Doha, May 04 (QNA) - HE Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi said he is looking forward to welcoming FIFA World Cup fans to Qatar, with only 200 days left for the start of the tournament.
"Its going to be incredible and a landmark moment in the history of Qatar and our region," said Al Thawadi. "For decades, hosting the World Cup was a distant dream but now it is reality and only 200 days away. All our hard work is coming to fruition and we stand ready to host an outstanding edition of the FIFA World Cup one that will leave an important legacy for our country, the Middle East and globally," he said.
For his part, Director General of the SC Eng. Yasir Al Jamal said tournament organizers were busy fine-tuning their plans ahead of the big kick-off.
"We have learned so much from recent tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup and FIFA Arab Cup, which were successfully held in Qatar last year," Al Jamal said before adding that "we will continue to collaborate closely with our national stakeholders to ensure our country hosts an unforgettable FIFA World Cup for both residents and the many visitors we are expecting. We are excited to welcome the world in November and December, and introduce everyone to our culture and hospitality." CEO of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC Nasser Al Khater said that "fans and players should expect a warm welcome when they arrive in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup. The compact nature of our tournament means everything will be close by whether its a stadium, training site or tourist attraction. While fans immerse themselves in the action, players will be able to focus on football as there is no requirement for travel between matches. Its going to be a World Cup to remember for everyone who makes it to Qatar as well as the billions glued to their TVs and smartphones." (QNA)