Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, the Director of Sports Sector at the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), recently met with Dr. Chungwon Choue, President of World Taekwondo and Chair of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), in Doha. The main agenda of the meeting was to discuss collaborative opportunities to make a positive impact on society through sports, especially for underserved communities. This meeting builds on the existing relationship between QOC and the Olympic Refuge Foundation, with both Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and Dr. Choue serving as members.
The discussions between Sheikh Khalifa and Dr. Choue focused on their joint commitment to providing opportunities for refugees through sports, aligning with Qatar’s vision of using sports as a powerful tool for empowerment and positive change. Sheikh Khalifa expressed his gratitude for Dr. Choue’s visit to Doha and highlighted the importance of using sports to promote social and cultural development. These conversations reaffirm Qatar’s dedication to creating inclusivity and opportunities through sports, both locally and internationally.
The QOC’s partnership with World Taekwondo demonstrates their strategic approach to forming international collaborations that uphold Olympic values and contribute to global community development. Through such partnerships, the QOC aims to support initiatives that offer hope and tangible opportunities for those in need, showcasing Qatar’s significant role in advancing the humanitarian mission of the Olympic Movement. This meeting between Sheikh Khalifa and Dr. Choue highlights the shared commitment to leveraging sports for positive social impact and underscores the importance of using sports as a platform for empowerment and change.
The collaboration between the QOC and World Taekwondo is a testament to Qatar’s dedication to using sports as a means to create positive change and provide opportunities for those in need. The meeting between Sheikh Khalifa and Dr. Choue focused on exploring ways to leverage sports to support underserved communities, aligning with Qatar’s broader mission of using sports as a tool for empowerment and social development. Through this partnership, the QOC aims to champion initiatives that offer hope and tangible opportunities for refugees, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a key contributor to the humanitarian mission of the Olympic Movement.
Sheikh Khalifa expressed his gratitude for Dr. Choue’s visit to Doha and emphasized the importance of deepening discussions around initiatives that align with Qatar’s vision of using sports for social and cultural development. These conversations reaffirm the QOC’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and opportunity through sports, both within Qatar and on an international scale. The partnership between the QOC and World Taekwondo highlights the shared dedication to making a positive impact through sports and underscores the importance of using sports as a platform for empowerment and positive change.