in the Convention Centre, Room Salwa 2 on Sheraton Grand Doha ground level. Access is allowed from the hotel’s main entrance only. Services offered: • 100 work stations available on first-come, first-served basis • Power, Wi-Fi and cabled internet • TV screens showing a live feed of the Congress • Refreshments and snacks
54 MEDIA GUIDE Media briefings and interviews
Sheraton Grand Doha, Room Salwa 1 • 218th IAAF Council Meeting Press Briefing on 23 September at 18:00 • IAAF Congress Press Conference on 25 September at 13:30
PARKING PARKING PARKING PARKING
SALWA HOTEL BALLROOM MAIN ENTRANCE
LOBBY AREA
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8. NEWS AND INFORMATION
8.1 NEWS SERVICE TEAM
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 News Service Team will be a streamlined operation consisting of full time staff and volunteers. The core Team will be made up of professional editors and experienced journalists.
The goal of the News Service is to keep the accredited Media informed about the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. As well as publishing valuable news reports like flash quotes, Media conference highlights, feature stories and general interest articles, the News Service Team will also be distributing printed reports such as start lists, results, biographical start lists, official communications and selected statistics to pigeon holes at the Media Centre.
The pigeonhole system is the most accessible and effective way for information distribution in the Main Media Centre, while at the same time, Media dedicated volunteers will also be distributing selected items at the Media Tribune.
CIS terminals provided by Deltatre will be placed at the Media Tribune and shared among accredited Media providing real-time information including statistics (timetable, start lists, results, records etc), flash quotes and live updates.
The IAAF will be launching a new enhanced web version of the CIS for the World Athletics Championships in Doha that will provide a number of additional features not currently available on the existing CIS.
56 MEDIA GUIDE What’s new on the IAAF WEB CIS:
• It will be available free of charge for all Written Press (Pw), Internet Press (Pi) and Photographers (Ph). • It will be accessible from anywhere in the world including at the venues. • The user interface will be able to adapt to different devices e.g. tablets, mobile phones or desktops in order to provide the best possible experience. • It will include a personalised dashboard - My CIS – allowing the user to focus on particular areas of interest. • A news ticker will provide real-time event updates (changes to start lists, disqualifications, etc.) • All active live events will be available on a single screen. • It will provide access to Athlete bio’s, photos and stats.
How to get it:
To obtain access or for further information, please send an email to [email protected] by indicating “Media subscription” in the subject.
Daily and sport previews and reviews will only be available via the IAAF website (www.iaaf.org) as well as live commentary, live radio, photo and video galleries, live results, provisional entry lists, start lists, stats, facts and figures and athletes’ features.
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 official pre-event Press Conference will take place upon the completion of the 52nd IAAF Congress (26 September at 18:00 at the Khalifa International Stadium).
Flash quotes, media conferences highlights, statistics and daily programmes are specifically contained on the LOC website (https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/).
Jury of appeal decisions will be made available via email to all accredited Media.
Results books will be emailed to all accredited Media at the end of the Championships.
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8.2 DAILY PROGRAMME
During the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, a daily programme will be available on a daily basis via e-mail and as a hard-copy in the pigeon holes (limited copies). It will feature stories, results and photos covering the needs for accurate and in-depth information for all accredited Media.
All information provided shall be considered as official and users are allowed to make use or reproduce the available uploaded content.
8.3 BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
All Start Lists will be available in the MMC. Printed revised Start Lists, revised Results and Start Lists where there are two rounds of a discipline on the same day will be distributed in the Media Tribune.
Most other info will be printed upon demand, nevertheless we encourage accredited Media to help the world’s fragile environment and reduce the amount of paper used during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.
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9. PHOTO OPERATIONS
A variety of services for Photographers will be available at the MMC, as well as at Khalifa International Stadium and Corniche. Each Photo Centre will have a work area, with Wi-Fi, broadband internet (20mbps symmetric line) and power outlets on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as lockers to store equipment.
Photographers using remote control systems (Pocket Wizards) must apply for a radio frequency in advance. Please see Section 10. Radio Frequencies in this guide.
9.1 GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT
All accredited Photographers are required to carefully read and sign the Code of Conduct, which will be distributed at the Photo Briefing. Photo bibs will only be distributed to accredited Photographers who have signed and returned the Code of Conduct document.
9.2 PHOTOGRAPHERS BRIEFING
Time: 26 September 2019 Location: Media Conference Room
All Photographers are required to attend the official Photographers Briefing, where the Photo Chief will explain all Photo Positions as well as the procedures for the Medal Ceremonies.
