The organising committee of the Qatar International Friendship Artistic Gymnastics Championship, set to take place in Doha from February 21-22 at Aspire Academy, is working tirelessly to finalise preparations for the tournament’s kick-off.
Continuous meetings are being held under the leadership of Ali al-Hitmi, President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation (QGF) and Chairman of the Organising Committee; along with Abeer al-Buainain, Secretary-General of the Federation; Nasser al-Hamad, the tournament’s Technical Director; and the heads and co-ordinators of the various committees.
This upcoming edition of the Qatar International Friendship Artistic Gymnastics Championships holds great significance for the QGF and all its members.
The federation and organising committee are committed to ensuring the success of this tournament, presenting Qatar’s gymnastics scene in the best possible way, and continuing the achievements of previous editions. Moreover, they aspire for the championship to be officially included in the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) calendar in the future.
Following a recent committee meeting, al-Hitmi emphasised that Qatar has earned the trust of both the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the Arab Gymnastics Federation after successfully hosting numerous international and continental championships. These events have been distinguished by exceptional organisation and the world-class facilities provided by Qatar, ensuring the success of every hosted competition.
He urged all working committees to exert maximum effort in presenting the championship in a way that reflects Qatar’s reputation for excellence in organising sporting events.
Al-Hitmi also highlighted the remarkable participation in the upcoming edition, which will feature 225 gymnasts alongside Qatari athletes. He expressed hope that the participants will gain valuable experience from the event. “Through this championship and the previous tournaments hosted by Qatar, we aim to promote gymnastics and expand its presence. This has been the federation’s goal since its establishment in 2001. We have made significant progress in raising awareness about the sport, which serves as a foundation for all other sports.”
He also called on the media to support the federation’s efforts in promoting gymnastics across society, emphasising its importance and Qatar’s ambition to make it an integral part of sports culture. He pointed out that expanding gymnastics requires additional facilities, and the federation is keen on providing more training spaces to accommodate the increasing interest in the sport.
Tournament Director al-Buainain announced the launch of a dedicated website for the championship, which will provide real-time updates, player information, competition schedules, and athlete rankings. The website will be updated continuously throughout the event to ensure all stakeholders have access to the latest information.
She also emphasised the strong participation of gymnasts in this edition and noted that Aspire Academy will serve as the venue, giving international delegations an opportunity to witness Qatar’s world-class sports infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Equipment Committee is preparing to start its work, with ongoing meetings to ensure all competition apparatus and training halls are fully operational before the official start of the championship
