Doha Olympics 2016
Although Doha has been eliminated from the competition, the signs are still up, glorious signs. My favorite one is the woman archer:
Although I also like the joy of the young boy with the banner:
Is it just me, or do most of the women on the banners in Doha bear a resemblance to a young Sheika Mosa?
I love the Doha spirit. The 2016 Summer Olympics were a long shot, and Qatar took the chance. It was seriously considered. Not a lot you can do about the “searing” climate, and, unfortunately, it isn’t cold enough or snowy enough to be considered for the winter olympics, but they have some great golf and tennis tournaments, an a big bicycle tour in February.
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I like how they keep their visions upfront :]
I’m still a bit sad that Doha wasn’t chosen. Yes, the heat is searing – or perhaps more “steaming”. But what a lovely gesture it would have been – and a terrific opportunity to build more bridges around the world.
Sheika Moza is an outstanding royalty and probably one of the most prominent feminists in the world and in the whole Middle East. Her accomplishments are quite remarkable really. All Qatari women (and Arab women as well) should look up to her and even adapt her flawless fashion sense.
3baid – I do too. I love the way they set their goals high, and work to achieve them. I’m with Little Diamond, I think it would have been a great thing for Qatar and a really great thing for the entire Gulf if they had had the first Olympics ever set here.
Angelo – I agree. She is an amazing woman, a woman with vision and drive, and I am her great admirer. She is poised and elegant and tireless in her service to her country. I love what she is doing to raise the level of education in Qatar, and to offer opportunities for employment to all Qatteries. She and the Amir make a powerful and mighty team.