About Us

After gaining an extensive experience in hosting major international sport, Doha is preparing to host the 2023 World Judo Championship, which will be held on May 7th – 14th at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena.

The World Judo Championships are the highest level of international judo competition, along with the Olympic judo competition. The championships are held once every year (except the years when the Olympics take place) by the International Judo Federation, & qualified judoka compete in their respective categories as representatives of their home countries. Team competitions have also been held since 1994. The men’s championships began in 1956, though the format and periodicity of the championships have changed over time.

The last edition of the championships took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in 2022, then flag was handed over to the state of Qatar, the next host country of 2023.

National
Characteristics

Qatar is a nation passionate about sport. Explicit within our Qatar National Vision 2030, is the recognition that sport inspires, encourages ambition, and leads to the development of a healthy, prosperous and cohesive society.

As a city, Doha provides a rich and diverse multicultural society that continues to welcome people from around the world. Our passionate people, along with the highest levels of government, fully support hosting the judo world championship to inspire the best in human endeavour.

Qatar Located at the heart of the Arabian Gulf, an independent sovereign Arab State and member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League, and the United Nations. Qatar is home to a large expatriate community, made up of more than 100 different nationalities employed in various sectors of the economy.

Meteorological Conditions

The city of Doha is situated on a flat area with the average altitude of all competition sites ranging from between 4 m and 20 m above sea level.

Exceptional record of hosting international events at the highest caliber

Sport is a fundamental element of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and provides the catalyst for every area of the nation’s development.

As a result, Qatar has emerged to become a true global sports hub in a central location perfectly bridging East and West, with world leading facilities and a knowledge bank of major event experience. This was also witnessed when Qatar hosted the World Cup 2022 that was an event that many continue to talk positively about today, from a managerial, planning, technical and artistic perspective, audience management, and media presence and coverage.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).

Culture & Tourist Attractions

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena of Al Sadd Sports Club is an Olympic-standard, multipurpose sports hall equipped with state-of-the-art and sustainable facilities that can hold 7,700 spectators.

The arena has two training courts, six dressing rooms, special VIP areas and one for senior visitors and media professionals. also has private spaces for family and women.

The Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya arena has many advantages to serve the public, such as congregations, restaurants, cafes, meeting rooms and parties. The design of this ARENA deserved a four-star assessment according to the Global Sustainability System (GSAS).