The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is the National Olympic Committee of Qatar and is the overall supervising body for the Olympic movement in Qatar. It is one of 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) currently recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The QOC was founded on 14th March 1979. It was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1980, the Olympic Council of Asia in 1981, and the Arab Sports Games Federation in 1982.
The QOC strives to use innovation to advance sports development and many of its programs, initiatives, and events are the first of their kind in the Middle East. These include National Sports Day, the Qatar Olympic Academy, the Qatar Women’s Sports Committee, the Schools Olympic Program, and the Qatar Athlete Development Pathway.
The QOC works closely with its 23 National Federations to provide support to athletes, coaches, and officials at every level of the sporting pathway, as well as in the bidding for and organization of world-class sports events. It aims to use its hosting of world-class sports events to inspire and engage young people through sport, raise awareness about the importance of sport in everyday life, increase tourism, business and employment opportunities, and forge global friendships.
Vision
To Become a Leading Nation in Bringing The World Together Through Sustainable Sport Development
Mission
To spread sports and physical activities in the country
To sponsor and improve Olympic Movement in accordance with principles of Olympic Charter
To support and improve sports performance within the context of the Olympic spirit