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A salute to the ‘champions’

Published: 17 Jun 2020 - 08:32 am | Last Updated: 27 Jun 2025 - 03:26 pm

Qatar is celebrating the completion of the Education City Stadium, one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Amir H H SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thani led the country in the celebrations by giving a meaningful speech.

A major portion of the speech was dedicated to – in H H the Amir’s own words – the real champions of the times, the medical staff and all others who are on the frontline against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qatar feted the completion of the stadium with an online celebration broadcast by beIN Sports, ensuring all the precautionary measures adopted by the country to ward off the spread of the coronavirus. H H the Amir’s speech conveyed a message of hope and revival of the world which is reeling under the unprecedented purge of COVID-19, the most formidable and invisible enemy the world has ever confronted.

H H the Amir said: “As the world begins to open up, it is through your courage, dedication and sincerity that we truly believe in better days to come, the days when we will enjoy together watching the stars of the game in our stadiums”. H H the Amir concluded by saying: Qatar is looking forward, and more excited and enthusiastic than ever, to welcome guests from all over the world for an exceptional Word Cup.

Saluting the dedication of the healthcare workers during celebrations marking the completion of a landmark in Qatar, conveys the message of gratitude and approval of the authorities of the exemplary spirit of the frontline fighters in saving thousands of lives. This is really a moment which extends a soothing embrace to not only all those who are in the fight against coronavirus, but also for everybody who, to a certain extent are worried about their own future, often fearing about what will be the situation like in a post-COVID-19 world.

Under the wise leadership of H H the Amir, Qatar, has been very particular in saluting the dedication of the people in all sectors, whether it is common workers or high ranking officials. A few words can do wonders by lifting the spirit of those who, with their tireless efforts, work on the frontline to control the pandemic and these words will be paid off more than the monetary remuneration they get for their job. H H the Amir’s speech is a testament of the how much Qatar is concerned about the wellbeing of these real warriors of the time and how thankful the whole nation is for their time and efforts.