Qatar Airlines is the official sponsor of Team Qatar during
the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. The men and women it supports are competing in
beach volleyball, equestrian, boxing, swimming, athletics, weightlifting,
shooting, judo, handball and table tennis.
“We are so proud to be supporting the Qatar national team
and to be present in Rio,” Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency
Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said.“As the national airline of the State of Qatar, we are
committed to growth and development and supporting the communities in which we
serve through various initiatives including sport, culture, education. The
entire airline group will be cheering for Team Qatar and wishes them well every
step of the way.”
The company is hosting Bayt Qatar, a hospitality venue that
will provide a Qatari cultural element to the events in Rio. Located in a
former museum, the venue has plans for a special Garangao night for children. Additionally,
it will hold film screenings and host a photo booth where guests can experience
Qatar Airlines hospitality.
“It is a very exciting time for Olympic sport in Qatar and
we are thrilled to join have such a supportive partner join us ahead of the Rio
2016 Olympic Games,” His Excellency Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, Secretary
General of the Qatar Olympic Committee said.
