Paris 2024: Our ambitions are great and we are ready, says Qatar’s Chef De Mission

Doha: The Qatari sports delegation participating in the Paris Olympics aims to achieve commendable results, with preparations proceeding well in antic...

Doha: The Qatari sports delegation participating in the Paris Olympics aims to achieve commendable results, with preparations proceeding well in anticipation of the Games, Chef De Mission Mohammed Saeed Al Misnad has said.

In an interview with the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Misnad explained that the final preparations are divided into two main aspects. Firstly, the administrative aspects managed by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) through the delegation's logistics team, which arranges all matters related to arrival in Paris, entry into the Olympic Village, and the provision of essential services for athletes, support staff, and administration.

Secondly, the technical aspects that pertain to the preparations of participating athletes, ensuring they are well-prepared through various preparatory tournaments, such as high jump champion Mutaz Barshim's recent participation in Vienna.

He emphasized the importance of allowing all Qatari athletes to undergo final preparations in Europe to acclimatise to the environment, explaining that this will significantly impact the athletes by facilitating proper sleep, training routines, and climate adaptation. He highlighted the crucial role of such factors in athletes' performance and mental presence during official competitions.

Al Misnad expressed confidence in the ability of Qatar's champions to achieve more medals in the Olympic Games, noting the historic achievement in the previous edition held in Tokyo, where Qatar won three medals (two gold and one bronze). He affirmed that expectations and ambitions have risen, wishing success and luck to all athletes to replicate this honorable achievement.