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The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) today announced Mazzraty as the Title Sponsor of the Doha Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League 2026 following a sponsorship signing ceremony held on Thursday at the Pullman Doha West Bay Hotel. The Mazzraty Doha Meeting, the seventh stop of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season, will take place on Friday, 19 June, at Qatar Sports Club. The meeting is expected to feature a stellar line-up of Olympic and world champions across a range of disciplines and follows the success of last year’s edition, which witnessed four world-leading performances, six national records and a meeting record-equalling result. The agreement marks a significant partnership between one of Qatar’s leading national companies and one of the world’s most prestigious athletics events. The sponsorship reflects Mazzraty’s commitment to supporting sport and healthy lifestyles while reinforcing the Doha Meeting’s position as a premier destination on the global athletics calendar.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mohammed Issa Al Fadala, President of the Qatar Athletics Federation, said: "We are delighted to announce Mazzraty as the Title Sponsor of the Doha Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League 2026, one of the world’s premier athletics events. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to excellence, innovation and the continued growth of sport in Qatar." "We are particularly proud to welcome Mazzraty to the Doha Meeting family. As a leading Qatari company with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and innovation, Mazzraty represents a national success story and an ideal partner for an event that showcases excellence on the global stage. Beyond its financial contribution, the company will provide beverages and electrolyte products to support athletes and participants throughout the competition."Mr. Abdulrahman Al Mana, Chief Executive Officer of Mazzraty, expressed his pride in the partnership, stating:" We are proud and honored to become the Title Sponsor of the Doha Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious athletics competitions. This partnership reflects Mazzraty’s commitment to supporting initiatives that showcase Qatar’s excellence and reinforce the country’s position as a global destination for major sporting events." "As a proudly Qatari company, Mazzraty is driven by a mission to provide high-quality, locally produced food and beverages while contributing to sustainability and the nation’s food security. We believe that excellence begins with proper nutrition and healthy living—values that are closely aligned with the spirit of athletics and the pursuit of peak performance.Beyond sponsorship, we see this partnership as an opportunity to promote healthier lifestyles, inspire future generations, and create a positive impact within our community. Through this collaboration, we are proud to support athletes and participants with products that reflect our commitment to quality, wellbeing, and performance." For his part, Mr. Essa Al Harami, Secretary General of the Qatar Athletics Federation and Tournament Director, welcomed the support provided by Mazzraty and the event’s commercial partners. "The continued growth and success of the Doha Meeting would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors. We are delighted to welcome Mazzraty as our Title Sponsor and to work alongside a distinguished group of organizations that share our vision for delivering a world-class sporting event." "These partnerships play a vital role in enhancing the experience for athletes, spectators and stakeholders alike. Their contribution allows us to continue raising the standards of the Doha Meeting and reinforces Qatar’s reputation as a global hub for major international sporting events." Among the headline events will be the men’s javelin competition, featuring former Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra of India, reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott, world leader Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka and a host of other international stars. Olympic 400m champion Marileidy Paulino will also begin her 2026 Diamond League campaign in Doha, while Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali returns to contest the men’s 3000m steeplechase and reigning world champion Cordell Tinch headlines the men’s 110m hurdles. Qatar’s own Mutaz Essa Barshim will once again be among the major attractions of the meeting as the former Olympic champion and multiple world champion competes before his home crowd in the men’s high jump. Barshim’s participation is expected to provide one of the most memorable moments of the evening, inspiring a new generation of athletes and further strengthening the event’s connection with local fans.The Doha Meeting forms part of the 15-event Wanda Diamond League series, which spans four continents and concludes with the season final in Brussels on 4-5 September.       

The 2026 Diamond League season will begin in Doha on May 8 and finish at the two-day series final in Brussels on September 4-5. The world’s greatest athletes will return to the global stage next year as they embark on another continent-crossing Wanda Diamond League campaign in 2026.Following another record-breaking year in 2025, many of the sport’s biggest names will be hoping to make history once again as athletics’ premier one-day series returns for its 17th season. As in previous years, athletes will compete for points at 14 meetings as they bid to qualify for the series final in Brussels and a shot at the iconic Diamond Trophy.The 2026 Road to the Final will begin in Asia, with Doha hosting the season opener on May 8 before back-to-back Chinese meetings in Shanghai and Xiamen. The African leg of the series will take place in Rabat on May 31, before the first European meeting of the season in Rome the following week.After stops in Stockholm, Oslo and Paris, the world’s biggest stars will head to Eugene on the US west coast for a meeting which has seen five world records in the past three seasons alone. The series then returns to Europe for meetings in Monaco and London, before the Road to the Final enters the home straight in August.Lausanne, Silesia and Zurich will be the last stops before the world’s biggest stars assemble in Brussels for the Wanda Diamond League Final on September 4-5. With meetings on four different continents, the Diamond League is one of the most truly global series in world sport.In 2025, it welcomed 400,000 spectators to some of the planet’s most iconic arenas and was broadcast on television in 170 different countries. It also reached an online fanbase of five million social media followers worldwide, notching up more than one billion impressions and more than 900mn video views across all platforms.In 2026, that global reach will only grow as the sport’s biggest names return to Diamond League action. Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis will be out to claim a sixth successive Diamond League title in 2026, as he looks to improve on his latest world record of 6.30m.US sprint star Noah Lyles became the most successful track athlete in Diamond League history with his sixth series title in 2025, and now has the chance to equal or even surpass the overall record of seven Diamond Trophies.For newly crowned world champions such as the USA’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Jamaica’s Oblique Seville, the 2026 Diamond League offers the chance to confirm their top-dog status in a season-long struggle for one of the sport’s biggest prizes. With no Olympic Games or World Championships, the Diamond Trophy will be one of the biggest global titles up for grabs in 2026.Schedule:May 8 – Doha; May 16 – Shanghai; May 23 – Xiamen; May 31 – Rabat; June 4 – Rome; June 7 – Stockholm; June 10 – Oslo; June 26 – Paris; July 4 – Eugene; July 10 – Monaco; July 18 – London; August 21 – Lausanne; August 23 – Silesia; August 27 – Zurich; September 4-5 – Final in Brussels