Doha, April 30 (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held Wednesday the Journey and Achievement Ceremony and the Strategic Forum 2025.

The event highlighted the QOC’s major accomplishments and key projects, evaluated departmental and sectoral performance standards for 2024, and set out strategic priorities and ambitious plans for 2025.

It also reaffirmed the QOC’s pivotal role in advancing the Olympic and sports movements locally, regionally, continentally, and internationally.

During the ceremony, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani honored 85 distinguished employees from various departments in five categories: the Appreciation Award, the Excellence Award, and the Incentive and Motivational Awards (for professional commitment, initiative, cooperation, teamwork, outstanding team leader, and effective participation in organizing sporting events - Ambition), the Development Program Graduates Award (for cadres, competencies, mastery, and leadership excellence), and the Knowledge Management Certification Team Award.

In his keynote address, H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, praised the QOC’s remarkable journey, commending employees for their dedication and significant contributions to the Committee’s successes.

“We stand at a defining moment in Qatar’s sports journey, confidently shaping strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond,” he said before adding that “Our focus lies on comprehensive preparations to host major international events, including the 2025 World Table Tennis Championships, the 4th Gulf Sports Games in 2026, the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and the 2030 Doha Asian Games, while continuing to support Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.”

He further highlighted the QOC’s commitment to enhancing institutional performance by empowering Qatari sports officials, fostering collaborative structures, embedding sustainability frameworks, enhancing productivity, and accelerating digital transformation through the integration of artificial intelligence.

These initiatives form part of a broader strategic alignment with national institutions, ensuring harmony in achieving Qatar’s comprehensive sports vision and effective knowledge management.

The event featured a documentary highlighting personal insights and achievements of QOC employees, showcasing their commitment and forward-looking plans aimed at strengthening Qatar’s Olympic and sports systems and elevating the nation’s sporting profile through creativity and innovation.

The QOC’s Annual Strategic Meeting for 2025 was also held, during which department directors presented concise outlines of strategic initiatives, performance benchmarks, recent achievements, and forward-looking plans aimed at elevating Qatar’s sports status regionally and globally.

 Director of Strategy and Sustainability at the Qatar Olympic Committee Fahad Ibrahim Jumaa outlined key strengths, areas for improvement, strategic opportunities, and potential challenges facing the QOC.

He provided a detailed analysis of internal and external stakeholders, reviewed significant institutional milestones from 2024, presented a performance evaluation of 2023-2024 projects, and discussed the integrated strategic management system.

For her part, Director of Human Resources and Administrative Affairs at QOC Maryam Al Kuwari praised the ambition and dedication of QOC employees and their tireless efforts in advancing Qatari sport—whether through hosting international tournaments, organizing community events, or participating in global platforms.

She added that “every year, this event introduces a new core value to guide our journey. For 2025, we have chosen Excellence to define our achievements and aspirations.

Excellence is not new to the QOC—it defines us. We do not settle for mere success; instead, we pursue continuous excellence. Let this commitment be more than a slogan; let it inspire us to strive together with unity, determination, and perseverance.” (QNA)