Qatar Ice Hockey Federation Explained

The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) (Arabic: لجنة الرياضات الشتوية القطرية) is the governing body of winter sports in Qatar.^[1]

History

The federation was founded in 2010, and it was accepted into the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on 18 May 2012. QWSC is currently a full member of the IIHF.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} The federation's current president is Khalil Al-Jabir. QWSC is affiliated to the Qatar Olympic Committee.

External links

• IIHF profile
• National Teams of Ice Hockey

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stubits . Brian . Jamaica, Qatar latest countries to join International Ice Hockey Federation . CBSSports.com . 2016-10-23.
2. Web site: McGinley . Shane . Qatar latest Gulf state to eye ice hockey glory - ArabianBusiness.com . M.arabianbusiness.com . 2012-05-21 . 2016-10-23.
3. Web site: Qatar, Jamaica accepted as members of International Ice Hockey Federation . Huffingtonpost.ca . 2012-05-19 . 2016-10-23.
4. Web site: Desert nation Qatar steps on international ice hockey arena; joins IIHF . Arabiangazette.com . 2012-05-21 . 2016-10-23.
5. Web site: Gulftimes : CNA-Q Desert Cup from 27th . M.gulf-times.com . 2014-02-25 . 2016-10-23.