Sheikh Joaan heads Qatar delegation to Rio Games

President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani will head Qatar’s Mission to the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the QOC announced on Sunday.The Qatari Olympic mission comprises 38 athletes representing 10 sports federations namely Athletics, Handball, Shooting, Equestrian, Boxing, Beach Volleyball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Judo and Weightlifting federations. The official delegation accompanying HE the president of QOC comprises HE QOC Secretary-General Dr Thani bin Abdulrahman al-Kuwari and the presidents of the participating sports federations.The administrative delegation of the Qatari Olympic mission left Doha headed by Mohamed Issa al-Fadala.