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The Qatar Press Center organized a session within the Press Council entitled “Stars of the Asian Cup of Journalism,” in which it hosted an elite group of media professionals and sports journalists covering the Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The session was attended by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Director of Local and Regional Media at the Organizing Committee of the Asian Cup Qatar. 2023, and a group of fellow journalists and correspondents coming to the country to cover the tournament’s events.
Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Thani extended his sincere congratulations to the Arab teams on their impressive qualification to the round of 16, while highlighting the qualification of the Palestinian team, which reflects pride in the spirit of solidarity and excellence in the sporting field, wishing these teams more success and progress in the subsequent stages, and said that the championship The Asian Football Cup represents a unique opportunity that brings together and unites Arabs, as these competitions embody historical moments that bring our peoples together in the spirit of cooperation and brotherhood.
In this context, Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Thani recalled prominent Gulf figures who made special additions to sports, such as Prince Faisal bin Fahd Al Saud and Sheikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa, may God have mercy on them.
He pointed out that in this new generation, personalities are emerging who complement the path of the previous generation, such as His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth, and Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Confederation, which highlights the strong communication and constructive interaction between successive generations in building the future. Sports for the region.
He noted that there are more than 55 countries that participated in the various stages of the Asian Cup, and that more than 2,000 media professionals looked forward to participating in registering for this tournament, and this only represents part of the increasing numbers. There are also more than 500 visitors daily to the media center, which reflects the amount of interest and continued interaction with this major event.
In turn, Saad bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Press Center, stressed the role of the center, which has become a point of communication between the Qatari press and the Arab and foreign press, praising Qatar’s hosting of the Asian Cup for the third time, in addition to its welcoming of sports media professionals participating in covering the tournament. Al-Rumaihi thanked both Indonesia and Kuwait for their major role in preventing the Israeli occupation team from participating in the tournament, pointing to the participation of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and other countries in the tournament, and the teams’ endeavor to prove themselves and impose their presence on the sports arena despite the difficult security and economic conditions they are experiencing. .
In continuous motivation for the new generation, Al Rumaihi expressed his sincere thanks to the young people who have made wonderful efforts in the sports field, expressing his pride in their high competence, and affirming his complete confidence in their abilities to achieve more achievements, make valuable contributions in the field of sports, and continue their media journey.
The organization of this session comes during the matches of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which are taking place in five different regions within the country, which is an extension of the success achieved by the State of Qatar in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This session came to get to know colleagues and build bridges of cooperation. With them.
On the other hand, the attendees discussed the role of national competencies in documenting Qatari events and achievements, especially in the media, and praised the role played by journalists and the public from sister countries and their efforts in enhancing the successes expected from this tournament.
The speakers also highlighted the support that includes the media facilities provided by the relevant authorities in the State of Qatar to journalists and media professionals participating in covering this tournament and to the media teams that accompany the teams participating in it.
In addition, the session drew attention to the major role that social media plays in spreading sports journalism and delivering it to the largest possible segment of audiences, as it has often become a source for researchers and those interested in sports affairs.
The attendees considered that the efficiency in organization of the tournament organizing committee, and the warm hospitality and reception enjoyed by everyone who visits Qatar to attend its matches, contribute mainly to achieving the desired goals of this tournament.
The participants were keen to express their aspirations for the future and confirm their efforts to achieve more achievements during Qatar’s hosting of the upcoming Arab Cup, which will make it a distinguished and successful tournament. The media figures and journalists participating in the session stressed the brilliance of the State of Qatar in organizing sporting events, which reflects its true commitment to sport and its important role in building societies and enhancing communication between cultures, peoples, generations and countries.
