Mohammed Al-Atwan, General Supervisor of Al Rayyan Sports Club, welcomed the attendees at the opening ceremony of the 27th Asian Club Handball Championship for Men. In his speech, he said: ‘From Qatar and the Arab world, we welcome you to the 27th Asian Club Handball Championship for Men, hosted by Al Rayyan Sports Club. This edition holds a number of exclusive surprises for the fans who will be present throughout the tournament.’
He added: ‘The organizing committee has worked tirelessly over the past period to make the 27th edition one of the most successful tournaments. The opening ceremony reflects the great effort made by young national talents, as they sought to present a unique event befitting the tournament’s status and importance to the State of Qatar. Starting today, and for twelve days, the Al Duhail Hall will witness exciting matches and thrilling moments, bringing together 9 teams from various Arab and Asian countries. We wish them all success and high-level performance and sportsmanship.’
He continued: ‘On this occasion, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the 27th edition, namely Dalla Group, Sucast Company, and Al Shaala Hotel, for their contributions and active role in being part of the success of this event at the local, regional, and international levels. We also extend our sincere thanks to the Asian Federation and the tournament’s organizing committee, chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Al Qasqaa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, for their trust and unlimited support in raising the overall level of the tournament and presenting an exceptional edition.”