The opening of 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) puts a spotlight on the country’s keenness to promote sports and host major competitions even beyond the 2022 FIFA World Cup, International Walking Football Federation in Qatar and Asia Pacific president Farhan al-Sayed has said.
Speaking to 'Gulf Times', al-Sayed noted that the museum cements Qatar’s position as a sports hub and destination, showcasing the achievements of sporting legends, including Qatar's renowned rally driver and sport shooter Nasser al-Attiyah Mutaz, track and field and high-jump Olympic champion Essa Barshim, and Olympic gold winning weightlifter Fares Elbakh.
He said the museum provides an opportunity not only for World Cup fans, locales, and the young generation to learn and explore the sporting world, but also to encourage the International Olympic Committee “to think about Qatar as the future host of the Olympic games.”
“We have a lot to offer, from state-of-the-art stadiums (built to host the World Cup) to an array of sports facilities, as well as hotels (to welcome a huge number of visitors) and restaurants,” said al-Sayed, stressing that 3-2-1’s opening highlights Qatar's key role in hosting international competitions, including the upcoming World Cup in Doha.
The 3-2-1 QOSM, under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, offers interactive exhibits and an array of rare and notable collections that celebrate the achievements of sports, athletes, and the Olympics. The museum, which is the newest member of the Olympic Museums Network and one of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced museums dedicated to sports, aims to inspire and engage its visitors and encourage the public to participate in sports and physical activity. Designed by Spanish architect Joan Sibina, the museum is spread over approximately 19,000sq m and is built onto Khalifa International Stadium, part of Aspire Zone Foundation, making it one of the largest of its kind.
Qatar Museums encourages residents to visit 3-2-1. Culture Pass Plus and Family members can avail of exclusive members-only guided tours under its Mathafek programme.
Apart from 3-2-1 QOSM, al-Sayed noted that Qatar also has many museums that house collections underlining the country’s rich culture and heritage. These include the Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Msheireb Museums, and Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, among others, “Any World Cup host will automatically become a hotspot for sporting events in the future,” said al-Sayed, adding that Qatar’s tourism sector stands to benefit from hosting a major sporting event.
He said the country is ready to receive a huge number of tourists even after the tournament, “not to forget that it is part of the National Vision 2030”.
Al-Sayed expressed confidence that Qatar will be one of the most sought-after tourism destinations, attracting more foreign visitors from different parts of the world.
Speaking to 'Gulf Times', al-Sayed noted that the museum cements Qatar’s position as a sports hub and destination, showcasing the achievements of sporting legends, including Qatar's renowned rally driver and sport shooter Nasser al-Attiyah Mutaz, track and field and high-jump Olympic champion Essa Barshim, and Olympic gold winning weightlifter Fares Elbakh.
He said the museum provides an opportunity not only for World Cup fans, locales, and the young generation to learn and explore the sporting world, but also to encourage the International Olympic Committee “to think about Qatar as the future host of the Olympic games.”
“We have a lot to offer, from state-of-the-art stadiums (built to host the World Cup) to an array of sports facilities, as well as hotels (to welcome a huge number of visitors) and restaurants,” said al-Sayed, stressing that 3-2-1’s opening highlights Qatar's key role in hosting international competitions, including the upcoming World Cup in Doha.
The 3-2-1 QOSM, under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, offers interactive exhibits and an array of rare and notable collections that celebrate the achievements of sports, athletes, and the Olympics. The museum, which is the newest member of the Olympic Museums Network and one of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced museums dedicated to sports, aims to inspire and engage its visitors and encourage the public to participate in sports and physical activity. Designed by Spanish architect Joan Sibina, the museum is spread over approximately 19,000sq m and is built onto Khalifa International Stadium, part of Aspire Zone Foundation, making it one of the largest of its kind.
Qatar Museums encourages residents to visit 3-2-1. Culture Pass Plus and Family members can avail of exclusive members-only guided tours under its Mathafek programme.
Apart from 3-2-1 QOSM, al-Sayed noted that Qatar also has many museums that house collections underlining the country’s rich culture and heritage. These include the Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Msheireb Museums, and Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, among others, “Any World Cup host will automatically become a hotspot for sporting events in the future,” said al-Sayed, adding that Qatar’s tourism sector stands to benefit from hosting a major sporting event.
He said the country is ready to receive a huge number of tourists even after the tournament, “not to forget that it is part of the National Vision 2030”.
Al-Sayed expressed confidence that Qatar will be one of the most sought-after tourism destinations, attracting more foreign visitors from different parts of the world.
