Officials of Qatar Shooting & Archery Association and Vodafone Qatar during a press conference held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters.
The Qatar Shooting & Archery Association (QSAA) yesterday announced the details of the 2022 Nishan Vodafone Ramadan Tournament and accompanying festival of games under the patronage of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.
The events are already underway and will continue until April 19 at the Lusail Shooting Range.
A press conference was held in this regard at the QOC Headquarters, attended by the tournament Director and QSAA Assistant Secretary General Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Tamimi, Head of technical committee Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Thani and Head of Media Relations and CSR of Vodafone Qatar (Tournament Official Partner) Ali Atiq Alabdulla, alongside the representatives of local media.
Al Tamimi said the tournament aims to discover the most talented elements in the game , develop their skills and helping clubs and national teams to achieve quantum leap in the game and to promote this sport among citizens and residents whose rate of participation in the game rises sharply year after another.
“This tournament will bring two categories together ( Amateurs and professionals) from both genders to compete in the Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol and Archery. We confirm that whole registration process is well underway, we promise you with a new look tournament packed with surprises and quietly different from previous three editions. We truly happy to attract all the members of society to this Ramadan Heritage Gathering,” added Al Tamimi.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Thani briefed the gathering on the details of training sessions, official competitions, regulations, participating teams and prize money which will exceed QR300,000.
In the same context, Alabdulla said that Vodafone is committed to support sport activities , with its belief that sport have a crucial role in developing the society and enhancing cooperation and spirit of competitions.
Al Tamimi thanked and appreciated the tangible efforts of contributors, supporters and sponsors that made this festival meaningful and successful, the Qatar Olympic Committee, Vodafone Qatar, Mazzraty (NGA) Farm, Blue Salon, Attraction For Events, Qatar Voluntary Center and Al Rami Sport Club.