Photo bibs will be distributed (after signing the Code of Conduct as mentioned above) at the briefing. Infield Photographers are selected by IAAF.
60 MEDIA GUIDE 9.3 ACCREDITATION CARDS AND BIBS
Photographers must wear their accreditation cards and bibs at all times. Infield Photographers will receive black coloured bibs, outfield Photographers will receive yellow coloured ones.
9.4 PHOTO SERVICE POINTS
The Photo Centre will offer support to accredited Photographers and includes Photo Services points. Canon, Nikon and Sony will provide a full support service for accredited Photographers and a service desk will be located at the MMC from 25 September.
Opening hours:
12:00 – 00:00 (Subject to change depending on demand)
9.5 LOCKERS
Lockers are available in the Photo Centre at the MMC, Sub-Photo Centre at Khalifa International Stadium and Sub-Media Centre on the Corniche on a first-come first- served basis, with a maximum of one locker per accredited person.
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10. Non-Rights Holders
Working in the Aspire Zone In the stadium: • At the end of the Press Mixed Zone with an armband provided by IAAF. Each NRH who wishes to film in the Mixed Zone must fill out a form at the MMC 24 hours in advance of the session they wish to cover. This is on a first-come, first- served basis as positions are limited. • Media Conference Room • Live broadcasting is strictly prohibited in the Mixed Zone and the Media Conference Room. All interviews will need to be pre-recorded only. • NRHs can sit at the Media Tribune (non-tabled seats) WITHOUT their camera and on a first-come, first-served basis. Out of the stadium - inside the security perimeter • Outside of the MMC or/and near the Mosque with a view of the stadium. Out of the stadium and out of security perimeter • NRHs can contact the LOC and IAAF to obtain a video shooting permission. • No view of the KIS Warm Up area (in case of shooting in the Aspire Zone).
Working in the Corniche Corniche Venue • At the end of the Press Mixed Zone. • Live broadcasting is strictly prohibited in the Press Mixed Zone, all interviews will need to be pre-recorded only.
Training Venue Qatar Sports Club • At the Mixed Zone with Press and Photographers.
More details will be available at the Media Helpdesk in the MMC or please contact [email protected]
62 MEDIA GUIDE 11. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
11.1 CABLED AND WIRELESS INTERNET IN MEDIA AREAS
Cabled Internet
Cabled broadband internet (20 mbps symmetric line) is available free of charge at the MMC, Khalifa International Stadium (Tabled Tribune and Sub-Photo Centre), as well as at the Corniche (Sub-Media Centre), Media Hotel Sub-Press Centre and Athletes’ Hotels Sub-Press Centres.
Wi-Fi Internet
Free Media Wi-Fi is available in all Media areas at the MMC, Khalifa International Stadium, Corniche, Media Hotel Sub-Press Centre and Athletes’ Hotels Sub-Press Centres. The password is available in each of the Media Centres.
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11.2 RADIO FREQUENCIES
Photographers may use remote shutter devices such as Pocket Wizards (during the event) as long as they meet CRA regulations and operate within the Qatar permitted frequency ranges of a) 433.05 - 434.79 MHz, Max e.r.p 10 mW b) 340.00 - 354.00 MHz, Max e.r.p 10 mW c) 315.50 - 317.00 MHz, Max e.r.p 10 mW
For further information regarding the use of radio-communications equipment or the use of radio frequencies for short range devices please refer to the attached document Class License for Short Range Devices (SRD).
https://cra.gov.qa/-/media/System/1/B/3/8/1B3807A8A93454349FEC9B56A51E 9EE1/Class-License-for-Short-Range-Devices-SRDENG.ashx
Please note that the Wi-Fi Spectrum is between 2.40 - 2.4835 GHz or 5.725 - 5.875 GHz with e.r.p limit of 100 mW (20 dBm).
12. CUSTOMS AND SHIPPING DETAILS
12.1 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE & EQUIPMENT IMPORT AS ACCOMPANIED LUGGAGE
Photographers who are bringing in equipment as hand carry luggage need to have filled out the import/export declaration prior to departure and emailed it to the LOC at [email protected]. This list will be sent to customs prior to their arrival. Photographers should carry their hard copy of the Declaration Form to present if stopped by customs upon arrival to Qatar.
64 MEDIA GUIDE * For non-standard equipment/long range devices, in addition to the above, it is advisable for photographers to carry with them a Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin – COO & Specification (Data Sheet) as per normal import and also ensure that the description of the goods (i.e. specification of goods, value, no. of pcs, weight) is mentioned.
