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QOC winter camp hosts first Beach Cricket Championsh­ip

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The winter camp of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosted the first under-14 Beach Cricket Championsh­ip on Friday. The winter camp was organised in co-operation with the National Tourism Council at Sealine Beach. The championsh­ip featured the participat­ion of 10 schools represente­d by 120 students. Pak Shama School team (Red) claimed the title. The other Pak Shamaa School Team (Green) finished second ahead of Bravo Academy in the third place.

Mohamed Abdullah al-Meer, Head of the QOC accounts section honoured the winning teams as the QOC allocated valuable prize money for the winners. Al-Meer hailed the success of the championsh­ip and wide participat­ion of the students in the event. “The success of the championsh­ip will motivate us to organise more similar championsh­ips and community activities” He said. “The camp provides the perfect setting for families and friends to experience a wide range of sports and entertainm­ent activities,” he added. Al-Meer also extended his thanks for the officials of the Qatar Cricket Associatio­n for their contributi­on to this success.

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