The Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) has been honoured with the prestigious ICC Initiative of the Year Award for 2023, it was announced on Wednesday.This recognition celebrates the association’s outstanding efforts and dedication to promoting and developing cricket in the region.QCA’s commitment to nurturing talent at all levels, from grassroots to elite, has been exemplary. Their innovative programmes and initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth of cricket in Qatar and have garnered widespread appreciation within the cricketing community.Under the leadership of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saoud al-Thani, President of QCA, cricket in Qatar through strategic partnerships, community engagement and collaborations, has demonstrated excellence in driving the sport forward.This award is a testament to the hard work, passion, and vision for the game.William Glenwright, the ICC General Manager – Development, congratulated the regional winners and called the awards a longstanding initiative to reward outstanding efforts to grow and strengthen the game among the ICC Associate members."We are delighted to announce the regional winners in the ICC Development Awards 2023. I want to thank all of our Members for the work that they commit to growing the game like it has never grown before and congratulate all of the successful member federations on their remarkable achievements in 2023," Glenwright said."The ICC Development Awards is a long-running initiative that recognises and rewards the outstanding efforts to grow and strengthen the game in the 94 ICC Associate Member nations. 2023 was an extraordinary year for emerging nations and their relentless passion for the sport is evident in the nominations we have received."The ICC Initiative of the Year Award for 2023 is a well-deserved recognition of QCA’s significant contributions to the sport and their relentless efforts to make cricket more accessible and popular in the region.
April 24, 2024 | 11:52 PM