DOHA: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the final round of the Middle East Rally Championship in Lebanon, the Qatar Olympic Committee announced on social media today, 4 September.
The Qatari world champion is awarded the title for the 18th time in his career, after achieving first place in the Lebanon Rally, the last stage of the Middle East Championship for this year.
بطلنا العالمي ناصر العطية ????????♂️ يتوج ببطولة الشرق الأوسط للراليات 2022 للمرة الـ 18 في مسيرته وذلك بعد تحقيقة المركز الأول في رالي لبنان آخر مراحل بطولة الشرق الأوسط لهذا العام .#كلنا_الأدعم ???????????? pic.twitter.com/LFUW9bG23q
— Team Qatar ???????? (@qatar_olympic) September 4, 2022
In a statement yesterday, Attiyah said that the competition isn’t easy given competition from top drivers, as well as the rugged tracks, and hoping "to make good of the comfortable lead difference and continue on the same approach to finish the rally on the podium."
Al Attiyah said that he is extremely happy for the victory, adding that he is keen to represent Qatar and the Arabs in all international competitions. He also called on all fans across the globe to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, according to Qatar News Agency.
