DOHA (Qatar): The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has applauded Qatar’s effort in hosting several high-profile competitions amid the pandemic.
The FIE Grand Prix Doha, which concluded on Sunday, along with FIBA 3×3 World Tour Doha Masters and MotoGP race were the top events held this weekend in the Qatari capital.
Donald Anthony, president and chairman of the board of USA Fencing and vice-president of the FIE Executive Committee, praised Qatar for its world-class infrastructure and its ability to organise such a high-profile competition when rest of the sports events all over the world are either postponed or cancelled.
“Doha has regularly continued to prove itself as a top host of major events, and I think that hosting a tournament the size of the Grand Prix amid the global pandemic is a new success for the Qatari sports officials. I’m delighted with the health and safety protocols for this tournament, and I think the Qatari authorities have done a great job,” he said.
Hans Dieter Lammer, FIE’s President of the Technical Directorate has praised the athletes and the organisers for their impressive performance so far.
“I’m highly impressed with the quality of performance from the athletes at this competition, considering that this is the first top-level competition after about a year of no action due to the coronavirus pandemic. I believe that this is a pointer to what to expect in Tokyo. I also would like to thank Qatar for organising such a great event,” he said.
