{
  "id": 8960349,
  "title": "HE Sheikha Hind patronises QOC reception at Aichi-Nagoya 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/he-sheikha-hind-patronises-qoc-reception-at-aichi-nagoya-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733849/qatar/he-sheikha-hind-patronises-qoc-reception-at-aichi-nagoya-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Qatar Olympic Committee, led by Board Member Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, hosted a formal reception at the Qatari delegation's headquarters in Nagoya during the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The gathering, attended by around a hundred delegates from various National Olympic Committees, sports federations, and participating delegations, aimed to bolster connections within the Asian sporting community. The event, held under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, showcased Qatar's experience in hosting sporting events, with a focus on the importance of hospitality and the unifying power of sport. Sheikha Hind emphasized the significance of these bonds, highlighting the role of athletes, fans, and the entire sporting community in Doha's hosting of the Asian Games. The reception featured a film depicting Qatar's sporting history from Doha 2006 to Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and onwards to Doha 2030, along with a gourmet dinner prepared by renowned Qatari chef Nouf Al Marri and an oud performance, encapsulating Qatar's rich cultural heritage. The Bayt Qatar in Nagoya, where visitors could explore interactive cultural and digital exhibits about Qatar's sporting journey, concluded the event, underscoring the commitment to sharing Qatari culture and Olympic preparations with the global community.",
  "summary": "Today, the Qatar Olympic Committee held an official reception on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games \"Aichi-Nagoya 2026.\" The exceptional evening brought together approximately one hundred guests fr...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}