Qatar Olympic Committee

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Overview:

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is the National Olympic Committee of Qatar and is the overall supervising body for the Olympic movement in Qatar. It is one of 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) currently recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The QOC was founded on 14th March 1979. It was officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee in 1980, the Olympic Council of Asia in 1981 and the Arab Sports Games Federation in 1982. 
The QOC’s responsibilities are to encourage sports participation at every level, bring world-class sports events to Qatar, ensure sporting success and promote Olympism. 
The QOC strives to use innovation to advance sports development and many of its programs, initiatives and events are the first of their kind in the Middle East. These include National Sport Day, the Qatar Olympic Academy, the Qatar Women’s Sports Committee, the Schools Olympic Program, and the Qatar Athlete Development Pathway.
The QOC works closely with its 27 National Federations to provide support to athletes, coaches and officials at every level of the sporting pathway, as well as in the bidding for and organisation of world-class sports events. It aims to use its hosting of world-class sports events to inspire and engage young people through sport, raise awareness about the importance of sport in everyday life, increase tourism, business and employment opportunities, and forge global friendships. 

Vision:

To Become a Leading Nation in Bringing The World Together Through Sustainable Sport Development

Mission:

To spread sports and physical activities in the country. To sponsor and improve Olympic Movementt in accordance with principles of Olympic Charter. To support and improve sports performance within the context of the Olympic spirit.

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