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Qatar Olympic Committee was founded in 1979. In the 2008 Olympics in Beijing the Qatar teams took part in these disciplines: Athletics, Shooting, Swimming, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Fencing and Taekwondo. Qatar hosted the Asian Games in 2006. Qatar loves sport and the Qatar Olympic Committee is committed to providing opportunities for all in the community to participate in sports and sports-related activities that contribute to the physical and spiritual health of individuals and communities in Qatar and around the world.

The investment that the Qatar Olympic Committee is making in athlete and venue development, sports bodies and community programs will ensure that Qatar maintains the progress and success of the nation into the future.