Qatar Creates

On Olympic Day, we look at sport through the eyes of an athlete whose journey has become part of Qatar’s history.

For Mutaz Barshim, sport begins with something already within us: creativity, drive, discipline and the desire to keep growing. Through his achievements, and through the moments that brought Qatar together, he turned sport into part of the country’s living memory. Not only through competition, but through the way families and younger generations see sport as part of their own culture.

As Qatar continues to shape its place on the global sporting stage and looks ahead to its upcoming Olympic chapter, Mutaz’s story reminds us that sport is more than a result. It is a reflection of who we are, the cultures we welcome, and the aspirations we continue to carry forward.

Today, we celebrate Mutaz Barshim as part of ✨