Qatar International Friendship Artistic Gymnastics Championship concludes

The Qatar International Friendship Artistic Gymnastics Championship concluded last night at Aspire Academy, following two days of intense competition featuring 225 young gymnasts from six countries — Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq.Divided into 16 teams, the tournament witnessed fierce competition. The Organising Committee, led by Ali al-Hitmi, President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, crowned the winning gymnasts at the closing ceremony.Samira Said: Tournament Director, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s success, highlighting the high level of competition and the exceptional atmosphere throughout the championship. "We were confident from the start that this would be a highly competitive tournament, given the calibre of participating nations, and the performances exceeded our expectations,” she stated.This tournament served as a fantastic experience and a strong launch pad for future editions. The event provided valuable learning experiences for both young and senior gymnasts, refining their skills and preparing them for higher levels of competition. The performances were remarkable, promising even better levels in the future,” she added.Discussing the Qatari gymnasts’ performances, Said noted: "The championship featured 60 gymnasts from academies affiliated with the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, and they delivered outstanding performances, achieving commendable results. We are pleased with how Qatar’s gymnasts performed in this strong competitive environment, which provided them with a valuable opportunity to gain experience and exposure.”For his part, Abdulrahman al-Muftah, Board Member of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, emphasised the tournament’s role in identifying emerging talents. Essa al-Hitmi, Board Member of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, expressed his satisfaction with the championship’s success across all aspects, including competition level, results and organisation.