The German embassy in Qatar yesterday hosted a reception for its team taking part in the ongoing ANOC World Beach Games. The Meet and Greet for German Athletics Team event was attended by ambassador Hans-Udo Muzel, German Olympic Sports Confederation vice president and German team’s chef de mission Uschi Schmitz, athletes and officials.
Speaking on the occasion, ambassador Muzel said the games has brought to light Qatar’s ability to host international events. “Qatar is standing as an international location for impressive global sports events on its way to the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” he said thanking Qatar for bringing the Beach Games to Doha.
German athletes are competing in beach tennis, beach volleyball 4x4, bouldering, karate/kata, swimming/open water, sailing/kite foil racing,skateboarding and water skiing. The 38-member team is expected to return to Germany on Thursday. The ambassador said Germany won two medals and exuded confidence in winning more medals. “We are keeping our fingers crossed for Team Germany and looking forward to witness outstanding athletic achievement,” he said while expressing pride in hosting a reception for the athletes.
“The programme is aimed at extending our sportsmen an opportunity to explore the host country and help them understand the relations between the two countries,” he added.
German ambassador Hans Udo Muzel with German World Beach Games team and officials at the reception yesterday. PICTURE: Ram Chand
