Qatar NOC News

15 December 2025 - Find here the latest news from the National Olympic Committee: events, courses, general assemblies and elections, trophies and much more.

15 December 2025 - The QOC, in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially launched the “Aim Beyond” project, which focuses on empowering youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport. As part of the project, 11 state-of-the-art, eco-friendly and inclusive running tracks will be constructed across 11 countries around the world, including Palestine, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Cook Islands, Panama, Anguilla, Dominica, Burundi, Tanzania and Ukraine. The project reflects Qatar’s belief in the power of sport to promote sustainable development, peace and social cohesion. It also underscores the country’s determination to transform sporting legacy into a tangible tool for positive change in the lives of youth and communities. The announcement of the project came after the agreement was signed by QOC Secretary General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain and QFFD Director General Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, alongside the Doha Forum, held under the theme ‘Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity’. World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon attended the signing ceremony. You can read full details here, and further info on the World Athletics website.

15 September 2025 - The 19th edition of the School Olympic Programme (SOP) was recently unveiled in Doha during a press conference. The SOP will feature an unprecedented line-up of 33 sports and will see the participation of thousands of students from Qatar’s public and private schools. Since its inception in the 2007/08 academic year, the SOP has been implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Qatar Olympic Committee. More details here. In addition, the Qatar Women’s Sports Committee recently organised an introductory workshop on the ninth edition of the Fatima bint Mubarak Women’s Sports Award, set to take place in 2025. The event was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters with the participation of a delegation from the award’s organising committee in the United Arab Emirates, alongside athletes, administrators and representatives from Qatari sports federations. Full details here.