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Qatar 2022 expands cooling tech use
The Qatar 2022 supreme committee has partnered with the Qatar National Food Security Programme (QNFSP) in a bid to use the cooling technology planned for the country’s staging of the FIFA World Cup to develop food and water security solutions.
IOC head certain of no Qatar 2022 clash
Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach believes switching Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup to a winter tournament will not affect the winter Olympics staged in the same year.
Qatar 2022 committed to cooling system plan
FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar has maintained that is committed to delivering the cooling technology it promised for its staging of the event, regardless of whether it remains in its current calendar slot or is switched to a winter event.
Platini: FIFA will not make winter WC decision soon
UEFA president Michel Platini has revealed that FIFA is not likely to make a decision on scheduling a winter date for its 2022 World Cup in Qatar at its upcoming meeting.
IOC confident FIFA will avoid 2022 clash
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is confident that FIFA will discuss possible dates for its 2022 Qatar World Cup before making a final decision, in order to avoid clashing with the winter Olympics.
Blatter: Politicians influenced Qatar 2022 vote
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed that European politicians put pressure on FIFA members to vote for Qatar’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
FIFA rejects calls for winter World Cup compensation
FIFA has rejected Football Federation Australia (FFA)’s calls for financial compensation should Qatar’s 2022 World Cup be moved to winter.
FIFA medical chairman recommends winter WC
FIFA’s medical committee chairman Michel D’Hooghe has recommended for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup be moved to the winter when the body’s executive committee meets to discuss the issue next month.
Qatar World Cup head defends 2022 bid legality
Hassan Al Thawadi, Qatar’s secretary-general for its FIFA 2022 World Cup organising committee, has insisted that its hosting rights for the tournament was won within the rules of bidding.
EPFL calls on FIFA to not make rash 2022 call
The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) has called on FIFA to avoid making a “hasty decision” for the organisation of the 2022 World Cup.
Blatter: FIFA will approve 2022 winter World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects its executive committee of football’s global governing body to approve shifting the 2022 World Cup from its traditional summer slot.
Qatar: FIFA World Cup timing is irrelevant
Qatar has defended its awarding of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, stating that it is capable of delivering the event in summer or winter.
Blatter to push for winter 2022 World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will request FIFA’s executive committee to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter.
Qatar to host 2015 World Boxing Championships
Qatar has been named hosts of the 2015 World Boxing Championships, beating a bid from Bangkok.
Qatar invests $200bn for 2022 World Cup
Qatar is set to invest over $200 billion in construction projects ahead of its staging of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a report by Deloitte.
UEFA’s Infantino backs winter 2022 World Cup
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino has today added pressure on FIFA’s decision to host football’s 2022 World Cup in the Qatari summer.
Zaha Hadid to design Al Wakrah Stadium
UK-based architect Zaha Hadid has been selected to design the Al Wakrah Stadium in Qatar, a host venue for games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Doha named as Securing Sport 2014 host
The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has today announced that the Securing Sport 2014 conference will take place in Doha.