It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the city of Doha, Qatar. I am proud to say that Doha is the first city in the Arab World to host the World Aquatics Masters Championships, our most prestigious event. On behalf of World Aquatics, I would like to express our gratitude to the host city for sharing our passion for aquatics sport and for their willingness and flexibility in hosting our biggest event.
Doha has a proven track record of hosting successful World Aquatics events, including the World Swimming Championships (25m) in 2014 and World Cup events in swimming, open water swimming, diving and artistic swimming. I am confident that Doha will deliver outstanding competitions for athletes and fans alike. The world-class Aspire Dome, Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Old Doha Port are ready to welcome athletes from over 190 countries and provide them with the perfect conditions to compete.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to our partners, staff, officials, and volunteers for all their hard work and dedication in making this event possible. I have no doubt that these World Aquatics Masters Championships will be a historic event that will be remembered for many years to come. I hope you will join me in cheering on the incredible athletic performances. I also hope you will take some time to experience the beautiful Qatari culture and warm hospitality during your stay.
To the athletes, please accept our best wishes for your competitions. We will be cheering you on from the stands, while working to