The competitions of Al Gannas Qatari Society were launched at Marmi at the Sealine Area and Al Gannas Society Center at Ras Lafan simultaneously Tuesday.
The competitions featured the pre-finals at Al Tala'a (release of falcons to hunt a Houbara bustard bird) and Al D'aw (falcon speed race in coming back to the falconer after being released) categories. This championship is considered a warmup competition and early preparation for the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi).