Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) stressed its commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration initiatives through sports, both within Qatar and internationally, with the aim of empowering communities and achieving a tangible positive impact.
This came as HE Director of Sports Sector at the QOC Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al-Thani met Sunday with President of World Taekwondo Federation and Chair of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation Dr. Chungwon Choue.
The meeting focused on exploring collaborative opportunities to leverage sport for social impact, with an emphasis on initiatives that support underserved communities.
HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al-Thani stressed the importance of initiatives that align with Qatar's vision of sport as a powerful tool for social and cultural development.
This dialogue builds on the ongoing engagement between QOC and the Olympic Refuge Foundation, where both HE QOC President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and Dr. Choue serve as members. Discussions were rooted in a shared commitment to expanding opportunities for refugees through sport, reflecting the QOC's broader mission to use athletic programs as a vehicle for empowerment and positive change.
The QOC's engagement with World Taekwondo underscores its strategic approach to building meaningful international partnerships that uphold Olympic values and contribute to global community development. Through such collaborations, the QOC aims to champion initiatives that offer hope and tangible opportunities for those in need, reinforcing Qatar's role as a key contributor to the Olympic Movement's humanitarian mission.
Source: Qatar News Agency