Doha: Qatar University (QU) in cooperation with Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), recently hosted the World Cup trophy as part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Trophy Tour which will conclude today. Students and faculty members of QU had the opportunity to see the World Cup trophy closely and take photos with the iconic trophy.
This tour, was organised as part of the efforts to promote the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, boost fans’ enthusiasm to watch the tournament matches and support their favourite teams, as well as instil a football culture in the community in preparation for the biggest football event of its kind.
The Auditor Qatar company, which specialises in organising sporting events, is responsible for organizing the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy tour.
Dr. Mohammad Diab, Associate Vice-President for Student Life and Services, poses with the trophy.
On this occasion, Dr. Hassan Al Derham, President of Qatar University, said, “Qatar University holds responsibility to support all the projects of the State of Qatar. We are holding the iconic FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy tour at our university for the QU community to enjoy and click pictures.”
Al Derham added, “The university has conducted research, studies, seminars and meetings in regard to the FIFA World Cup 2022. QU had modified its plans to match this important event. It will also host the Argentina national team, which has chosen QU as its headquarters during the tournament, given its sports facilities equipped with the latest specifications, and modern housing units.”
For his part, Dr. Hitmi Khalifa Al Hitmi, Director of Communication and Public Relations, said, “Qatar University hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy tour has signified the university’s role in promoting the global sporting event a success. As Qatar University participates in this event, it is fulfilling its responsibilities as a national higher education institution. We all must do our best to provide the best that our generations can be proud of and which will motivates them to do better in future.”
Qatar University had welcomed the Argentine team’s choice of its campus as its base for the World Cup. Argentina are in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland. A delegation from the team visited the university and inspected all facilities and stadiums.
