Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Qatar Announces Postponement of All Football Tournaments


(MENAFN) The Qatar Football Association (QFA) on Sunday suspended all football tournaments, competitions, and matches "until further notice," as the Gulf region braces under the weight of rapidly escalating military hostilities.

In an official statement, the QFA said revised dates for the resumption of competitions would be communicated "through its official communication channels," without specifying a timeline for their return.

The association offered no explicit reason for the sweeping suspension, though the decision arrives amid a dramatic deterioration of regional security following a series of military strikes that have reverberated across multiple Gulf states.

The suspension follows US and Israeli forces launching a major offensive against Iran on Saturday, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other senior officials. Tehran responded swiftly, unleashing retaliatory drone and missile strikes that struck targets across a number of Gulf countries.

The QFA's decision reflects growing concern among regional authorities over public safety and operational stability as the conflict shows no signs of immediate de-escalation.

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