Mohammed Jassim crowns the champions, Mohammed Sulaiman the runners-up, and Al Nobi third place
Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, Secretary General of the Qatar Athletics Federation, crowned Al Sadd champions of His Highness the Amir’s Cup, the most prestigious championship and the closing event of the domestic season for athletics in Qatar, held on the track and field of Khalifa International Stadium from 28-30 April. The nine Qatari clubs took part – Al Rayyan, Al Sadd, Qatar SC, Al Arabi, Al Wakrah, Al Gharafa, Al Khor, Al Jaish and Al Ahli – represented by an elite group of Qatar’s leading athletics runners, champions and club professionals, who competed hard and with honour for the top places and to represent their clubs well in the most prestigious championship and the season’s closing event. The final day saw an exciting contest that was ultimately settled in Al Sadd’s favour, particularly after their success in the discus event, and Al Sadd’s champions topped the standings, taking first place with 173 points. The formidable Al Rayyan finished runner-up with 153.5 points, Qatar SC came third with 123 points, Al Gharafa fourth with 78 points, Al Khor fifth with 62.5 points, Al Ahli sixth with 45 points, Al Arabi seventh with 38 points, Al Jaish eighth with 29 points, and finally Al Wakrah ninth with the same tally of 29 points.
The closing ceremony was attended by Secretary General Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, Assistant Secretary General Mohammed Sulaiman, board member Abdulrahman Al Nobi, and Yaqoub Abdullah, head of the facilities committee and the throwing events officer, all of whom took part in the ceremony crowning the winners of the top places. Technical oversight of the championship was handled by Yaqoub Abdullah and board member Mai Al Mohammadi, with a large crowd of athletics fans in attendance. Amid great joy, and after the competition concluded, amid scenes of celebration from Al Sadd, the club’s officials received the coveted trophy from Secretary Mohammed Jassim Al Kuwari, while Al Rayyan received the runner-up cup from Assistant Secretary Mohammed Sulaiman, and Qatar SC received the third-place cup from athletics federation board member Abdulrahman Al Nobi.
