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Qatar clubs prepare for Presidential elections

Qatar clubs prepare for Presidential elections

QNA

As the resumption of QNB Stars League draws nearer, sports clubs are also preparing for its election for the 2020-2024 term. 

Elections are set to be highly competitive at Qatar SC, Al Arabi SC, Al Khor SC, Al Sailiya SC, and Al Rayyan SC despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has affected professional sports all over the world. 

Clubs have already sent their general assembly dates to the Ministry of Culture and Sports, with the first one belonging to Al Markhiya SC on July 16. 

It will be followed by Al Wakrah SC, who will hold their general assembly on July 18, with H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Thani favourite to continue leading the club. 

July 20 will see Al Khor SC hold their general assembly, with former Qatar national team player Mohammed Mubarak Al Mohannadi looking to be the next president. 

Afterwards comes the general assemblies of Muaither SC, Al Kharatiyat SC, Al Shihaniya SC, and Al Rayyan SC on July 27, August 11, August 13, and August 24 respectively. The general assembly of Al Sadd SC will be less than a week later on August 30.