Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2025
Press ConferenceThursday, 9 January 2025 Key Highlights of the ConferenceImportance of the Marathon• A unique sports event aiming to promote health and fitness.• Reflects Ooredoo’s dedication to supporting sports and community. Partnership with Al Kass Channel• Official Broadcaster: Al Kass Channel announced as the official broadcaster of the Doha Marathon.• Live Broadcast: Enhances local and global audience reach. General Information about the 2025 MarathonInclusive and Innovative Edition:• Open to all age groups and abilities, featuring full marathons to kids’ races.• Kids’ race to be held on 16 January, a day before the marathon. • Gold Label Accreditation:• Achieved the Gold Label from World Athletics for the second consecutive time. • Inclusivity for Individuals with Disabilities:• Encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in races up to 21 km, with registration being free. Community Goals• Supporting Charities:• A portion of registration fees will go to charity, a tradition since the marathon’s start. • Encouraging Qatari Participation:• As part of Ooredoo’s dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle among Qatari runners, special cash prizes will be awarded to participants in the Al Adaam category. Key Statistics• Participant Numbers:• Over 15,000 runners from 140 nationalities.• 1,300 international runners. • Prizes:• Total prize pool of approximately QR 1 million.• Two Toyota cars will be raffled for marathon finishers. Marathon Route and Facilities• Carefully Selected Route:• Ensures a safe and smooth environment for all participants. • Free Parking:• Free parking near the race venue for participants and spectators. Events and Activities at the Marathon Village• Marathon Village Opening:• Located at Sheraton Park from 14 to 16 January.• Includes entertainment activities, live performances, and diverse food offerings. • Kids’ Race:• Dedicated race for children under 12 on 16 January. Summary of Events at the Marathon Village:• Day 1 (14 January 2025):• DJ Tarek’s energetic musical performance.• Jess Trio Band’s harmonious music. • Day 2 (15 January 2025):• DJ Tarek returns.• M&M duo blends music with elegance in their show. • Day 3 (16 January 2025):• Children’s entertainment show with acrobatics and engaging performances.• Science exhibition featuring interactive experiments and exciting demonstrations. • 14, 16, 17 January 2025:• White Parade adds joy with dynamic moves and lively beats.• The Kids’ Race Parade with clowns, costumed characters, and stilt walkers fills the streets with joy and excitement. New Features for 2025• Innovative Technology:o AI-generated participant videos and photos.o Instant digital participation certificates. • Enhanced Photography Services:o Introducing “Sportograf” for the first time to capture participants’ moments. About Sportograf:• A global platform specialising in sports event photography, known for high-quality documentation of marathons, triathlons, and more.Benefits of the Sportograf Service Safety Measures• Comprehensive Safety Plan:• A secure and well-defined route with integrated support services.• Medical drone in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation.• Dedicated safety monitoring team. Safety Details: Marathon Kit Distribution• Details:• Distributed at Sheraton Park from 14 to 16 January, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.• Kits include a race T-shirt, medal, and timing chip. Sponsors and Partners• Supporting Partners: Ministry of Interior, Qatar Athletics Federation, and Hayya Platform.• Platinum Sponsors: Al Abdulghani Motors, Visir Qatar, Katara Hospitality, and New Balance.• Gold Sponsors: Doha Bank and Korean Medical Center.• Silver Sponsors: Rayyan Water, Qommunication, Qatar Insurance Company, Elan Group, and Rafeeq.• Other Supporters: Ministry of Defence and Ashghal Public Works Authority.
Jake Peacock Vs. Shinji Suzuki Muay Thai Clash Added To ONE 171: Qatar On February 20
8 January 2025 – Doha, Qatar: ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced that another marquee bout has been added to ONE 171: Qatar, presented by Visit Qatar, scheduled for Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday, February 20. English-Canadian star Jake Peacock will face Japanese veteran Shinji Suzuki in a three-round bantamweight Muay Thai contest. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can visit here. ONE 171: Qatar will also feature two massive World Title showdowns. ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty will defend his gold against #1-ranked contender Wei Rui, while ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will face interim titleholder Jarred Brooks for the third time in a World Title unification bout. More blockbuster matchups for ONE 171: Qatar will be announced at a later date. ONE Championship would like to thank official ONE 171 presenting partner Visit Qatar, official media partner Media City Qatar, official telecom partner Ooredoo, and official venue partner Lusail Sports Arena, as well as global energy drink partner Monster Energy and global blockchain partner Sui. ONE 171: QatarLusail Sports ArenaThursday, February 20, 2025 ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship(C) Jonathan Haggerty vs. (1) Wei Rui ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship(C) Joshua Pacio vs. (IC) Jarred Brooks Welterweight MMARoberto Soldic vs. Dagi Arslanaliev Bantamweight MMABibiano Fernandes vs. Kevin Belingon Featherweight MMA(3) Shamil Gasanov vs. (4) Martin Nguyen Atomweight MMA(5) Ayaka Miura vs. Ritu Phogat Bantamweight Muay ThaiJake Peacock vs. Shinji Suzuki About ONE Championship™ONE is the world’s largest martial arts organization, ranking among the world’s top-five sports properties for viewership and engagement with a cumulative reach of over 400 million fans, according to Nielsen. ONE produces and distributes world-class events across more than 190 countries, featuring martial artists and World Champions from over 80 nations and all styles of martial arts including MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and more. ONE can be viewed on many of the largest global free-to-air and digital broadcasters, including Prime Video, Sky Sports, Globo, beIN SPORTS, Channel 7 HD, Seven Network, SuperSport, DAZN, La Liga TV, Claro Sports, Star Sports, iQIYI, One Sports, U-NEXT, Coupang, NET TV, Vidio, Mediapro, Skynet, Mediacorp, Match TV, and more. About Visit QatarVisit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism, the regulatory body of the tourism sector in Qatar. Visit Qatar’s mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar’s calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar’s network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar’s presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.
