QU-CAS students attend familiarisation session on ‘2022 World Cup’ logistics

The Sport sciences programme at Qatar University’s College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS), hosted recently the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to deliver an informative session for students about the latest logistics arrangements of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Speakers included  Mohamed Saadoun al-Kuwari, ambassador of the SC, senior presenter at beIN Sport, and a graduate of QU in Sport Science and PE; and Ali al-Mahmoud, Education & Sport Engagement Specialist in the SC.
They presented details of the different facets and logistics of organising the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The speakers highlighted the progress of the construction of different venues, techniques and latest technology adopted in the design of stadiums, and the safety of construction workers.
Moreover, they discussed transportation, roads and accommodation and mega projects of urban regeneration to facilitate the welcoming and movement of fans from and to different venues and in the city.  
The speakers also emphasised the legacy aspects in terms of sustainability and the use of newly-built stadia during and after the event. There was also a display of the models of the seven stadiums to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s matches.
Dr Mahfoud Amara, director of Sport Sciences Programme at QU introduced different opportunities offered by the World Cup to strengthen sport science provision in the country and in the region, in addition to the training of students in different sciences of sport.
Dr Mahfoud said, “It’s a golden opportunity for students to have an up to date information about the organisation of this mega event, the first to be held by an Arab and Muslim country. It gave them the chance to ask direct questions about maximising the use of different new facilities post event, the future of old stadiums, job prospects for graduated students in sport sciences, different schemes offered by the Supreme Council of Delivery & Legacy for further training and cultural programmes to promote Qatar and Arab cultures before and during the World Cup.
“More students’ outreach sessions will be organised by the Supreme Council for Delivery & Legacy at Qatar University on different topics related to the delivery and legacy of the World Cup. In addition to being a sport competition, the World Cup is an opportunity to showcase the country’s culture, education and innovation,” Dr Mahfoud added.