Senior officials from the sports sector in Sudan have described His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani officially receiving the mantle of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar from Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the presence of International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino, as a historic event and an opportunity for Arab countries to highlight their talents.
Speaking exclusively to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Sudanese sports officials expressed pride and admiration with the Qatari achievements, which gives Arab countries the opportunity to prepare for an appearance in an international forum that would be held for the first time in an Arab country.
Higher Committee for the National Teams chairman Hassan Bargo said that not only Qatar but all of the Arab people are filled with joy.
He added that it has been the best response to those who have doubted Qatar’s capabilities, and by receiving international recognition, it reaffirms Qatar’s global standing and transparency in all matters.
Bargo said that under the directive of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan launched the Sudan dream project for the country to project a strong presence in the World Cup in Qatar.
Bargo highlighted that Qatar’s efforts in supporting sports in Sudan.
Sudanese football association executive secretary Hasan Abu Jabal said that hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is a great honour for all Arabs.
He added that the experience gained from the recently-concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will help Qatar ensure a successful event.
Head of sports sector at Sudan’s Al Hilal Club, Dr Haydar Hassan Haj al-Sidig, said that as an Arab, he feels pride and joy as Qatar hosts the World Cup.
He added that Qatar’s success indicators have been proven through the nation’s organisation of major sports events.
Former Sudanese youth and sports minister Dr Abdul Karim Musa said that the upcoming four years will witness intense global movement towards Qatar because it has achieved the Arab dream.
He lauded His Highness the Amir’s words that 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be for all Arabs.
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