Members of the Doha bid committee expressed their happiness after winning the vote to host the Asian Games in 2030.
Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain and CEO of 2030 Doha bid said: "We are very proud of this historic moment. We would like to dedicate hosting of this top Asian event to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, president of Qatar Olympic Committee and to all the people of Qatar."
He thanked the OCA for organising the event well, all the NOCs for their trust in Doha and Oman for its efforts to host the General Assembly of OCA "during this tough time of pandemic".
The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) president Khalil al-Jaber and member of the team highlighted Qatar's readiness to host the event. "Asian Games will require top class complexes and we are ready to host all the 54 competitions that will be held in the sport complexes.”
Asma al-Thani, Director of Marketing & Communications of Qatar Olympic Committee, said hosting the Asian Games means a lot for women.“ Top sporting events impact and influence the society positively."
Olympic champion Motaz Issa Barshim promised he will do his best to win a medal in the 2030 Doha Asian Games.
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