2011 Arab Games
{{Short description|International multi-sport event}}
{{Infobox games
| name = XII Arab Games
| logo = Arab Games 2011-logo.jpg
| size = 175
| caption =
| host_city = Doha, Qatar
| nations = 21
| athletes = 8,000 (est.)
| events = 318 in 27 sports
| opening = December 9
| closing = December 23
| opened_by = Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
| athlete_oath =
| judge_oath =
| torch_lighter =
| stadium = Khalifa International Stadium
| previous = 2007 Cairo
| next = 2023 Algeria
}}
{{Location map|Qatar|label=Doha|mark=Green_pog.svg|lat_deg=|lon_deg=|lat=25.286667|long=51.533333|width=230|float=right|thumb|alt=A map of Qatar with Doha marked in the east of the country.|caption=Location of the host city of the games in Qatar.}}
The 2011 Arab Games also known as the 12th Arab Games took place in Doha, Qatar from 6 to 23 December 2011.{{cite web|title=General Schedule |url=http://rs.arabgames2011.qa/ENG/ZZ/ZZS100A_@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENG.htm |publisher=2011 Arab Games Doha |access-date=8 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107134020/http://rs.arabgames2011.qa/ENG/ZZ/ZZS100A_%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40%40ENG.htm |archive-date=7 January 2012 }} This was the first time that the country had hosted the multi-sport event. Khalifa International Stadium was the main venue for the competition.
Preparation
=Host selection=
Qatar was awarded rights to organise the games beating Lebanon in the bidding process.National Committee for co-ordinating Conferences and Events. Retrieved on 2010-07-13.[http://www.qatarolympics.org/topics/index.asp?g=%7B64630E51-D812-43C7-B182-4C5E25BB0446%7D Qatar awarded rights to host 12th Arab Games in 2011] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930025120/http://www.qatarolympics.org/topics/index.asp?g=%7B64630E51-D812-43C7-B182-4C5E25BB0446%7D |date=2011-09-30 }} published by the Qatar Olympic Committee on 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2011-03-10.[https://archive.today/20120913082420/http://www.sports-city.org/news_details.php?news_id=5801&idCategory=34 Qatar to host Arab Games in 2011] published by Sports City on 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2011-03-10. {{dead link|date=October 2011}} Arab Federation for Sports secretary-general Othman Al-Saad said that Qatar's hosting of the Pan-Arab Games would give the event "more momentum and significance in light of the huge capabilities and world-class sports facilities which Qatar owns."[http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=246347&version=1&template_id=57&parent_id=56 Doha first] in the Persian Gulf region to host Pan-Arab Games {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607200717/http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=246347&version=1&template_id=57&parent_id=56 |date=June 7, 2011 }}. Gulf Times (2008-10-07). Retrieved on 2010-07-13.
Khalifa International Stadium was chosen to be the focal point of the games, hosting the opening ceremonies, while the closing ceremonies were held on Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
=Transport=
Public Transport for the event was provided by Mowasalat in the form of Buses, Taxis and Limousines. The opening and closing ceremonies were allocated 100 buses for the respective days. There were on average approximately 230 buses dedicated to the games to transport Athletes, Games Staff, Coaching Staff, Media, and Sports Officials to and from The Airport, Hotels, Athlete's Village, Sports Venues, Practice Venues, and the Media Centre. The services were planned & scheduled by Mowasalat’s Mass Transit Planning Manager Mr Sheldon Cowie (Now - The Roster Shed) who also managed the event transport operationally with TMS (Transport Management Services)
=Mascot and medals=
Wathnan, a graceful yet fun-spirited white Arabian horse was designed as the mascot for the Games. An important animal in Arabian culture, the horse is a symbol of great strength and agility.[https://www.mobilk.net/en/mobile-news-5-6753.html Qtel] Pearl and emerald studded Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals were awarded to winning athletes, accompanied by mascot stuffed toy. The medals were measured 70 mm in diameter and 6 mm in thickness with base made out of pewter.[https://www.gamesbids.com/forums/topic/20730-2011-pan-arab-games-in-doha/ 2011 Pan-Arab Games in Doha]
