IAAF Communications Manager: Doha 2010 was the best ever

Mr. Yannis Nikolaou, the IAAF Communications Manager, affirmed that the Doha 2010 edition of the IAAF Word Indoor Championships, held from (March 12-14) was the best ever. In a letter addressed to the Media & Broadcast Manager within the Local Organizing Committee, Mr. Abdulla Youssef Al Mulla, he underlined that the level of Media services provided during the event was on a par with that of the IOC Olympic Games and the IAAF World Outdoor Championships. Here is the text of the IAAF offici

Curtains come down on IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics

DOHA, March 14, 2010 - Curtains fall after an eventful closing ceremony Sunday at the 13th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics held here at the Aspire dome. The ceremony was held at the Al Sharq hotel in attendance of Lamine Diack, IAAF Chief, HE Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, QOC Secretary General, top IAAF and LOC officials, participating athletes delegates and other guests. During the ceremony, the WIC flag was handed over by Lamine Diack to the next host nation represe

Dahlan optimists of Qatar organising major events

DOHA, March 14, 2010 – After the success of the 13th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics, Brigadier Dahlan Jumaan Al Hamad, IAAF Vice-President and Sr. Vice-President of Asian Athletics Association sounds optimistic about Qatar hosting major international events in the State. “Qatar has one of the world’s best sport infrastructures and the experience of hosting major events in the state,” said Al Hamad on the eve of the closing ceremony of the event. Al Hamad added, “The

IAAF Chief visits Fan Zone

DOHA, March 14, 2010 - IAAF Chief, Mr. Lamine Diack visited Fan Zone of the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships at the Aspire Sunday. Diack was happy with the overall success of the prestigious event and conveyed his thanks and appreciations to the Organising Committee for their achievement. IAAF Chief also praised the attendance of spectators who came to witness and cheer their favourite athletes during the three-day championship which concluded Sunday.

Al Zaini pleased with the proceedings and overall success

DOHA, March 14, 2010 – Mr. Abdullah Al Zaini, President of Qatar Association of Athletics Federation was pleased with the overall proceedings and success of  the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championship here in Doha. Addressing the local media Al Zaini stressed that during these days of the event, top Qatari officials received cables of congratulation from sport individuals and organisations around the world that applauded country’s success in hosting this major sport event. “Q

Al Dosari praises spectators attendance and media at WIC

DOHA, March 14, 2010 – Mr. Abdulrahman Mosallam Al Dosari, the head of WIC Marketing Committee praised the overwhelming support and response from spectators who witnessed world’s best athletes here at the Aspire. The attendance of fans exceeded all expectations by the Organising Committee at the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships during the opening ceremony and the following day of finals. “The tickets were sold out two days prior to the opening ceremony; unfortunately hu

WIC Organising Committee hosts Gala Dinner

DOHA, March 13, 2010 – The Organising Committee of the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletic Championships hosted a Gala dinner Saturday for the top officials of IAAF, QOC and the participating athletes and delegates at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Federation. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Mr. Lamine Diack, IAAF President, HE Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, QOC Secretary General and Chairman of the Organising Committee. HE Sheikh Saoud praised the efforts of the w

World Athlete of the Year Sanya Richards lauds Schools Olympic Program

DOHA, March 13, 2010 – 2009 World 400m champion and World Athlete of the Year Sanya Richards of the United States, who is currently in Doha as a spectator, was available to fans and media at the IAAF Diamond League hospitality located in the Fans’ Zone Area at the Aspire Dome Saturday. Richards praised the organising committee for their efforts in organising the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championship at one of the world’s best sports venue, Aspire. Successful SOP participation

Doha 2010 – Introducing Video Distance Measurement

DOHA, March 13, 2010 - For the first time in a major international competition, Video Distance Measurement (VDM) will be used as the official measurement system for Long Jump and Triple Jump. Developed by SEIKO, VDM uses state of the art software and video camera hardware to capture images taken from cameras aimed at the sandpit, which are then displayed on a computer screen. Similar to photofinish, a cursor line can be placed with pin point accuracy on the leading edge of the impression i

BOC Secretary General applauds Qatar’s organisation abilities

DOHA, March 13, 2010 – HE Sheikh Ahmad Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Secretary General of Bahrain Olympic Committee applauded the tremendous efforts set by the Organising Committee of the 13th IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships which opened Friday at the Aspire. Attending the inauguration ceremony Sheikh Ahmad said, “Qatar has set high-standards in organising major events in the Gulf region and have dealt professionally with the growing success of hosting international events. “Qatar