The Peninsula
Beyond the final whistle: Qatar's evolving sport diplomacy post-2022
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The final whistle at Lusail Stadium on 18 December 2022 closed the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but Qatar’s sport diplomacy is portrayed as evolving rather than ending there. The piece argues the tournament became a milestone for broader international engagement, institutional development and expanded chances for Qatari women to shape the country’s sporting and diplomatic footprint. It points to figures such as H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, H E Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, and H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani. Qatar’s cultural diplomacy at Paris 2024 exhibitions and leadership appointments for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic bid are cited as evidence under Qatar National Vision 2030.
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