The Mascot Volunteer FaLah Programme

The Mascot

Falah

NEWSLETTER MAY 2019

Volunteer Programme

Often described as the lifeblood for any major sporting event, volunteers hold the key to unlocking a successful and memorable international celebration, and the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 will be no exception. Read more at p.19

A new local `celebrity' has been introduced to capture the imagination of a whole new generation of athletics fans.

Falah, an athletic falcon emblazoned in the Qatari flag's maroon colour, was unveiled as the event mascot on the country's annual National Sports Day following a nationwide competition which was judged by a group of young ambassadors.

Read more at p.18

The Venue

KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM

Khalifa International Stadium, the home venue of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 has played host over the last four decades to several international events including the 2006 Asian

Games, the 2011 AFC Asian Cup and the 2011 Arab Games.

The renovation of the stadium began in 2014 and it included increasing the seating capacity, installing a state-of-

the-art roof to cover all stands and introducing a new cooling system that will keep the field to optimum conditions.

Read more at p.09

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

P3 > Welcome Message P4 > The Story so far P9 > The Venue

Khalifa International Stadium P10 > Media services > Media Accreditation P11 > Accommodation > Media Transport P12 > The Road To Doha > Entry Standards P13 > How To Qualify P15 > IAAF World Athletics Championship

Doha 2019 in Numbers P16 > Timetable P18 > Mascot P19 > Volunteer Programme P20 > Social Media handles > What's Next?

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Welcome Message

We would like to extend the warm hand of friendship by introducing this newsletter that is tailored for our friends in the global media.

At the time of writing, as organisers of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, we are reflecting on a hugely successful test event that gave us the opportunity to assess our state of preparedness.

And we can report that we passed the challenge by hosting a glorious 23rd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha from 21 to 24 April.

The event enabled us to put all of our areas of operation to the test, and of particular interest to you will be the state-of-the-art media facilities and services that were called into action.

After months of meticulous planning, our international team was finally able to activate the accreditation system, media centre facilities, media tribunes, photographic locations, transport system, news information service and volunteers in an event-time working environment.

While we are satisfied with our performance and delivery in servicing a healthy international media corps of over 100 representatives, many of whom travelled to Qatar from overseas, it is important that we continue to strive for perfection.

So, we have listened to their feedback and we will learn from their experiences as we continue to develop all aspects of our operations so that when more than 2700 accredited media personnel arrive from over 80 countries in September, you can expect nothing but the very best in service, facilities and hospitality.

Hundreds of millions of fans from across the world will rely on your work to follow the world-class athletics action and, understanding your vital role in sharing the news, we remain committed to delivering the very best media facilities and services through our highly skilled and experienced media team.

We hope that we have the opportunity to meet you in September, but, in the meantime, we would also welcome any feedback or advice that you may have in the spirit of cooperation as part of our media family.

Dahlan Al Hamad Vice-President and Director General IAAF World Athletics Championships DOHA 2019

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THE STORY SO FAR

November 2014

DOHA WINS RIGHT TO HOST THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Qatar was awarded the right to host the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, the IAAF Council announced at the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco. In a close battle between Doha, Barcelona and Eugene, the capital city of Qatar won yet another major global sporting event four years after securing the opportunity to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The voting was as follows:

Round 1 Doha 12 Eugene 9 Barcelona 6

Round 2 Doha 15 Eugene 12

May 2017

KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM REOPENS

A significant step in Doha's progress towards the IAAF World Athletics Championships was achieved when renovation works on Khalifa International Stadium were completed.

The 40,000-seat stadium reopened with fireworks, cultural performances and a stunning pitch, following extensive refurbishment that transformed it into one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani cut the ribbon to mark its inauguration and awarded Al Sadd the Emir Cup trophy after they defeated Al Rayyan 2-1 in the football game that became the first sporting event to take place in the renovated stadium.

The game was attended by several sporting officials, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa.

Besides being the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 main arena, Khalifa International Stadium will also be one of the 2022 FIFA World Cup host venues.

August 2017

CHAMPIONSHIPS FLAG HANDOVER

Doha officially became the next host city of the IAAF World Athletics Championships, following a handover ceremony in the London 2017 Stadium.

Qatar's world high jump champion Mutaz Barshim brought the flag into the London Stadium together with

the UK's top middle-distance runner, Laura Muir. The flag was then handed from IAAF President Lord Sebastian Coe to the President of Qatar Athletics Federation and Vice-President of Doha 2019 Organising Committee, Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari.

Commenting on the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, President of the Organising Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, said: "We will work hard to combine our passion for athletics, our experience and knowledge of hosting major athletics

events and our warm hospitality and rich culture to organise a unique, memorable and highly successful World Championships."

Speaking after receiving the flag, Dr Al Kuwari said: "It is an absolute honour for Doha to receive the IAAF flag from London 2017 and host the next IAAF World Championships in Athletics. "We will rise to the occasion as we prepare to enter the next phase of our preparations to host the world's third biggest sporting event."

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INNOVATIVE FORMAT UNVEILED

IAAF Vice President and Doha 2019 LOC Vice Chairman, Dahlan al Hamad, announced some of the innovations planned for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019.

Also present on the occasion were IAAF President Lord Sebastian Coe and LOC Marketing and Communications Director Sheikha Asma Al-Thani.

For the first time ever, the morning schedule has been scrapped and there will be split evening sessions with one-hour intervals between each session.

The midnight marathon will take place along Doha's Corniche with the city's iconic night skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Lights along the entire route will bring the marathon to life with spectators enjoying family-friendly activities to give the event a festival atmosphere.

Lord Coe said: "We have some great World Championship firsts. The first 4x400m mixed relay will have its global debut ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the first midnight marathon, the evening sessions with semi-finals and finals only and dedicated slots in the timetable for the final stages of field events allowing full focus on the decisive and most thrilling moments."

September 2018

ONE-YEAR COUNTDOWN

With one year to go until the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, the Organising Committee unveiled the completed upgraded Khalifa International Stadium and showcased its state-of-the-art sustainable cooling system.

The Organising Committee welcomed delegations from 30 nations and took the IAAF officials, special guests, media and sponsors through their detailed plans.

All attendees enjoyed a first-hand experience of the track and the conditions that the innovative cooling system will offer athletes and fans in the stands.

The logo for the championships, a creation by a local, all-female branding team, was also revealed. The logo

hopes to capture the attention of young people so that they are motivated to choose athletics.

Commenting on the opportunity for women, Sheikha Asma Al-Thani said:

"Every woman who participates in the first IAAF World Athletics Championship hosted in the Middle East can inspire change and encourage more girls to participate in sport at any level or consider a career trackside in branding, marketing or more."

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