Al Rayyan club was crowned champion of the cross-country relay championship for juniors after a strong contest with Al Sadd, while Al Jaish was crowned champion of the same championship in the pee-wees category, in competitions held at Aspire Park attended by board members and followed by many club officials. It is a newly introduced championship that helps activate local activity and provides an opportunity for teamwork within the clubs themselves through relay teams. Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, secretary-general, congratulated the winning clubs on what they achieved and thanked the other clubs for their active participation at the start of the season, noting that the clubs are the essential reserve for the national teams and that this partnership serves the progress of Qatar athletics
In the results, Al Rayyan finished first in the juniors category after its formidable stars covered the distance in a time of 42:01.80, while Al Sadd came second by a fraction of a second, recording 42:03.84, Al Gharafa came third recording 43:05.60, Al Jaish fourth recording 44:34.10, Al Ahli fifth recording 45:24.15, Al Wakrah sixth recording 46:33.70, Al Khor seventh recording 46:48.55, Qatar SC eighth recording 51:40.39, and Al Arabi ninth recording 52:58.27
In the pee-wees category, Al Jaish finished first recording 13:42.25, Al Sadd second recording 14:12.55, Al Khor third recording 14:31.50, Al Gharafa fourth recording 14:42.25, Al Rayyan fifth, Al Arabi sixth, Al Wakrah seventh, Al Ahli eighth, Qatar SC ninth, and Al Shamal tenth
Abdulhakim Al Omari, head of the technical committee and athletics federation board member, praised the great success achieved in the cross-country relay championship, which Qatar is considered the first to introduce among the other Gulf countries, with the aim being to contribute to full teamwork by the clubs for greater competition
Thabet Sorour, head of the athletics department at Al Rayyan club, expressed thanks to the stars and his technical staff for their excellence in the cross-country relay competitions, saying the great work and effort put in must contribute to achievement and progress in competitions, despite his appreciation for all the competitors
Sultan Al Dosari, head of the athletics department at Al Jaish club, praised the exciting competitions in the new championship and said the fact is clear that Al Jaish possesses talent constantly capable of presenting a positive image, especially given all the clubs’ interest in reaching the podium, and expressed his thanks to the technical staff for their great work