Please note that failing to list equipment correctly may result in it being retained by customs.
If you have not filled out the form, you can find it here: Declaration Form for Temporary Import of Equipment. https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/Temporary-Import-of-Equipment.Doha2019.pdf
12.2 SHIPPING EQUIPMENT
The LOC has a list of recommended shipping and freight forwarding agents which are listed in the Customs Clearance Manual. https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/Customs-Clearance-Manual-Ver.-1.5.pdf
You can find full details on shipping equipment as well as customs import/export information in the Customs Clearance Manual. https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/Customs-Clearance-Manual-Ver.-1.5.pdf
13. MEDIA RACE
The traditional Media Race will take place on October 4 from 15:00 to 17:00 at Khalifa International Stadium.
More details will be available at the Media Helpdesk in the MMC.
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14. KEY PHONE NUMBERS
Ministries and other departments (Country Code: +974)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 4011 1111
Ministry of Internal Affairs 4433 0000
Foreign Media Section 4484 7777
Radio and TV Authority 4489 4444
Qatar Tourism Authority 4499 7499
Telephone assistance
Telephone Assistance (Local) 111
Local Directory Enquiries 180
International Calls Enquiries 150
Speaking Clock (Arabic/English) 141/ 140
Airport
General Airport Enquiries 4465 6666
Flight Information 4465 6516
Passports Department 4465 6490
Customs 4462 1034
66 MEDIA GUIDE Medical
Al Ahli Hospital 4489 8888
Doha Clinic 4438 4333
Hamad Hospital 4439 4444
Qatar Medical Centre 4444 0606
Doha Chiropractic Centre 4465 0012
Queen Dental Centre 4493 2888
Banks
QNB 4440 7777
HSBC Qatar 4442 4722
Standard Chartered Bank 4465 8555
The Commercial Bank Qatar 4449 0000
International Islamic 4438 5888
Taxi
Karwa 4458 8888, 800 8294
Airport Limousine 4462 6858
EMERGENCY NUMBER 999
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KEY DATES
Main Accreditation Centre Opening 16 September 2019
Main Media Centre Soft Opening 20 September 2019
218th IAAF Council Meeting Press 23 September at 18:00, Briefing Sheraton Grand Doha
Media Centre Fully Operational 25 September 2019
25-26 September 2019, 52nd IAAF Congress Sheraton Grand Doha
25 September at 13:30, IAAF Congress Press Conference Sheraton Grand Doha
26 September 2019 at 18:00 IAAF / LOC Press Conference Media Conference Room, Khalifa International Stadium
27 September 2019 at 15:00 IAAF / IOC Press Conference Media Conference Room, Khalifa International Stadium
26 September 2019 Photo Briefing Media Conference Room, Khalifa International Stadium
04 October 2019 Media Race From 15:00 to 17:00, Khalifa International Stadium
27 September 2019 at 22:30, Opening Ceremony Corniche Venue
18 April – 7 October 2019 From 10:00 to 22:00 every day IAAF Heritage World Athletics (until midnight on Thursday, Championships Exhibition Friday and Saturday) 3rd floor of the City Centre Doha, 4th Street, West Bay Area, Doha.
