Qatar Ice Hockey Federation

The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) (Arabic: لجنة الرياضات الشتوية القطرية‎) is the governing body of winter sports in Qatar.[1]

Qatar
Association nameQatar Winter Sports Committee
IIHF CodeQAT
IIHF membership18 May 2012
PresidentKhalil Al-Jabir

History

The federation was founded in 2010, and it was accepted into the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on 18 May 2012. QWSC is currently a full member of the IIHF.[2][3][4][5] The federation's current president is Khalil Al-Jabir. QWSC is affiliated to the Qatar Olympic Committee.

References
  1. Stubits, Brian. "Jamaica, Qatar latest countries to join International Ice Hockey Federation". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  2. McGinley, Shane (2012-05-21). "Qatar latest Gulf state to eye ice hockey glory - ArabianBusiness.com". M.arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  3. "Qatar, Jamaica accepted as members of International Ice Hockey Federation". Huffingtonpost.ca. 2012-05-19. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  4. "Desert nation Qatar steps on international ice hockey arena; joins IIHF". Arabiangazette.com. 2012-05-21. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  5. "Gulftimes : CNA-Q Desert Cup from 27th". M.gulf-times.com. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
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