The Qatar World Cup is going to be different for whatever reason. In addition to organizing the World Cup, which was held for the first time on Arabian soil, it also sends many eye-opening messages to the world. Full credit for the World Cup win goes to the organizers and volunteers. There are no policemen here who are carrying long batons and assaulting common people. Meet the police who behave politely but do not bend the rules. Special treatment for women and children at metro stations and stadiums.
I was also able to see the friendliness of the Qatari police. Last Friday, my mother came with me to watch the Switzerland-Serbia match. Mother lives with her sister-in-law in Qatar. He took his mother to the stadium where the match was taking place. There is a strict security check. The belt should also be taken off. After my examination I looked at my mother.
Amma was seen going to the scanning machine for the test. And not to be seen. As she looked at her mother, a female police officer approached her smiling. “You are searching for your mother. Don’t worry. She is in our security checking room, she will be back soon. Then she stayed with me until my mother came. She was wearing a sari. She was the only woman who came to that stadium wearing a sari. That’s why they took her for detailed inspection. Understood. After a while, the mother came back smiling. Then the mother had a hundred tongues to talk regarding the examination. The behavior and methods of the female officer who was examined became a new experience for the mother. Even when we enter the stadium, we are greeted with smiles.
Good for everyone
Qatar World Cup is a good experience not only for ordinary people but also for differently abled people. With Ghanim Al Mufta, a person with disabilities, being announced as the World Cup ambassador and performing at the opening ceremony, it was certain that the World Cup would be disability-friendly in Qatar. Every subsequent news seems to change this announcement. Special rooms have been prepared in stadiums for spectators who need care and those who are physically challenged. Qatar has set up the largest number of sensory rooms in the history of the FIFA World Cup to watch the match without any rush. Audio descriptive commentary of all matches is available in Arabic. The rooms can be enjoyed in peace and quiet without any loud noise or noise. Skilled staff are here. Mobile sensory rooms have also been set up across the country for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle. There are mobile sensory rooms at the Corniche, where the Supreme Committee’s World Cup cultural events are held, and the FIFA Fan Festival at Albida Park.
Robo met Macgovan in Luzyle’s stadium, but the first stadium was not the first stadium. Rocco witnessed five World Cup matches in 11 days from a special seat in the stadium. This was due to Qatar’s disability-friendly attitude and excellent organization. “Usually accessible seats for such people are at the bottom. Therefore, it was not possible to watch the match in a good way. But the way it has been done here is highly commendable. Seats are reserved in such a way that differently abled people can watch the game from a clear angle. Moreover, such seats are around the stadium and they have a chance to choose it… Rocco’s father shared his happiness. “One of the matches was at the Khalifa International Stadium. We were able to reach the stadium very easily. There were smooth footpaths and support from volunteers all along the way. Thanks to Qatar,” he added. Apart from watching football, McGowan is also an avid footballer and has been part of the Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendly Program for the past three years.
Gibran’s Dreamer
Ahead of the Uruguay-Ghana match, two of the children standing in front of the players during the national anthem were in wheelchairs. One of them was a Malayali boy. Ten-year-old Jibran Nadeer, a native of Kannur. Gibran, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was a dream come true of his undying love for football. Gibran, who came to watch the match with his uncle, was invited to the ground by FIFA officials. It was a dream-like experience for Kunju Gibran to be hugged and shaken by stars including Louis Suarez.
Fifa fan following 10 lakhs
Since its launch on the eve of the World Cup, the FIFA Fan Festival at Albida Park has so far attracted more than 1 million people. FIFA and Qatar celebrated this achievement with a huge celebration. To celebrate the milestone of 10 lakhs, the lucky fan who completed 10 lakhs was gifted a pair of tickets to the FIFA World Cup finals. The lucky winners are Haitham Mokhtar and his best friend Sara from Egypt. The two were presented with tickets along with the official match ball of the Qatar World Cup signed by football legends. Haitham, who is a Brazil fan, said that this time he wants the Argentina-Portugal final. Located within walking distance of Doha Corniche, the FIFA Fan Festival is a gathering place for fans to celebrate their World Cup passion.
Sudeep S. Kadavallur
