In addition, Team Qatar female athletes Tuesday participated in Qatar Foundation’s International Women’s Day Run the World event that took place in Oxygen Park.
The "Super Women" campaign celebrates women’s achievements and aims to inspire people of all ages and genders by showcasing the experiences and success stories of women in Qatar. The campaign also focuses on generations of Qatari women and takes a deep dive into their memories of work, sports, and the mentors that played an integral part in their careers.
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Bashayer al-Manwari
QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani said: "We are proud of the achievements we made in supporting women in sports, but we look forward to more. There are so many inspiring examples of female athletes in Qatar who have reached the top and it is important they are celebrated and that we pave the way for more to follow in their footsteps. "
Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of Marketing and Communication at QOC stated that "Qatari women have achieved remarkable successes and have their voices heard not only in sports, but also in other sectors such as politics, culture, arts and media. But we still have a long way to go in our journey to support development in Qatar as we believe that the responsibility lies in the hands of both men and women."
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Maryam Fareed
Sport and the importance of encouraging more Qatari girls and women to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle were an important focus of the campaign as several female personalities joined the public in support of gender equality.
Layla Smati, a well renowned Sport journalist and a broadcast presenter who worked for Aljazeera network in her beginnings and later on BeIN sports, said: “Throughout my career as a sport journalist and a presenter that spans over 30 years I, always had the drive to keep improving and be the best in my field. Everything came through hard work; the success came as a result of consistency and dedication. That wouldn’t be possible without having the passion and nourishing this passion with perseverance and diligence”
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Amna al-Fadala
Bashayer al-Manwari, Team Qatar track and field athlete who specializes in long jump and short distance races, said: “As an athlete I was lucky to have the support of my father who always encouraged me and pushed me forward. From a young age he used to drive me to track and field practice and helped me gain the confidence to do my best. He also supported me through college and was always there when I needed him. In athletics I idolized Qatar’s track and field legend Talal al- Mansour who mentored me throughout my career and provided me with moral support. Recently I was lucky enough to reach a dream of mine which was participating in the Olympic Games when I competed at Tokyo 2020."
Maryam Fareed, Team Qatar 400m hurdler, said :"I am extremely proud to have raised the Qatar flag in many sporting events on regional and local levels. My achievements came with the support of my family and specially my coach.”
Amna al-Fadala, Qatar’s Paralympic fencer, said:” I’m grateful to be the first Qatari female Paralympic fencer. I wouldn’t be able to represent my country without the support of the Qatar Fencing Federation who saw my talent and made sure to provide me with the necessary training facilities and programmes."
Qatari women achieved outstanding success in various sports on regional and international level over the past decades. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games saw the participation of Qatari female athletes in rowing and athletics.
And the amazing results by women in sport in Qatar do not stop there. HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani completed the world's biggest triathlon in Hamburg, Germany while Sheikha Al Hanouf al-Thani was also successful in realising another Qatari dream in Marathon. Lolwa al-Marri was the first Qatari woman to successfully complete the iron man race.
All these amazing female athletes that represent Team Qatar locally and internationally, all the coaches and the referees that shone their accomplishments in different areas of sport and the brave community champions who challenge themselves beyond any limit are all our unsung heroes.
One may visit QOC's social media pages to hear the inspiring stories of Qatar’s female personalities. @Qatar_Olympic www.olympic.qa
