Mohammed Sulaiman, head of our national team’s delegation to the Asian Championships, expressed his happiness at the achievement, congratulating gold medallist Mohammed Al Garni and his coach Idriss Al Sousi on the wonderful start and the first medal. He said Al Garni had shown his high ability and talent, winning the race with little resistance from his rivals, underlining his sporting stature and high calibre. Sulaiman dedicated the achievement to the athletics federation family, led by president Al Hamad, and to all members of Qatari athletics, wishing continued success for Qatar’s team in the rest of the continental challenge.
Khalifa Abdulmalik, national teams director: a promising start
Khalifa Abdulmalik, director of the national teams, expressed his happiness at this continental achievement by fighter Mohammed Al Garni, crowned with the 1500m gold ahead of the rest of Asia’s runners. He praised the excellent level and high spirit Al Garni showed during the race with determination and resolve, affirming that he is truly an outstanding champion and a fine talent, even though he won the race with minimal effort to preserve his physical strength for the 5000m final. He wished him success in achieving the double to continue his Asian dominance in both races, saying these victories were undoubtedly a strong boost and motivation for the champions in the rest of the continental championships.
Yousef Ahmed: our champions have honoured us
Yousef Ahmed, the federation’s financial director, congratulated the Qatari athletics family and all Qataris on this outstanding continental achievement by runner Mohammed Al Garni in the 1500m, affirming that these successive gains and achievements for Qatari athletics reflect a sound approach, and that Qatar’s athletics ship is moving in the right direction under Al Hamad, who spares no effort in advancing the sport nationally, continentally and internationally. He wished him success in all his responsibilities, and hoped the champions would continue their run of achievements and add new medals.
