SC Holds Roundtable Discussion on Ongoing Preparations for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, November 18 (QNA) - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the organization responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, held today a roundtable to discuss the role of the SC's ambassadors in highlighting Qatar's ongoing preparations towards hosting an ideal edition of the most prestigious international football event. beIN Sport analyst Wael Gomaa and the Al Kass channel analyst Younis Mahmoud, who are the SC's ambassadors, participated in the roundtable, which took place about two years before the start of the World Cup, in the presence of local media. SC's ambassador Wael Gomaa said that the ambassadors of the SC will have a double role during the coming period as the date of the first tournament to be hosed in the Middle East region draws near in order to promote the preparations made by the State of Qatar to organize an ideal version that the whole world can enjoy, based on good preparations since the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cup editions, as the SC has been keen to keep abreast of everything new and to identify all the problems and obstacles in the organizational processes. The beIN Sport analyst added that the ambassador should have a mission and be a source of confidence and credibility, which is what all SC's ambassadors enjoy, stressing that he is exerting all his efforts to do his role to the fullest in conveying the true image of the World Cup Qatar and highlighting the ongoing preparations to organize the tournament. The SC's ambassador stated that the preparations for the World Cup Qatar are in full swing and in a wonderful way, especially in light of the preparation of Khalifa International Stadium, one of the oldest Qatari stadiums, and the completion of the construction of the Education City and Al Janoub stadiums, as well as the near completion of the Al Bayt, Al Rayyan and Al Thumama stadiums, while Lusail and Ras Abu Aboud stadiums will be completed next year. He expected that the World Cup Qatar will be an unforgettable event in light of the large preparations that the State of Qatar is doing in terms of stadiums, facilities and infrastructure to host an ideal version of the biggest football event in the world, describing these preparations as a model, through which Qatar seeks to present an amazing version in the history of the world championships, as well as organize an impressive tournament for the entire world while leaving a legacy for future generations. The SC's ambassador wished that a record number of Arab teams would qualify to the World Cup in Qatar, while recalling that four Arab teams reached the World Cup in Russia in 2018. SC's ambassador Younis Mahmoud affirmed that the SC's ambassadors around the world will have a major role in the coming period by promoting the true image of the World Cup Qatar 2022 and the efforts made by the State of Qatar in hosting an ideal version of the world tournament. Younis Mahmoud said, during the roundtable, that all the SC's ambassadors made great efforts during the last period through direct communication to promote World Cup projects. The SC's ambassador added that the State of Qatar is 100 percent ready to host the World Cup, especially that Qatar is among the first countries that allowed sport activities to resume during this pandemic, in addition to the fact that the Qatari League is one of the few leagues in the world that are currently held with a public presence. He highlighted Qatar's experience in hosting the most prominent sporting events, which enabled it to host the AFC Champions League matches, as it hosted the West Asian Zone in September and October and will host East Zone starting from tomorrow (Wednesday). The SC's ambassador added that Qatar has become sport capital of the world due to its enormous potential and capabilities in sport facilities and infrastructure, and as it hosted in recent years the most prominent events and sports tournaments at all levels and in various games. He stressed that the whole world is waiting for an ideal version of the World Cup Qatar 2022, especially in light of the continuous Qatari preparations, distinctive infrastructure, sports facilities and advanced technologies that were praised by the FIFA and all the sports missions that used them. Concluding, the SC's ambassador described the organization of the World Cup in Qatar as an exceptional event for the Arab region, wishing a record participation by the Arab teams in the upcoming World Cup, especially in light of the presence of the Qatar national team in it and a number of Arab teams that can qualify from both African or Asian continents. (END)