QOC Expresses Its Solidarity With IOC And Organizers Of Tokyo 2020 Games

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President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al -Thani expressed today the solidarity of the Qatar Olympic Committee with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organizers of the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

HE 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 HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani, to the decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

His Excellency said: ” HH the Amir , the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and all members of the Qatari community affirm solidarity with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organizers 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.” HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al -Thani said : “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”.

News courtesy: (QNA)