Doha, November 12 (QNA) - HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar Dr. Mouhamed Habibou Diallo underlined that the State of Qatar has proven its ability to consolidate sports diplomacy and has become a hub for global sport by organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Ambassador said that the State of Qatar has proven to the world its worthiness to host the World Cup, referring to its successive accomplishments in organizing regional, continental and international sports tournaments.
His Excellency urged everyone to enjoy the tournament in Qatar and to respect its principles as a host country, and looked forward for the event to remain immortal in the memory of global sports, and an occasion to strengthen relations between countries.
His Excellency praised the acceleration of work and the great readiness of the World Cup facilities and the State as a whole to host the world's most prominent sporting event, adding that the State of Qatar has completed its logistical and security preparations necessary for the convenience of visitors and fans of the tournament, making the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar hosts as the first Arab Muslim country in history, a unique event.
HE the Ambassador expressed his happiness with Senegal's appearance in this major international sporting event among 32 countries; noting that around Senegalese fans, both from Senegal and those residing the GCC, Europe and the USA, will support their team.
HE the Ambassador said that Senegal aspires to be a good representative of the African continent through sports achievements and artistic performances that reflect the African culture along with other qualified African countries, namely Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia, and Cameroon.
His Excellency noted that Senegal's participation in Qatar World Cup will be its third World Cup appearance. The team qualified for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan and managed to reach the quarter-finals. Senegal also appeared in Russia 2018 but left the race in early stages.
HE the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar expressed the hope that Senegal will qualify for advanced stages in Qatar World Cup because its national team is capable for that and have professional players who play in the most prestigious European clubs such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United and other Spanish, Italian, French and British clubs. (QNA)