Qatar launches ‘Aim Beyond’ project to empower youth

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially launched...

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially launched “Aim Beyond” project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport.

The announcement of the project came pursuant to the agreement signed by the QOC Secretary General H E Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain and the QFFD Director General Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, held from December 6 to 8, 2025 under the theme ‘Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity’. The signing ceremony was attended by the World Athletics CEO, Jon Ridgeon.

As part of the project, 11 state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, and inclusive running tracks will be constructed across 11 countries around the world including, Palestine, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Cook Islands, Panama, Anguilla, Dominica, Burundi, Tanzania, and Ukraine.

The project  reflects Qatar’s deep belief in the power of sport to promote sustainable development, peace, and social cohesion. It also underscores the country’s determination to transform sporting legacy into a tangible tool for positive change in the lives of youth and communities.

The tracks to be built are distinguished by their inclusivity, accommodating the needs of athletes with disabilities, and by their sustainability, using eco-friendly materials.