Asian and Qatari Athletics Associations Dedicate Barshim's Win to Wise Leadership

Doha, October 05 (QNA) - The Asian and Qatari federations dedicated the win of Qatari Olympic and world champion Mutaz Barshim in the World Athletics Championships that are taking place in Doha to the wise leadership. President of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) Dahlan Al Hamad expressed his delight with Barshim's win, saying that the athlete's return from injury and overcoming all obstacles proved once again that he is the world's best at high jump. Al Hamad added that Barshim's achievements adds to the gloss of Qatar's organization of the competition, and delights Qatari citizens and residents alike. He also extended the congratulations to HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, who also chairs the competition's organizing committee, for the win. For his part, HE President of Qatar Athletics Association Dr Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari expressed his pride at Barshim's defense of the high jump title. He said that what the Qatari athlete did today was a great accomplishment, given he just returned from injury. Al Kuwari added that Barshim's dominance is a true testament to his talent and commitment. He stressed that the support of the country's wise leadership to sport was a main reason to the excellence shown in different sports competitions. Qatar Athletics Federation's Secretary-General Mohammed Issa Al Fadala expressed pride in the outstanding achievement of World and Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim, who won Friday the high jump goal, as part of the World Athletics Championships that are taking place in Doha. He stressed that the achievement did not come from a vacuum, but is the fruit of the support and guidance of the wise leadership and its sponsorship of sports and athletes in Qatar. Al Fadala said that this new achievement is a great honor not only for the Qatar Athletics Federation and Barshim but for all the people of Qatar, especially the youth, who are able to compete with at the highest level with creativity and excellence in various fields if equipped with the capabilities, qualifications, self-confidence, and determination for success. Director of Qatar's National Athletics Teams Khalifa Abdulmalik stressed that Barshim's achievement in the World Athletics Championships to maintain the title for the second consecutive version despite his return from injury shows his true character. Abdulmalik said that Barshim outdid himself and other champions despite the injury, pointing out that this achievement has a special taste because it was achieved in front of the home crowds. Khalid Al Marri, Deputy Director of National Athletics Teams and Director of Qatar Athletics Federation, praised the high fighting spirit of Qatari champion Mutaz Barshim and the confidence he had during today's competitions to succeed in reaching his goal and retain his title. He pointed out that Barshim managed to recover from injury in record time before the start of the World Athletics Championships, stressing that winning the gold represents a tremendous achievement for the Qatari sports. (QNA)