Venues
[https://web.archive.org/web/20111209123209/http://www.arabgames2011.qa/newen/venues/ Venues][https://web.archive.org/web/20111204042620/http://www.arabgames2011.qa/newen/sports/ Sports]
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!Venue !Events !Capacity !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | |||
| rowspan=8|ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence | Athletics, opening and closing ceremonies (Khalifa International Stadium) | 50, 000 | |
| Swimming (Hamad Aquatic Centre) | 2,000 | ||
| Chess (Ladies zone) | |||
| Handball (Women's Indoor hall) | |||
| Gymnastics (Dome C2) | |||
| Fencing, Table tennis (Dome C3) | |||
| Wrestling (Dome C4) | |||
| Boxing (Dome C5) | |||
| Lusail Cycling course | Cycling (Road) | ||
| Lusail Shooting Complex | Archery, Shooting | ||
| rowspan=3|Al-Gharafa Sports Club | Football (Stadium) | 25,000 | |
| Beach volleyball (BV Arena)
| rowspan="2" | | rowspan="2" | | |||
| Basketball (Indoor hall) | |||
| Al-Dana Club | Bodybuilding, Weightlifting | ||
| Qatar Equestrian Federation | Equestrian (Dressage, Jumping) | ||
| rowspan=2|Al-Sadd Sports Club | Football (Stadium) | 15,000 | |
| Goalball (demonstration) (Indoor hall) | |||
| rowspan=2|Al-Rayyan Sports Club | Football (Stadium) | 21,282 | |
| Volleyball (Indoor hall) | |||
| Mesaieed Endurance Course | Equestrian (Endurance) | ||
| Doha Golf Club | Golf | ||
| Doha Sailing Club | Sailing | ||
| Qatar Bowling Centre | Bowling | ||
| Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation | Cue Sports | ||
| Qatar Sports Club | Judo, Karate, Taekwondo (Indoor hall) | ||
| Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex | Squash, Tennis |
Sports
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- {{GamesSport|Archery|Events=19}}
- {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=45}}
- {{GamesSport|Basketball|Events=2}}
- {{GamesSport|Bodybuilding|Events=7}}
- {{GamesSport|Bowling|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Boxing|Events=10}}
- {{GamesSport|Chess|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Cue sports|Events=5}}
- {{GamesSport|Cycling|Events=7}}
- {{GamesSport|Equestrian|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Fencing|Events=12}}
- {{GamesSport|Football|Events=1}}
- {{GamesSport|Golf|Events=4}}
- {{GamesSport|Gymnastics|Events=15}}
- {{GamesSport|Handball|Events=2}}
- {{GamesSport|Judo|Events=16}}
- {{GamesSport|Karate|Events=16}}
- {{GamesSport|Sailing|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Shooting|Events=36}}
- {{GamesSport|Squash|Events=2}}
- {{GamesSport|Swimming|Events=38}}
- {{GamesSport|Table tennis|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Taekwondo|Events=16}}
- {{GamesSport|Tennis|Events=6}}
- {{GamesSport|Volleyball|Events=3}}
- {{GamesSport|Weightlifting|Events=12}}
- {{GamesSport|Wrestling|Events=14}}
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=Demonstration sports=
- {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=30}}
- {{GamesSport|Goalball|Events=1}}
Participating National Olympic Committees
Initially, all twenty-two nations of the Union of Arab National Olympic Committees were scheduled to compete at the games.{{in lang|ar}} [http://www.doha2011.qa/site/topics/static.asp?cu_no=1&lng=0&template_id=361&temp_type=42&parent_id=360 Participating countries]. Doha 2011. Retrieved on 2010-07-13. {{dead link|date=July 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} However, Syria withdrew its team in November 2011 in protest of the Arab League's suspension of the country's membership.[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/14/c_131246213.htm Syria boycotts the Arab games in Qatar] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311200030/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/14/c_131246213.htm |date=2012-03-11 }}. Xinhua (2011-11-14). Retrieved on 2011-12-11.
