Doha: HE President of the Qatar School Sports Association (QSSA) and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the School Olympic Program (SOP), Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al-Thani, affirmed that Qatar has become a leading model in school sports. This achievement is attributed to an integrated strategic vision that has resulted in outstanding technical performance and promising student talents, forming a fundamental pillar in strengthening the ranks of national teams in various sports.

According to Qatar News Agency, at the conclusion of the 18th edition of the School Olympic Program on Thursday, His Excellency praised the role of all partners in the success, including sponsors, the organizing committee, and everyone who contributed to the program's distinguished success. He highlighted that the School Olympic Program is a national initiative aimed at discovering sporting talent among school students and developing their capabilities.

The President of the Qatar School Sports Association and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the School Olympic Program expressed that the success achieved by the 18th edition of the program is an incentive to continue excelling to advance the future of Qatari sports. HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al-Thani noted that this year's program has achieved an exceptional organizational leap by all standards, receiving widespread approval and praise from observers and followers. This success reinforces Qatar's position as a leading regional center for the development of school sports and contributes to building generations of athletes characterized by high skill, discipline, and a spirit of fair competition.

It's important to note that the School Olympic Program is one of the most prominent national initiatives that integrates sports and education, contributing to the realization of Qatar National Vision 2030 in building and developing talent.