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This is just the beginning, says Al Kuwari

Published: 07 Oct 2026 - 09:32 am | Last Updated: 07 Oct 2026 - 09:33 am
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Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of Qatar as an Interested Party to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“It is no secret that Qatar has shown an ambition to bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Today that ambition has been justified by the IOC’s confirmation that Qatar has been named as an interested party,” Al Kuwari said in a statement yesterday.

“This is just the beginning of a long journey in which we hope to build on Qatar’s proven track record of hosting major international events.

"We believe Doha 2036 would offer a future-ready model for the Games that is athlete-centred, connected, accessible and designed to ensure that sport and society emerge stronger long after 2036.”

‘This is a unique opportunity to celebrate sporting excellence, culture and human connection, bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to a new region. We are excited by the journey,” she added.