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- {{flag|Algeria}} (223)
- {{flag|Bahrain}} (171)
- {{flag|Comoros}} (21)
- {{flag|Djibouti}} (38)
- {{flag|Egypt}} (349)
- {{flag|Iraq}} (436) (Top Nation)
- {{flag|Jordan}} (240)
- {{flag|Kuwait}} (260)
- {{flag|Lebanon}} (99)
- {{flag|Libya}} (148)
- {{flag|Mauritania|1959}} (43)
- {{flag|Morocco}} (253)
- {{flag|Oman}} (94)
- {{flag|Palestine}} (109)
- {{flag|Qatar}} (370) (Host)
- {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} (232)
- {{flag|Somalia}} (22)
- {{flag|Sudan}} (191)
- {{flag|Syria}} (withdrew)
- {{flag|Tunisia}} (218)
- {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} (144)
- {{flag|Yemen}} (46)
- {{flag|BRN}} (38)
- {{flag|CHA}} (37)
- {{flag|SSD}} (32)
- {{flag|ERI}} (29)
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Medal table
{{Medals table
| caption =
| host = QAT
| flag_template =
| event =
| team =
| gold_EGY = 90 | silver_EGY = 76 | bronze_EGY = 67
| gold_TUN = 54 | silver_TUN = 45 | bronze_TUN = 39
| gold_MAR = 37 | silver_MAR = 22 | bronze_MAR = 54
| gold_QAT = 30 | silver_QAT = 38 | bronze_QAT = 40 | host_QAT = yes
| gold_ALG = 16 | silver_ALG = 31 | bronze_ALG = 41
| gold_KSA = 15 | silver_KSA = 12 | bronze_KSA = 19
| gold_KUW = 14 | silver_KUW = 18 | bronze_KUW = 31
| gold_BHR = 12 | silver_BHR = 12 | bronze_BHR = 14
| gold_JOR = 11 | silver_JOR = 14 | bronze_JOR = 23
| gold_IRQ = 11 | silver_IRQ = 13 | bronze_IRQ = 34
| gold_UAE = 10 | silver_UAE = 9 | bronze_UAE = 16
| gold_LIB = 8 | silver_LIB = 5 | bronze_LIB = 16
| gold_OMA = 4 | silver_OMA = 7 | bronze_OMA = 10
| gold_YEM = 2 | silver_YEM = 2 | bronze_YEM = 3
| gold_PLE = 1 | silver_PLE = 2 | bronze_PLE = 5
| gold_LBY = 1 | silver_LBY = 1 | bronze_LBY = 7
| gold_DJI = 1 | silver_DJI = 1 | bronze_DJI = 1
| gold_SUD = 0 | silver_SUD = 7 | bronze_SUD = 7
| gold_COM = 0 | silver_COM = 0 | bronze_COM = 0
| gold_MTN = 0 | silver_MTN = 0 | bronze_MTN = 0 | name_MTN = {{flagteam|MTN|1959}}
| gold_SOM = 0 | silver_SOM = 0 | bronze_SOM = 0
| gold_ERI = 0 | silver_ERI = 0 | bronze_ERI = 0
| gold_CHA = 0 | silver_CHA = 0 | bronze_CHA = 0
| gold_SSD = 0 | silver_SSD = 0 | bronze_SSD = 0
| gold_BRN = 0 | silver_BRN = 0 | bronze_BRN = 0
}}
Paralympic Medal Standings
Medals in 30 Para Athletics and 1 Goalball events were awarded to athletes from respective participating nations. However, as demonstration events, they were not counted into the official medal table.
{{Medals table
| caption =
| host = QAT
| flag_template =
| event =
| team =
| gold_TUN = 9 | silver_TUN = 8 | bronze_TUN = 3
| gold_ALG = 4 | silver_ALG = 6 | bronze_ALG = 2
| gold_EGY = 4 | silver_EGY = 4 | bronze_EGY = 0
| gold_IRQ = 5 | silver_IRQ = 3 | bronze_IRQ = 6
| gold_MAR = 3 | silver_MAR = 3 | bronze_MAR = 1
| gold_LBY = 1 | silver_LBY = 3 | bronze_LBY = 2
| gold_PLE = 1 | silver_PLE = 1 | bronze_PLE = 4
| gold_KSA = 1 | silver_KSA = 3 | bronze_KSA = 1
| gold_JOR = 1 | silver_JOR = 0 | bronze_JOR = 3
| gold_UAE = 2 | silver_UAE = 0 | bronze_UAE = 6
| gold_QAT = 0 | silver_QAT = 0 | bronze_QAT = 2 | host_QAT = yes
}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20111209085252/http://www.arabgames2011.qa/newen/ Official website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120107132701/http://rs.arabgames2011.qa/ Official Results website]
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3awm_XugE0 Opening ceremony video]
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Category:2011 in multi-sport events