Al Bayt Stadium opens its doors
The Hindu
It will host the opening game of the Qatar WC next year
With less than a year to go for the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday threw open the doors of the Al Bayt Stadium on the occasion of the Arab Cup opener between the host nation and Bahrain.
The stadium, which will host the opening game of Qatar 2022, pays homage to Middle Eastern hospitality, and has been modelled on the bayt al sha’ar — traditional nomadic tents in the Gulf region. The venue’s lightweight canopies aid its artificial cooling technology to ward off the desert heat.
While His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, declared the tournament open, FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched the light and sound show during a grand opening ceremony. “Let’s celebrate football and unite the world together,” said Infantino.
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