Defying the Heat: Qatar's Winter Sports Fiesta
In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?
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Published on 22/07/2026 - 18:00 GMT+2
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In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?
In one of the hottest countries on the planet, something unexpected is growing on the ice.
In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges.
From ice hockey to curling, we explore how sports that are traditionally associated with cold weather find its place in the desert. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?
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