The President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed the solidarity of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organisers of the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
H.E Sheikh Joaan stressed during a meeting held via video conferencing technology with HE President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr. Thomas Bach, Presidents of national Olympic committees and Presidents of continental Olympic committees, the support of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
His Excellency said:
"H.H. the Amir, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and all members of the Qatari community affirm solidarity with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organisers of the Tokyo Games 2020, and we have no doubt about organizing an exceptional edition of the tournament next year."
His Excellency added:
"This unprecedented pandemic has rocked the whole world, but the International Olympic Movement under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Bach has shown great cohesion in the face of this crisis.
"Today we face common challenges and work together to ensure the protection of players, the masses and all members of the Olympic family ... the Tokyo 2020 Games are a source of hope for all of us, we look forward to a time when the world goes beyond this crisis and emerges from it more powerful."
Source: QNA
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