Doha: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee concluded on Saturday Advanced Short Track Speed Skating Training Course, organized in cooperation with the International Skating Union (ISU) at the Ice Rink of Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Al Sadd.

Held from 3 to 9 August, the program came as part of strengthening the partnership between the Committee and the ISU, with the aim of developing Qatari talent among athletes, coaches, and technical staff.

The course featured both advanced on-ice practical sessions and theoretical lectures, all conducted under the supervision of international experts in a highly professional setting.

The initiative seeks to establish a specialized national technical base in short track speed skating, preparing Qatari talents to compete in regional and international championships and reinforcing Qatar's presence in global winter sports.

Participants showed high levels of technical skill and remarkable progress, reflecting the rapid development and continued support for winter sports in the country.

On the occasion, Ahmed Ali Al-Jaber, Board Member of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, said:“Organizing this course embodies our active partnership with the International Skating Union and underscores the world-class facilities provided by Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, which has become a key hub for winter sports in Qatar and a magnet for expertise from home and abroad.”

The course concluded with an official ceremony attended by international coach and ISU representative Ms. Nicole Garrido, Qatar national team coach Attila Tarcali, and Ahmed Ali Al-Jaber. Certificates were awarded to the participants in a vibrant and positive atmosphere, reflecting the program's success and the strong team spirit.

This course is one of several pioneering initiatives aimed at advancing ice skating in Qatar and creating new opportunities for Qatari youth.

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