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Posted On: 26 October 2015 06:21 am
Updated On: 12 November 2020 01:54 pm

Incredible prizes up for grabs for spectators at the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships

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Qatar Airways offers free regional tickets to lucky audience members at Qatar Sports Club

As world records fall in the opening days of the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, fans watching the action at Qatar Sports Club have already started winning too thanks to incredible prizes from sponsors Qatar Airways and Ooredoo.

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The Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships have seen an amazing nine new world records in just the first two days of competition as 1,300 of the world’s best para-athletes vie for qualifying spots to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The World Championships started with a spectacular opening ceremony in Katara on 21st October and competition is set to continue until 31st October.

Qatar Airways, the world’s first 5-star airline, has offered free regional tickets to lucky fans at the Qatar Sports Club who take a selfie in the stadium or in the fun-filled zone. To take part in this incredible competition, spectators must use the hashtag #BeyondIncredible when they post their selfie. The tickets are for all destinations across the region, and the competition will be held every two days. The first lucky winner was selected on the 23rd October and other winners will be selected on the 25th, 27th, and 29th October.

Sponsors Ooreedoo have also started their in-stadium competition, with a daily chance for audiences to win an iPhone 6, iPad and Samsung S6 by catching a ball catapulted into the audience by a sling shot. Yesterday’s winners included long jump silver medalist Roland Hertog from the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. – Toyota has become the latest sponsor to support the Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships, joining Qatar Airways, Ooredoo and Al Kass, amongst others. As the official automotive partner, AAB Toyota has provided a generous cash contribution to the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and has provided 28 Toyota vehicles for the LOC for 15 days. Two Toyota cars will be on display in the Fan Zone next to Qatar Sports Club for the duration of the World Championships.

Speaking about Toyota’s sponsorship, an AAB representative said:

“Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB) sole agents for Toyota vehicles in Qatar are supporting the IPC in the capacity of "official partner". AAB, apart from their business excellence has always been in the forefront in sponsoring and supporting major events in the country be it Sports, Cultural, Educational or Philanthropic.”

The incredible action will continue from 9 am to 12 pm and from 4pm to 10 pm on 25th October and you can get your tickets online at https://doha2015.q-tickets.com, in Villaggio, Landmark and City Centre malls, as well as in ticket booths at the ground. Children below the age of four and pensioners aged 60+ go for free. All proceeds will be donated to charity.