Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) yesterday announced that it has extended the suspension of all local sport activities and events until May 14 to ensure the safety of all athletes, employees of the sport organisations and community members during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The QOC’s decision is a complementary move which comes in line with the preventive measures taken by the State of 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 had previously suspended all sport activities and events until April 30.
Following the QOC's circular, Qatar Football Association also issued a statement yesterday, sating that all football activities have been suspended until May 14.
