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Chung Mong-Gyu praised the ‘open-air’ cooling technology used in Qatar's World Cup stadiums, on Wednesday.
Speaking to Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, organisers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he said, "I believe that technology will be an important element. I am aware that the advanced open-air stadium cooling technology at Khalifa International Stadium has received praise from many quarters.
“A lot of leagues in Asia now have the backing of top corporate houses of those countries - Korea Republic, China, Japan, and recently India.”
“Qatar's cooling system might be something these leagues could consider using after 2022, because a lot of matches are scheduled during summer months.”
The KFA President noted that the FIFA World Cup is coming back to Asia after 20 long years – a good enough reason to support 2022 FIFA World Cup. “I am aware that in addition to football development, Qatar, like the Republic of Korea in 2002, there are broader objectives of economic transformation within the hosting plans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” said Mong-Gyu.
“My best wishes to the government and people of Qatar in their endeavours. If the vision of the government is backed up by the participation of the public, Qatar will also achieve what Republic of Korea did.”
During the 2002 World Cup, the
world admired the passion with which the people of Korean Republic supported
the national team, “I hope that we will witness similar passion in Qatar for
the region's first ever FIFA World Cup.”
Chung Mong-Gyu pointed out that
most of the 2002 venues were handed over to Korean League clubs, and some of
them have staged other marquee sporting events such as the 2014 Asian Games in
Incheon, and the 2017 FIFA U20 World Cup Korea.
The Jeonju World Cup Stadium, of course, will occupy a special place in Qatari hearts following Al Sadd's coronation as Asian champions there in 2011.