DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) is cheering on Team Qatar athletes as the official airline partner of the largest Qatari Olympic team.
The men and women are competing in beach volleyball, equestrian, boxing, swimming, athletics, weightlifting, shooting, judo, handball and table tennis.
QA is also sponsoring Bayt Qatar, a hospitality house designed to provide a Qatari cultural element to the events.
Bayt Qatar’s venue is designed to “bring the soul of Qatar to the heart of Rio”, according to the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC).
Located in Casa Daros, a former museum, the venue provides a special Garangao night for children, featuring an outdoor souq and special exhibitions and film screenings. QA will host a photo corner and booth where guests can experience the airline’s hospitality.
A social media campaign promoting QOC’s presence is running using the hashtag #YallaQatar, and led by QOC President
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.
QOC is running the social media campaign so that Qatar residents can post their encouragement to the athletes and share their thoughts about the competition.
Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, QA, said: “We are so proud to be supporting the Qatar national team and to be present in Rio. “As the national airline of Qatar, we are committed to growth and development and supporting the communities in which we serve through initiatives, including sport, culture, education. The entire airline group will be cheering for Team Qatar and wishes them well every step of the way.”
On QOC’s partnership with QA, Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Secretary-General, QOC, said: “It is a very exciting time for Olympic sport in Qatar and we are thrilled to have such a supportive partner join us ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
“Our Team Qatar athletes have been working incredibly hard to ensure they are in the best shape of their lives and this support will give them a timely boost in the final stages of their training. We hope that the whole nation will join QA in getting behind our athletes and celebrate their incredible achievements in the true spirit of Olympism.”
Qatar Airways Cargo (QAC) has also supported the Qatar Team, transporting over 12 tonnes of equipment and other specialised items.
A Facebook contest is offering one winner the chance to win a trip of a lifetime to travel to Rio to watch Team Qatar in action.
Fans are encouraged to like and comment on Team Qatar video on QOC’s Facebook page and insert the hashtag ?#?YallaQatar for the chance to win a round-trip pair of Business Class tickets from Doha to Brazil flying with QA as well as hotel accommodation for five nights in a five-star hotel, two Samsung mobile phones with an international data package, tickets to the Rio Olympic Games to cheer on Team Qatar and unlimited access to Bayt Qatar.
The winner of the contest will be selected at random today.The Peninsula
