Preparations are continuing within the Athletics Federation for the launch of the most prestigious tournament, the Amir Cup, for the men’s and junior categories, to be held from 28 to 30 April at Khalifa International Stadium’s track and field. The technical meeting for the championship will be held next Sunday at the Athletics Federation headquarters, under the supervision of the federation’s technical expert Dr Jabbar Al Kaabi, and the federation’s technical secretary and athletes’ affairs officer, Mohammed Wiri, with all coaches and representatives of the ten participating clubs in attendance — Al Sadd, Al Rayyan, Al Khor, Al Wakrah, Al Ahli, Al Arabi, Al Jaish, Qatar SC, Al Gharafa and Al Shamal — where all technical and organisational matters related to the championship will be discussed and attendees briefed on the competition rules and regulations, in addition to confirming and finalising the athletes’ entries and setting the starting heights for the high jump and pole vault, along with other technical details of the season’s most prestigious tournament.
Competition for the title of this season’s most prestigious cup will have a special flavour, given the high readiness of all clubs to challenge Al Sadd, who currently lead the overall excellence shield standings. It is worth noting that the championship’s competitions will begin early on Sunday 28 April, with the hammer throw and race walk events held at Qatar University’s track and field
