Major General Dahlan Al Hamad, president of the Qatari and Asian athletics federations and vice-president of the IAAF, began his speech opening the meetings of the Asian Athletics Association’s board of directors at the Qatar Olympic Committee, led by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the Committee’s president, together with Dr Thani Al Kuwari, the Secretary General, and Lord Sebastian Coe, president of the IAAF, by thanking them. Major General Al Hamad also welcomed the members of the Asian Athletics Association’s board and its working committees, and said he is always proud when the continent’s federations gather in Doha for the good of Asian athletics. He added: “We are always proud that the family of Asian athletics gathers in Doha for the second time, following the great success of the previous edition in 2008,” wishing the continent success in developing the sport and welcoming his fellow board members to their 84th meeting, hoping they enjoy a pleasant stay in Doha, the city of goodness and capital of sport, and looking forward to further development for athletics.
