Three falconers each qualified from the International Al Da’aw Championship for the free categories (Qarnas + young falcon) and Qarnas Shaheen, held on Thursday afternoon, at the ongoing 14th edition of Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2023). The races witnessed strong competitions between international falconers, who came in large numbers from friendly and brotherly countries. The winners along with the fourth and fifth place finishers in both categories, qualified for the Elite Championship, being held tomorrow (Saturday). Ali bin Khatim al-Mahshadi, chairman of the Supreme Committee, Marmi 2023, said this edition of the festival is witnessing a large presence from the other Gulf countries. Marmi 2023, organised by Al-Qannas Qatari Society at Sabkhat Marmi in the Sealine area under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, will continue until January 28.