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15.1 COMPETITION TIMETABLE
DAY 1 - Friday 27 September DAY 2 - Saturday 28 September
Start M/W Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase (hh.mm) Event Phase 16:30 Long Jump M Q A+B 16:15 Discus Throw M Q A 16:35 100m M Prelim 16:30 100m W R1 16:40 Hammer Throw W Q A 17:05 800m M R1 17:10 800m W R1 17:30 Pole Vault M Q A+B 17:30 Pole Vault W Q A+B 17:45 Discus Throw M Q B 18:05 100m M R1 18:05 400m H M SF 18:10 Hammer Throw W Q B 18:45 100m M SF 18:40 High Jump W Q A+B 19:15 800m W SF 19:00 3000m SC W R1 Hammer 19:25 W Final 19:25 Triple Jump M Q A+B Throw 19:55 5000m M R1 20:00 4 x 400m Relay MX R1 20:30 400m H M R1 20:40 Long Jump M Final 21:10 10,000m W Final DAY 1 - Friday - City, 27-28 September 22:15 100m M Final Start Event M/W Phase (hh.mm) DAY 2 - Saturday - City 28 -29 September tbc Opening Start Event M/W Phase 23:59 Marathon W Final (hh.mm) 23:30 50km Race Walk W Final 23:30 50km Race Walk M Final
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DAY 3 - Sunday 29 September DAY 4 - Monday 30 September
Start M/W Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase (hh.mm) Event Phase 20:05 200m M R1 16:30 Javelin Throw W Q A 20:40 Pole Vault W Final 17:05 200m W R1 21:20 100m W SF 18:00 Javelin Throw W Q B 21:45 Triple Jump M Final 18:20 400m W R1 21:55 800m M SF 20:05 110m H M R1 22:35 4 x 400m Relay MX Final 20:30 High Jump W Final 23:20 100m W Final 20:50 200m M SF DAY 3 - Saturday, City, 29-30 September 21:20 5000m M Final 21:25 Discus Throw M Final Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase 21:50 3000m SC W Final 23:30 20km Race Walk W Final 22:10 800m W Final 22:40 400m H M Final
DAY 5 - Tuesday 01 October
Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase 16:30 Hammer Throw M Q A 16:35 400m M R1 16:50 High Jump M Q A+B 17:30 400m H W R1 18:00 Hammer Throw M Q B 18:15 3000m SC M R1 20:05 Pole Vault M Final 20:50 400m W SF 21:20 Javelin Throw W Final 21:35 200m W SF 22:10 800m M Final 22:40 200m M Final
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Start M/W Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase (hh.mm) Event Phase 16:35 100m Dec M 16:35 110m H Dec M 16:45 Shot Put W Q A+B 16:40 Triple Jump W Q A+B 17:05 100m H Hep W Discus Throw 17:30 M A 17:30 Long Jump Dec M A+B Dec 17:35 1500m W R1 18:15 Long Jump Hep W A+B Discus Throw 18:00 Discus Throw W Q A 18:35 M B Dec 18:15 High Jump Hep W A+B 19:05 Pole Vault Dec M A 18:25 5000m W R1 19:20 Shot Put M Q A 18:50 Shot Put Dec M A+B 20:05 Pole Vault Dec M B 19:25 Discus Throw W Q B Javelin Throw 20:10 W A+B 20:05 110m H M SF Hep 20:30 Shot Put Hep W A+B 20:40 Shot Put M Q B 20:35 400m M SF 22:00 1500m M R1 20:40 High Jump Dec M A+B Javelin Throw 22:05 M A 21:05 400m H W SF Dec Hammer 22:35 Shot Put W Final 21:40 M Final Throw 23:00 1500m W SF 21:50 200m Hep W Javelin Throw 23:10 M B 22:35 200m W Final Dec 22:55 110m H M Final 23:50 400m W Final 23:15 400m Dec M 00:05 800m Hep W Final 00:25 1500m Dec M Final
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DAY 8 - Friday 04 October DAY 9 - Saturday 05 October
Start M/W Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase (hh.mm) Event Phase 20:10 1500m M SF 16:30 Javelin Throw M Q A 20:15 High Jump M Final 17:15 100m H W R1 20:40 4 x 100m Relay W R1 17:50 Long Jump W Q A+B 21:00 Discus Throw W Final 18:00 Javelin Throw M Q B 21:05 4 x 100m Relay M R1 19:55 4 x 400m Relay W R1 21:30 400m H W Final 20:05 Shot Put M Final 21:45 3000m SC M Final 20:25 4 x 400m Relay M R1 22:20 400m M Final 20:35 Triple Jump W Final DAY 8 - Friday City 4-5 October 20:55 1500m W Final 21:25 5000m W Final Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase 22:05 4 x 100m Relay W Final 23:30 20km Race Walk M Final 22:15 4 x 100m Relay M Final DAY 9 - Saturday - City 5-6 October
Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase 23:59 Marathon M Final
DAY 10 - Sunday 06 October
Start M/W (hh.mm) Event Phase 19:05 100m H W SF 19:15 Long Jump W Final 19:40 1500m M Final 19:55 Javelin Throw M Final 20:00 10,000m M Final 20:50 100m H W Final 21:15 4 x 400m Relay W Final 21:30 4 x 400m Relay M Final
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DAY 2 - Saturday, 29 Sep DAY 7 - Thursday, 3 Oct 19:05 Marathon W 17:50 200m W 19:15 Hammer Throw M DAY 3 - Sunday, 29 Sep 21:40 110m H M 19:40 50km RW W DAY 8 - Friday, 4 Oct 19:45 50km RW M 19:45 Shot Put W 19:50 Hammer Throw W 19:50 400m W 21:05 10,000m W 20:50 Heptathlon W 22:20 Long Jump M 21:55 Decathlon M 22:40 100m M 22:25 3000mSC M 22:30 High Jump M DAY 4 - Monday, 30 Sep 19:10 20km RW W DAY 9 - Saturday, 5 Oct 19:15 Pole Vault W 17:25 400m H W 19:20 4 x 400m Relay X 17:30 400m M 19:30 Triple Jump M 19:05 Discus Throw W 19:35 100m W 19:10 20km RW M 21:55 Shot Put M DAY 5 - Tuesday, 1 Oct 22:20 1500m W 17:20 5000m M 18:05 3000m SC W DAY 10 - Sunday, 6 Oct 19:05 800m W 18:25 Marathon M 18:30 5000m W 19:10 Discus Throw M 18:35 Triple Jump W 19:45 High Jump W 18:40 4 x 100m Relay W 19:50 400m H M 18:46 4 x 100m Relay M DAY 6 - Wednesday, 2 Oct 20:40 1500m M 18:10 Pole Vault M 21:05 10,000m M 19:15 800m M 21:20 Long Jump W 20:25 Javelin Throw W 21:35 100m H W 21:30 200m M 21:40 Javelin Throw M 21:45 4 x 400m Relay W 21:51 4 x 400m Relay M
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15.3 IAAF WORLD RECORD HOLDERS AS OF 01.09.2019
MEN WORLD RECORDS
Discipline Performance Wind Athlete Country Venue Date
100m 9.58 +0.9 Usain Bolt JAM Berlin 16.08.09
200m 19.19 -0.3 Usain Bolt JAM Berlin 20.08.09
Wayde Van 400m 43.03 Niekerk RSA Rio de Janeiro 14.08.16
800m 1:40.91 David Rudisha KEN London 09.08.12
Hicham El 1,500m 3:26.00 Guerrouj MAR Roma 14.07.98
5,000m 12:37.35 Kenenisa Bekele ETH Hengelo 31.05.04
10,000m 26:17.53 Kenenisa Bekele ETH Bruxelles 26.08.05
Marathon 2:01:39 Eliud Kipchoge KEN Berlin 16.09.18
3,000m Saif Saaeed Steeplechase 7:53.63 Shaheen QAT Bruxelles 03.09.04
110m Hurdles 12.80 +0.3 Aries Merritt USA Bruxelles 07.09.12
400m Hurdles 46.78 Kevin Young USA Barcelona 06.08.92
High Jump 2.45 Javier Sotomoayor CUB Salamanca 27.07.93
Pole Vault 6.16 (i) Renaud Lavillenie FRA Donetsk 15.02.14
Long Jump 8.95 +0.3 Mike Powell USA Tokyo 30.08.91
Triple Jump 18.29 +1.3 Jonathan Edwards GBR Göteborg 07.08.95
Shot Put 23.12 Randy Barnes USA Westwood 20.05.90
Discus Throw 74.08 Jürgen Schult GDR Neubrandenburg 06.06.86
Hammer Throw 86.74 Yuriy Sedykh URS Stuttgart 30.08.86
Javelin Throw 98.48 Jan Železný CZE Jena 25.05.96
Decathlon 9126 Kevin Mayer FRA Talence 16.09.18
20Km Race Walk 1:16:36 Yusuke Suzuki JPN Nomi 15.03.15
50KmRace Walk 3:32:33 Yohann Diniz FRA Zürich 15.08.14
4x100m Relay 36.84 Jamaica JAM London 11.08.12
4x400m Relay 2:54.29 United States USA Stuttgart 22.08.93
