Sheikh Joaan praises historic achievement

Doha: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani dedicated the historic achievement of weightlifter Fares Ibrahim, claiming Qatar’s first Olympic gold medal, to the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the Qatari people.

On this occasion, Sheikh Joaan said: “This unprecedented accomplishment is a result of the joint efforts made by team Qatar’s golden weightlifter Fares Ibrahim, his coaching staff and the Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation.” The QOC President also lauded the huge efforts made by everyone to make this achievement possible and to raise Qatar’s flag at this mega sporting event.