DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has extended the suspension of all local sport activities and events until the May 14 to ensure more safety for all employees of the sport organizations and community members as the country fight to contain the spread of coronavirus.
The QOC’s decision is a complementary move comes in line with the preventive measures taken by Qatar to limit the spread of coronavirus by banning public gatherings also in accordance with the recommendations of Ministry of Public Health and National Pandemic Preparedness Committee.
The QOC also announced that events of all age groups across the country have been suspended until further notice.
The QOC had earlier suspended all sports activities and events until 30th of April.
Meanwhile, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) also announced that all local sports activities would stay suspended until May 14.