Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) yesterday announced beginning the necessary medical examinations for Team Qatar athletes and the supporting staff in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in preparation of gradual sports activities resumption.
QOC pointed out that this step coincides with the approaching date of the gradual return to practice sports activities in the country.
On May 17, the Qatar Olympic Committee announced the extension of suspending local sporting activities and competitions until the current July, to resume the remainder of the sporting activity for the season 2019-2020 as of July 20.
The Olympic Committee stated, then, that the decision came in line with the preventive measures taken by the State of Qatar to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), and in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health to ensure the safety of all athletes, supporting staff and fans.
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