Qatar will host the UCI Road World Championships from October 9 to 16. About 1,000 racers from 75 countries, over 5,700 participants from national federations, delegations, technicians and journalists, around 30,000 fans and millions of spectators from all over the world are expected to attend the event organised by Union Cycliste Internationale Doha. Officials announced details at a press conference at the W Hotel in Doha yesterday. The pictures show Organising Committee Chairman Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Thani; Executive Director Ahmed Al Hemaidi; Volunteer Coordinator Jabor Al Ajji and other officials. Pic: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula