Qatar Airways Sponsorship with
Mutaz Barshim
Qatar Airways Announces Partnership with Qatari High Jump Athlete and Olympic Gold
Medallist, Mutaz Barshim
Barshim joins the airline’s diverse portfolio of sports sponsorships
Qatar Airways is excited to announce a partnership with Olympic Gold medallist and Qatari
high jump star and sports icon, Mutaz Barshim, further diversifying the airline’s renowned
sports sponsorships portfolio.
After immediately making an impact at the young age of 19 by setting the Qatari high jump
record, Barshim consequently went on to set new standards by recording the second highest
jump of all time at 2.43 metres. The award-winning athlete has attained several prestigious
accolades over the years, which include the recent gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the
gold medal at the World Championships in 2017 and 2019, respectively, and the silver medal
at 2016 Rio Olympics. His gravity defying performances merited the award for ‘2017 Athlete
of the Year’ by the Association of National Olympic Committee and ‘Best Track & Field
Athlete of 2017’ by the International Association of Athletics Federation, amongst several
others.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Mutaz Barshim
holds high recognition amongst the world’s most renowned athletes, having amassed a
portfolio of high jump titles. As we celebrate his latest win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, we
could not be more proud, and we hope that Barshim continues to soar high and set new
records, which will create a ripple effect of inspiring young athletes within Qatar and
around the world. We are continually striving to boost our global sports sponsorship
portfolio, and this partnership is just one more example of our dedication to sports and our
belief in its power to bring people together.”
Qatari High Jump Athlete, Mutaz Barshim, said: “‘I am happy and excited for this partnership
with the world’s best airline. I truly appreciate Qatar Airways’ support and approach during
these beautiful times and together we promise the best to our nation.”