11.10.2008
Legal
No Obstacles
Doha 2016 has identified no legal obstacles to the organisation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Doha in 2016. In particular, there are no obstacles to implementing Rule 53 of the Olympic Charter to authorise entry into Qatar for holders of an Olympic identity and accreditation card and valid passport.
The 2006 Asian Games in Doha have provided clear evidence of Qatar’s ability to successfully host a major international multi-sport event, to welcome athletes from all over the world, and to cooperate effectively with an international organisation such as the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
Olympic law
Nevertheless, Doha 2016 recognises the need for precise legislation to ensure all rights will be honoured and all obligations met at the highest levels. Therefore, Doha 2016, the Olympic Committee (QOC) and the government of Qatar all pledge to work with the IOC to establish an Olympic Law that satisfies this standard of commitment to cooperation.
Committed to combating doping
In March 2005, the QOC established the Qatar National Anti-doping Commission to carry out the anti-doping functions of the QOC. And in December 2007, WADA and the Qatar Olympic Committee announced that Qatar will be home to a WADA-approved anti-doping laboratory to serve the entire Gulf region.