74 MEDIA GUIDE WOMEN WORLD RECORDS Discipline Performance Wind Athlete Country Venue Date Florence Griffith- 100m 10.49 0.0 Joyner USA Indianapolis 16.07.88 Florence Griffith- 200m 21.34 +1.3 Joyner USA Seoul 29.09.88 400m 47.60 Marita Koch GDR Canberra 06.10.85 Jarmila 800m 1:53.28 Kratochvílová TCH München 26.07.83 1,500m 3:50.07 Genzebe Dibaba ETH Monaco 17.07.15 5,000m 14:11.15 Tirunesh Dibaba ETH Oslo 06.06.08 10,000m 29:17.45 Almaz Ayana ETH Rio de Janeiro 12.08.16 Marathon (mixed gender race) 2:15:25 Paula Radcliffe GBR London 13.04.03 Marathon Mary Jepkosgei (women only race) 2:17:01 Keitany KEN London 23.04.17 3,000m Beatrice Steeplechase 8:44.32 Chepkoech KEN Monaco 20.07.18 100m Hurdles 12.20 +0.3 Kendra Harrison USA London 22.07.16 400m Hurdles 52.34 Yulia Pechonkina RUS Tula 08.08.03 High Jump 2.09 Stefka Kostadinova BUL Roma 30.08.87 Pole Vault 5.06 Yelena Isinbayeva RUS Zürich 28.08.09 Long Jump 7.52 +1.4 Galina Chistyakova URS Leningrad 11.06.88 Triple Jump 15.50 +0.9 Inessa Kravets UKR Göteborg 10.08.95 Shot Put 22.63 Natalia Lisovskaya URS Moskva 07.06.87 Discus Throw 76.80 Gabriele Reinsch GDR Neubrandenburg 09.07.88 Hammer Throw 82.98 Anita Włodarczyk POL Warszawa 28.08.16 Javelin Throw 72.28 Barbora Špotáková CZE Stuttgart 13.09.08 Jackie Joyner- Heptathlon 7291 Kersee USA Seoul 24.09.88 20Km Race Walk 1:24:38 Hong Liu CHN La Coruna 06.06.15 4:04:36 Rui Liang CHN Taicang 05.05.18 50KmRace Walk 3:59:15 * Hong Liu CHN Huangshan 09.03.19 4x100m Relay 40.82 United States USA London 10.08.12 4x400m Relay 3:15.17 Soviet Union URS Seoul 01.10.88
* pending ratification
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15.4 IAAF DEFENDING CHAMPIONS FROM LONDON 2017
MEN WOMEN ATHLETE COUNTRY EVENT ATHLETE COUNTRY Justin Gatlin USA 100m Tori Bowie USA Ramil Guliyev TUR 200m Dafne Schippers NED Wayde van RSA 400m Phyllis Francis USA Niekerk Pierre-Ambroise FRA 800m Caster Semenya RSA Bosse Elijah Manangoi KEN 1,500m Faith Kipyegon KEN Muktar Edris ETH 5,000m Hellen Obiri KEN Mo Farah GBR 10,000m Almaz Ayana ETH Geoffrey Kirui KEN Marathon Rose Chelimo BHR 3,000m Conseslus Kipruto KEN Emma Coburn USA Steeplechase 110m/100m Omar McLeod JAM Sally Pearson AUS Hurdles Karsten Warholm NOR 400m Hurdles Kori Carter USA Mutaz Essa QAT High jump Mariya Lasitskene ANA Barshim Sam Kendricks USA Pole Vault Katerina Stefanidi GRE Luvo Manyonga RSA Long Jump Brittney Reese USA Christian Taylor USA Triple Jump Yulimar Rojas VEN Tomas Walsh NZL Shot Put Gong Lijiao CHN Andrius Gudžius LTU Discus Throw Sandra Perković CRO Johannes Vetter GER Hammer Throw Anita Włodarczyk POL Barbora Paweł Fajdek POL Javelin Throw CZE Špotáková
76 MEDIA GUIDE MEN WOMEN ATHLETE COUNTRY EVENT ATHLETE COUNTRY Decathlon/ Kévin Mayer FRA Nafissatou Thiam BEL Heptathlon Éider Arévalo COL 20km Race Walk Yang Jiayu CHN Yohann Diniz FRA 50km Race Walk Inês Henriques POR Great Britain & United States N.I. Aaliyah Brown Chijindu Ujah Allyson Felix 4x100m Adam Gemili GBR USA Relay Morolake Danny Talbot Akinosun Nethaneel Tori Bowie Mitchell-Blake Ariana Washington* Trinidad and United States Tobago Quanera Hayes Jarrin Solomon Allyson Felix 4x400m Jereem Richards TTO Shakima Wimbley USA Relay Machel Cedenio Phyllis Francis Lalonde Gordon Kendall Ellis* Renny Quow* Natasha Hastings*
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15.5 IAAF HERITAGE WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS EXHIBITION
While you are in Doha, it would be worth finding time to visit the world’s largest ever athletics exhibition which opened on 18 April.
The IAAF Heritage World Athletics Championships Exhibition, celebrating the history of the IAAF World Athletics Championships, is located in the largest shopping mall in Qatar. The exhibition is open from 10:00 to 22:00 every day (until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and is situated on the 3rd floor of the City Centre Doha, 4th Street, West Bay Area, Doha.
