Success at securing IAAF big boost for 2022 World Cup

HE the Deputy Chairman of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Brig Gen Abdulaziz bin Faisal al-Thani has affirmed that the Security Committee of the World Athletics Championship Doha 2019 succeeded in fulfilling its role in the best way.In a statement at the end of the 10-day tournament, he said that the committee managed to implement the security coverage plan for the championship and all its members operated in accordance with a sophisticated work system and the spirit of one team, keeping in mind their main task that is to protect fans, participants, delegations and sports facilities, in addition to providing security by utilising the committee’s advanced security techniques.HE Brig Gen Abdulaziz bin Faisal al-Thani explained that the committee has tested the security technologies and systems which will be applied in securing the 2022 World Cup including modern technological devices such as surveillance cameras, security robot, remote-guided aircraft (drone) and multiple task vehicles, in addition to equipping the operating rooms with advanced equipment and other technical devices, where the Security Committee showed high efficiency in carrying out its tasks and providing safety for all participants.He pointed out that the Security Committee of the tournament included a group of young cadres to whom executive tasks were assigned and they had a full opportunity to prove their ability to perform and excel, and face various challenges, adding that the officers and the rest of the members proved their competence, high efficiency and responsibility.The Deputy Chairman of the SC Security Committee stressed that Qatar is fully ready to host any regional or international tournaments and the plans to secure the hosting of the 2022 World Cup are in full swing. “The world will see a distinguished tournament at all levels,” he said. Director of Security Systems Department at the Ministry of Interior Lt Col Jassim al-Sayed praised the performance of the Security Committee in securing the tournament, stressing that everyone worked hard and sincerely and the committee was able to harness all the technically advanced possibilities to achieve maximum security and comfort for all participants.He praised the performance of security men in using advanced communication systems and good communication with the operating rooms, and the great co-operation and co-ordination between the different security units that participated in securing the championship to provide the best services to the sports fans, stressing that the success in securing such sports tournaments is a realistic training opportunity for security personnel in preparation for securing future sporting events. For his part, the Assistant Head of the Security Committee of the World Athletics Championship Doha 2019 and the Director of Security of Khalifa International Stadium Captain Burhan Saleh al-Turki, said that all the units of the committee contributed to the success of securing the tournament for 10 days, where they were located in their designated places, whether on the roads leading to the stadium or in the areas adjacent to it or inside or on Doha Corniche, security personnel were also present on the stands to secure them, ensure fans’ comfort and direct security clearance holders to their places.The Director of Security of Khalifa International Stadium pointed out that the masses showed remarkable co-operation with the security officers, which contributed to the success of the championship as required, and the security officers also displayed safety instructions on the stadium screens. He explained that the security committee has followed up the operations of securing the championship through multiple operating rooms, including the control room within the stadium and another at the National Command Center, the security units involved in the application of the security mechanism used worldwide to manage the movement of the masses, which contributed to the success of the process and maintain the security and safety of all.The Traffic Unit official at the Security Committee of the championship Captain Fahad Abu Hindi pointed out that the traffic patrols in all the tournament sites played their role perfectly, where they were deployed in the places and roads leading to the stadium and Doha Corniche to maintain the flow of traffic and to ensure the movement of the fans. He praised at the same time the full co-ordination between the traffic patrols, Al Fazaa patrols and Lekhwiya force.For his part, the Chairman of the Security Committee of the championship Captain Mubarak Bilal al-Ali, stressed the success of the committee in its mission, like all other committees working in the Supreme Organising Committee, where units, according to their specialisation, secured the venues of events, whether in Khalifa International Stadium or Corniche area, in addition to the training area of Qatar Sports Club.He pointed out that the work of the Security Committee was not only to secure these places, but also included the accommodation of the participants, the media centre and the fans area. He stressed that the entry and exit of the stadium throughout the tournament was smooth and systematic in a manner that took into account the security and safety standards.He said that during the tournament, world athletes competed in a safe atmosphere, and the young Qatari cadres formed a pioneering, unique and successful experience by all standards and the experience contributed to the development of their skills in the field of sports security. He stressed that things went as planned by the security authorities and was fully accomplished thanks to co-ordination between the various involved parties.The Director of Marathon Security Captain Saeed Juma al-Hitmi, said that the efforts made by the security committee were successful, thanks to the continuous follow-up of the leaders throughout the tournament. He explained that the Corniche witnessed five athletics races, where the opening was with the women’s marathon, then the walking competition (women) and walking competition for (men) and men and women walking competition, and concluded with the men’s marathon.He stressed that this tournament was a successful test for Qatari cadres who are waiting for upcoming events in the future stage, pointing out that what distinguishes this tournament is the volume of great co-ordination and good co-operation between colleagues in all units of the tournament committees, including the Security Committee. Al-Hitmi appreciated the public awareness and their understanding concerning the temporary closure of the entrances to some of the roads that lead to Corniche during the night marathon.