Qatar Athletics Federation Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing the Sport

Doha, September 24 (QNA) - President of the Qatar Athletics Federation Mohammed Issa Al Fadala affirmed that the federation will continue working to maintain the outstanding performance of Qatari athletics on all international stages.

In a special statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Fadala said that the Qatari team’s participation in the World Championships in Tokyo achieved significant successes. Chief among them was the bronze medal won by hurdler Abderrahman Samba in the 400-meter hurdles, as well as a fifth-place finish by the 4x400-meter relay team, composed of Ammar Ismail, Bassem Hemeida, Ismail Dawood, and Abderrahman Samba, in one of the strongest relay races in the world.

He added that the relay team achieved an unprecedented success by placing fifth among the world’s elite, a position never before reached by a Qatari team, while also setting a new national record in the event. He noted that this result demonstrates the potential for even better performances in the future.

Al Fadala expressed deep appreciation to Qatari sports officials for their continuous support of athletics, describing this backing as a strong incentive to move forward, develop further, and continue achieving milestones. He emphasized that Qatari athletics now boasts a world-class relay team capable of earning major results in the coming years.

He also highlighted the standout participation of young athlete Saif Mohammed in the pole vault competition. Despite competing in the World Championships for the first time, Saif reached the final and set a new Qatari record of 5.75 meters, breaking the previous national mark. Al-Fadala described him as one of the sport's most promising talents and predicted a bright future for him, given his young age and his achievement of the best Arab and Gulf record in pole vaulting.

The federation president stressed the need to continue working vigorously, nurturing talented athletes, and developing their abilities across all age categories to meet upcoming challenges and achieve even greater results. He praised the significant efforts of all those involved in Qatari athletics, both on the field and on the track.

 

Source: QNA