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QOC extends suspension of sport activities until end of May

Published: 16 May 2020 - 09:00 am | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 02:47 pm

QNA

Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced the extension of suspending all local sports activities until the end of May.

The Olympic Committee pointed out that the decision comes in line with the preventive measures taken by the State of Qatar to limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), and in the interest of the safety of all athletes and participants. QOC had earlier announced the suspension of all local sports activities until May 14. 

The Qatar Football Association also announced that it has decided to stop all competitions until May 31 to support the measures taken by the state to limit the spread of COVID-19 in order to ensure the safety of everyone.