The 400m2 exhibition features the world’s largest ever display of athletics artefacts and memorabilia, dating from 2nd century B.C. to the present day. These items include World Championships and Olympic Games uniforms, running spikes, medals, world record breaking equipment and implements etc…
Introductory displays cover Athletics as it emerged from the ancient Olympic Games in 776 B.C. The story is carried through to the first modern Olympic Games of 1896, the foundation of the IAAF in 1912 and to the creation of the IAAF World Championships in 1983.
At the heart of the exhibition are 10 huge display panels summarising the history of the 16 editions of the IAAF World Athletics Championships held to date. Additional specialised displays include the Athletics histories of the six continental areas, Qatari athletics and the development of Asics spikes. There is also a preview of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 accompanied by a SEIKO countdown clock and QNB display.
Six video screens, including a small cinema room where longer championship highlights are screened, offer the visitor the chance to watch plenty of competition footage from world championships history.
The IAAF Heritage World Athletics Championships Exhibition is kindly supported by the International Athletics Foundation, ASICS and SEIKO.
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15.6 DOHA MAP
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National Museum of Qatar The new National Museum of Qatar opened its doors in March and provides an enchanting voice to the unique story of Qatar and its people from earliest times to the present day and onwards towards its future. Located on Museum Park Street and designed over 1.5km to be both immersive and experiential, the museum is organised into three chapters — Beginnings, Life in Qatar, and Building the Nation - with each theme presented across 11 highly individual galleries. Visitors can expect an exciting mix of all-encompassing environments and compelling storytelling that will engage all the senses. It is open from Saturday - Thursday (09:00 – 19:00) and Friday (13:30 – 19:00) with the last entry permitted one hour before closing.
Souq Waqif A unique shopping environment in the very heart of Doha, Souq Waqif is an authentic cultural oasis that has succeeded in reviving its historical past. Opening hours are usually 07:30 - 12:30 and then 15:30 - 22:00. On Fridays, shops open in the late afternoon.
Gold Souq Located near Souq Waqif, off Al Ashat Street, the Gold Souq sells locally made and imported 22 carat gold jewellery. It might not be the gold colour you are used to, but it is of high quality: all the gold in Qatar is tested and marked, sold by weight according to the price of gold that day. Opening hours: 09:00 – 22:00, and Friday 15:00 - 22:00.
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Museum of Islamic Art Set on an artificial island off Doha’s Corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art houses a magnificent collection of artworks dating from the 7th to the 19th century, representing the full scope of Islamic art. It includes manuscripts, ceramics, metal, glass, ivory, textiles, wood and precious stones from three continents. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece with stunning details drawn from Islamic art influences, designed by Pritzker Prize laureate, architect I.M. Pei, who also designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The elegant interior design is by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Open daily from 09:00 – 19:00 (Fridays from 13:30 – 19:00). Last admission is half-an-hour before closing. Free entry.
Doha Dhow Cruise Traditional Qatari Dhow trips provide spectacular views of the Doha skyline in a relaxing and truly Arabian atmosphere.
82 MEDIA GUIDE Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Pearl Qatar Founded in 2010, Mathaf: Arab A popular dining spot with dozens of Museum of Modern Art is situated in restaurants, its waterfront promenades a renovated former school building in are lined with cafes and restaurants Education City. serving every taste – from a refreshing ice cream to a five-star dining The Mathaf Collection, co-owned by experience. Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, is now holding over 9,000 works, Al Zubarah Fort making it the world’s largest specialised Located on Qatar’s north-west coast collection of its kind. and comprising the immaculately restored Al Zubarah Fort and Open Saturdays to Thursdays from surrounding 60-hectare archaeological 09:00 - 19:00 and on Fridays from works, this UNESCO World Heritage 13:30 - 19:00. Entry is subject to each site is one of the most extensive and exhibition. best-preserved examples of an 18th–19th century settlement in the region. Katara Cultural Village An innovative interpretation of the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassem Museum region’s architectural heritage, this Sheikh Faisal’s private museum at Al purpose-built development’s impressive Samriya tells the story of Qatar through theatres, galleries and performance the personal collection of one man and venues stage a lively year-round his family. The collection features a programme of concerts, shows and fascinating array of more than 15,000 exhibitions. exhibits covering a spectrum of arts, personal artefacts and equipment, as well as many everyday household and traditional items that evoke a flavour of Qatari life in the pre-oil era.
