The major maneuvers began in Qatar. The national daily Al Watanreports that the country is very actively preparing a candidacy file for the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036. Citing sources “ reliable », the Doha-based media explains all the government agencies concerned are mobilized on the project. In accordance with the new IOC directives, Qatar would work on a file based on more than 80% of already existing sites, a modern and efficient transport network, and Qatar's experience in organizing major events, including the Football World Cup in 2022 and the World Athletics Championships in 2019. Doha had entered into a “dialogue phase” with the IOC for the Games in 2032, finally awarded in 2021 to Brisbane and Queensland.
