DOHA (Qatar): The Doha Diamond League Organising Committee announced its readiness to host the event at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium here on Friday evening.
The President of Qatar Athletics Federation and Chairman of the Organising Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari affirmed that the preparations for the exceptional event, which will have no public attendance in light of the Covid-19 crisis.
He pointed out that the organising committee accepted this challenge and cooperated with all concerned agencies and the Ministry of Public Health to put in place all appropriate precautionary measures in order to ensure the success of the meeting as done every year.
“Organising the Diamond League meeting at this time confirms to the whole world the extent of Qatar’s ability to host international events even in the most difficult circumstances, given its advanced health system and great organizational capacity as recognised by all,” he added.
Dr. Al Kuwari stressed that hosting this Doha Diamond League round will be the first and last in the Middle East region this year, and confirms the confidence of the world’s champions in the measures taken by Qatar to ensure the safety of everyone and ensure the success of the global event. It also sends messages to the world that the global capital of sport always meets the expectations of athletes around the world in all circumstances.
He thanked all state agencies and the Ministry of Public Health for the contribution and cooperation to host this global event after it was postponed several times this year due to the epidemic that is affecting the whole world, but they are committed to World Athletics and it was agreed with them on September 25.
He pointed out that the meeting is the tenth edition that is successfully organised by the Qatar Athletics Federation.
