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Doha 2026 ready for Gulf Games: mascot Washeq announces regional sports spectacle in Qatar in May
Find out how Doha is completing preparations for Gulf Games 2026, a multisport competition that will bring together more than a thousand athletes from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. We bring an overview of the program, the symbolism of the mascot Washeq, sports venues, sponsors and Qatar's wider role in organizing major regional sporting events. The Games are held from May 11 to 22.
06.05.2026