Doha: Qatar Olympic Academy has launched the 16th edition of its Advanced Sports Management Diploma Program, delivered in partnership with and accredited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Olympic Solidarity, and the International Olympic Academy.

According to Qatar News Agency, the program has attracted more than 50 participants from sporting, administrative, and academic backgrounds, representing Qatar and several countries across the Gulf and Arab region. The cohort includes a group of Qatari, Gulf, and Arab athletes.

The program's first module was held over four days under the theme "Organizational Structures of Sports and Olympic Institutions." This diploma consists of seven modules running from April 20 through December, with participants attending in person at the academy's headquarters for four days each month.

The second module is scheduled for May 18 to 21 and will focus on strategic planning. It will cover key areas, including preparation of the strategic process, analysis of the sports organization's environment, and the development of vision, values, mission, and strategic objectives, in addition to action planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

At the program's conclusion, participants who successfully pass all modules and submit their final projects will be awarded a diploma certificate issued by the International Olympic Committee. The certificate will bear the signature of Kirsty Coventry, President of the IOC, as well as HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee. Participants will also receive individual certificates upon completion of each module.