International Sports Hub Qatar

Since 2005, Qatar has hosted several international sporting events across all sports and age groups. Foremost among these is the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, a landmark event that was the first of its kind in the Middle East. This tournament highlighted the rich Arab and Qatari culture and heritage to a global audience, while playing a pivotal role in catalysing developmental efforts within Qatar and the broader region.

Beyond that, Qatar has been the venue-of-choice for many other international championships including the 2006 Asian Games, the 2015 Men’s Handball World Championship, the 2015 AIBA World Boxing Championship, the 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, the International Handball Federation Super Globe, the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games, the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ and 2020 as well as the IJF Masters 2020.

Moreover, the country hosted the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™, which was held for the first time under the auspices of FIFA, as well as the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix in 2021 and 2023, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and the 2024 World Aquatics Championships.

Annual international tournaments held in Qatar also include the ExxonMobil Qatar Open (tennis), the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (golf) and the MotoGP Superbike Championship.

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Looking ahead, Qatar has been honoured with hosting the Asian Games (Doha 2030), which is anticipated to further bolster the sustainable sports legacy for the Asian continent.

Doha 2030 is considered a national priority, fully supported by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar. The bid for this monumental event is built upon Qatar’s extensive experience as a host country and its world-class infrastructure.

By organising the second edition in its history and the 21st in the history of the Asian Games, Qatar aims to chart a new course in sports innovation.

Hosting the Asian Games (Doha 2030) is a promise we made on behalf of our beloved country. We embark on a new phase of rigorous work from now until the games conclude, in alignment with our strategy for national and continental legacy building.

HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al ThaniPresident of the Qatar Olympic Committee

Qatar is also set to host the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2024 to 2029. This championship, which will be staged at the Lusail International Circuit, will pave the way for future international motorsports events in the country.

In April 2023, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Qatar was awarded the right to host the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, making it the first MENA country to organise this event.

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