(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: President of Qatar Air Sports Committee H E Major General Hamad bin Abdullah Al Fetais Al Marri said that more than 40 countries are expected to participate in the 44th World Parachuting Championship, with 21 countries already confirmed to participate.
He added that Qatar’s preparations to host the Championship, scheduled for November 2021, began a year ago.
In a press briefing yesterday, Maj Gen Al Marri added that hosting the Championship is the fruit of the unlimited support and comprehensive care given to sports by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
The President of Qatar Air Sports Committee explained that the 44th World Parachuting Championship (CISM) preparation started early, which confirms Qatar’s ability to host major tournaments. He noted that the tournament would allow all participating military delegations to learn about the World Cup 2022 projects.
Maj Gen Al Marri also thanked Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah for his support to the Qatar Air Sports Committee and the Qatari parachuting team in realising these achievements.
He emphasised Qatar’s hosting of the first Qatar International Parachuting Championship last February with the participation of eight countries in the Sealine area was a preparation for the World Championship, especially in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Maj Gen Al Marri expressed his pride in the achievements of the Qatar Air Sports Committee and the Qatari team in their foreign participation, in addition to setting records that were recorded in the Guinness Book. He said the World Championship would also witness many records broken.
He noted that the upcoming competition would be organized by Qatari cadres who have the experience necessary to ensure the success of any international competition. The Qatari team is ranked second in the world and is the top Arab and Asian team.
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