QOC has been supporting Mutaz Barshim
Throughout his career and his participation in the Olympic Games.

After Mutaz got his gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Sheikh Joaan, The QOC president congratulated the country’s superstar Barshim and appreciated his perseverance and hard work, which together paid off with an amazing gold medal in Tokyo, to be added to his two silver medals from London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sheikh Joaan said this achievement has further showcased the talent of the Qatari superstar and his dominance in the high jump at the world level. He appreciated the Qatar Athletics Federation’s efforts in boosting the country’s athletics movement to a new standard of success. The QOC president also lauded the role of Aspire Academy in building and developing the talent of Barshim since his early years. “Qatar’s ninth participation in the Olympics was outstanding and impressive by all standards, in which athletes left no stone unturned to honour our sport movement perfectly at this bigger sport event,” said the QOC president. Sheikh Joaan is always present himself at the Olympic Games supporting Mutaz from the tribune and cheering him up.



Before the Olympic games QOC launched its promotional campaign Under the theme of “We Are Team Qatar” to support Team Qatar stars ahead of their participation in Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games
Qatar Olympic Committee honours Mutaz, 2019



After the victory of Mutaz in IAAF 2019, which was hel in Doha. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) president HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani presented special awards (gold decoration) to outstanding Qatari athletes Mutaz Barshim and Abderrahman Samba on Monday. The ‘gold decoration’ is awarded to Qatari athletes who come up with exceptional performances at the Olympics or other major international competitions. Barshim clinched the high jump gold while Samba won the bronze in the 400M hurdles at the recently-concluded IAAF World Championships in Doha. Sheikh Joaan said Barshim and Samba’s achievements were an inspiration to the people of Qatar. He urged them to give their best at the next major event – the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
2016 QOC honors Mutaz in Bayt Qatar



The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated one of the proudest moments in its history as high jumper Mutaz Barshim was welcomed to Bayt Qatar in Rio as the nation’s first ever Olympic silver medalist. QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and Secretary General Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari joined the ceremony, which was held in the souq area of the QOC’s hospitality house. Brazilian as well as Qatari crowd turned up in large numbers waving the white and maroon flag and joining the celebrations which was held in the true spirit of Olympism. Speaking at the stage, Mutaz said, “When I was young I used to watch my father and other great athletes and dream of standing on the podium at the Olympic Games. Today, at the age of 25, I celebrate winning my second Olympic medal and for me that is such a blessing. It was a great competition and having HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani in the crowd supporting me every step of the way was extra motivation. Not only that, but the first call I received after the competition was from the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani himself. As well Mutaz participate in National Sport Day’s event organized by QOC.