Qatar National Library Located in Doha’s Education City, Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. The 45,000 square metres state-of-the-art library building is designed to encourage
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visitors to explore the progression Khor Al Udaid (Inland Sea) of knowledge from the past to the Some 60km from Doha in the south- present. It is created to achieve eastern corner of the country lies one balance between content availability of Qatar’s most impressive natural and accessibility on the one hand, and wonders, Khor Al Udaid, also known as content preservation and security on the ‘Inland Sea’. An UNESCO recognised the other. nature reserve, it is one of the few places in the world where the sea Fire Station encroaches deep into the heart of the The station was built in 1982 as a Civil desert. Inaccessible by road, this tranquil Defence building. It was occupied by expanse of water can only be reached the fire brigade until late 2012 when it by 4×4 across the high dunes. For most was handed over to Qatar Museums visitors, the best way to experience this to be recycled for contemporary use. unique Qatari phenomenon is as part With a Qatari architect leading the of one of the many organised desert project, it has preserved the original safaris run by local tour operators. details of the building and its tower. It is a creative space that allows emerging Desert Safari talent from within Qatar to further their An absolute must-do if you want to practice, research and work as aspiring truly experience the richness of Arabian professional artists. culture, and the desolated beauty of Qatar’s desert landscape. Stunning Sand Dunes Qatar’s largest area of sand desert lies If you want a day in the desert, with to the south-west of the capital, with dune driving for the more adventurous, its high dunes are a major attraction there are a number of tour operators both for recreational safaris or simply who organise day trips and overnight to enjoy the spectacular landscape. camps with picnics and barbeques. The area is also popular as a day destination for families wishing to Al Thakira Mangroves picnic in a unique environment. A great way to explore the mangroves is by kayak, available from several tour operators and specialised companies. All of these can be booked in advance, and many companies offer both morning and afternoon trips. Al Khor is also notable for its fishing communities and is a good spot to arrange a day out on the ocean.
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Airport Transfers
There will be a dedicated transfer desk on arrival at the airport where you can find information about shuttle times. The shuttle service will take Media from the airport to the Official Press Hotels.
Official Press Hotels - MMC (Khalifa International Stadium) - Official Press Hotels
Route Dates of Service Frequency
20 - 24 September Hourly (08:30 - 18:30)
Every 30 minutes (to be reduced to From Holiday Villa every 15 minutes two hours before 25 September to MMC (Khalifa competition and one hour during International Stadium) to 6 October competition) and return 24 hour Service
7 September Hourly (08:00 - 18:00)
20 - 24 September Hourly (08:30 - 18:30)
Every 30 minutes (to be reduced to From Press Cluster every 15 minutes two hours before 25 September Hotels to MMC (Khalifa competition and first hour during International Stadium) to 6 October competition). and return 24 hour Service
7 September Hourly (08:00 - 18:00)
• During off-peak periods the shuttle will run every 90 minutes (three hours after competition until 23:00).
Corniche Venue - MMC (Khalifa International Stadium)
Route Dates of Service Frequency
From MMC (Khalifa 26, 27, 28, 29 Every 20 minutes (starting two hours International Stadium) September before competition start in Corniche to Corniche Venue and 4, 5 October until 3 hours after competition start)
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Corniche Venue - Official Press Hotels - Corniche Venue
Route Dates of Service Frequency
From Press Cluster 26, 27, 28, 29 Every 30 minutes (from 2 hour Hotels to Corniche September before competition starts up to three Venue and return and 4, 5 October hours after competition ends)
From Holiday Villa to 26, 27, 28, 29 Every 30 minutes (from 2 hour Corniche Venue and September before competition starts up to three return and 4, 5 October hours after competition ends)
Official Press Hotels - Athletes’ Hotels - Sheraton (Congress Venue) - Qatar Sports Club - Official Press Hotels
Route Dates of Service Frequency
Press Cluster Hotels / Holiday IAAF Council 23 September Every 45-60 minutes Villa - Sheraton (Congress IAAF Congress 25-26 September Venue) - Retaj - Movenpick (In line with - Marriott Marquis - Ezdan - All other stops - Training and Qatar Sports Club 22 September- 6 October 2019 Congress Schedule)
Press Cluster Hotels / Holiday IAAF Council 23 September Every 45-60 minutes Villa - Qatar Sports Club - IAAF Congress 25-26 September Ezdan - Marriott Marquis (In line with - Movenpick - Sheraton All other stops - Training and (Congress Venue) 22 September- 6 October 2019 Congress Schedule)
Detailed Media Transport timetables will be available at the Transport Help Desks, located at the airport, at the Official Press Hotels and at the Main Media Centre.
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