His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the next edition of the Asian Games “Doha 2030” will be a distinguished edition worthy of the country’s rich heritage and expertise in organizing tournaments and major sporting events.
His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs said in a post on the “X” platform yesterday: “With the conclusion of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, today we have begun the countdown to hosting the next edition of the Games in Doha in 2030. We promise everyone, God willing, that it will be a distinguished edition worthy of the country’s rich heritage and expertise in organizing tournaments and major sporting events. Thank you to Japan and those in charge of the tournament for hosting this successful edition, and we congratulate them on its success. We welcome everyone to Doha in the next edition.”
Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani: Our outcome is honorable and reflects our development
His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of the Sports Sector at the Qatar Olympic Committee, confirmed that what Al-Adam achieved in the Asian Games is an honorable achievement, noting that the Qatari delegation won 18 colored medals, which is the highest tally for Qatar in the Asian Games since the 2010 Guangzhou Games.
He said: “We achieved a distinguished achievement by winning 18 colorful medals, and there is a diversity of medals that reflects the development reached by Qatari sports. We achieved medals in 10 different sports. The tournament also witnessed the addition of three new sports to the Qatari medal record, namely padel, wrestling and karate. This great diversity confirms that the work we are doing is in the right direction.”
He continued: “We have a clear strategy based on preparing for the 2030 Asiad.”
D. Ahmed Al-Buainain: The beginning of a new journey
Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Buainain, CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee, said: “The flag handover ceremony represents the beginning of a new journey. With the transfer of responsibility for hosting the next edition to Qatar, we are proud to reveal the identity of Doha 2030 and the “Games of a Lifetime” platform. Over the next four years, we will work closely with the Olympic Council of Asia, National Olympic Committees, athletes and partners across the continent, in preparation for welcoming Asia to Doha in 2030.”
During the celebration, which it prepared in cooperation with the organizer of the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, the Qatar Olympic Committee was keen to combine live performance inside the stadium, cinematic scenes, digital images and visual effects, to showcase milestones in the history of Qatari sports, and link them to Doha’s journey towards hosting the Asian Games in 2030.
Ahmed Al-Darwish: We are proud of what was achieved in the Aichi Nagoya Asiad
Ahmed Al-Darwish, head of the Qatari administrative delegation at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, expressed his pride in what Qatar achieved during its participation in the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, praising the distinguished levels and results provided by the champions in various competitions, and all efforts culminated in Qatar receiving the flag of the upcoming Asian Games “Asiad 2030”.
He said: “The ceremony of Qatar receiving the flag for organizing the next tournament was a moment of which we are all proud, and it confirmed Doha’s readiness to host the 2030 Asiad in the best possible way. He added: “We are proud of what Qatar achieved in Aichi Nagoya, and of the great efforts made by the champions throughout the tournament.
Dazzling diagonal in the heart of Nagoya
Qatar caught the attention during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya” 2026 in Japan, where Qatar received the flag of hosting the 21st edition of the Asian Games in 2030.
The artistic presentation, which received wide interaction from the audience at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, included the film “Games of a Lifetime” and the segment “The Return of an Old Friend,” which forms a link between Doha 2006, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and the journey towards Doha 2030.
The “Games of a Lifetime” represents the main platform for Doha 2030, and highlights the ambitions of athletes, peoples and countries, and the common sporting moments that bring together Asia.
The Qatari presence was impressive in terms of identity and culture, especially when the Qatari national anthem was played and its lyrics were sung directly by Dana Al Meer, which was admired by everyone. It also represented the hero Moataz Barshim’s receipt of the 2030 Asian Games flag wearing the Qatari dress, and the entry of the Qatari jockey Jassim Al Kuwari on horseback and carrying the flag to bring back historical memories at the opening of the 2006 Doha Asian Games, all of which were messages that reflect Qatar’s identity and culture and confirm its readiness to organize an exceptional version of the Asian Games.
The new identity of Doha 2030 places the sun of the Olympic Council of Asia inside the letter “O” in the word “DOHA”, indicating the special status of the Asian Games in the city of Doha.
Ishaq Al-Hashimi: Qatar is ready to organize an exceptional edition
Ishaq Al Hashemi, Deputy Head of the Qatari Administrative Delegation at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, confirmed that Qatar’s receipt of the flag for organizing the next Asian Games at the conclusion of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asiad was a historic moment that reflects Doha’s readiness to host the 2030 Asiad.
He said: “Doha is ready to organize an exceptional edition, and the flag-handing ceremony brought to mind the wonderful memories of the 2006 Doha Masters, and Qatar will be on time to organize a new, distinguished edition.”
He added: “Qatar is always on time to organize the competitions in the best possible way.”
Al Hashemi thanked all members of the Qatari administrative delegation for the great effort they made throughout the Aichi Nagoya tournament, their support for the champions in various competitions, and their motivation to reach the podium and present an honorable image for Qatar.