(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Airways has congratulated Mohamed ElShorbagy, winner of the Qatar Classic Squash Championship 2017.
The top Egyptian player was one of 32 who gathered in Doha from around the world to take part in the tournament.
Qatar Airways displayed its award-winning hospitality during the World Series Tournament, which took place from October 29 until November 3.
Some of the world's top squash professionals competed for the coveted total prize of $165,000 the largest award in the tournament's history. Qatar Airways cabin crew presented the winning trophy to ElShorbagy, who won with a resounding 3-1 victory over close rival Tarek Momen, during the final on November 3 at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker said, 'Qatar Airways was delighted to sponsor the Qatar Classic Squash Championship, which welcomed visitors from around the world to this highly-successful tournament. Qatar Airways has long been a global ambassador for sport and strongly believes in its ability to bring people together from nations all over the world, united in a common purpose.
Qatar Squash Federation president Nasser bin Ghanim al-Khelaifi said, 'Without any doubt, the 2017 Qatar Classic has exceeded our expectations. From the attendance to the organisation, as well as the enthusiasm of the fans, the tournament has been a resounding success. Of course, we wouldn't have been able to achieve all these without the tremendous efforts of the wonderful organising committee as well as the great support of our sponsors, including Qatar's world-class airline, Qatar Airways. I am indeed grateful to them for partnering with us to achieve this great feat.
This year's Qatar Classic Squash Championship featured a number of the world's top squash players, including Gregory Gaultier, Karim Abdel Gawad, Marwan Elshorbagy, Ali Farag, Tarek Momen, Nick Mathew and James Willstrop, among others, who all came together to participate in the squash championship.
Qatar Airways supports a wide range of sporting activities and associations around the world, including sponsorship of the FIA Formula E Championship and the Sydney Swans. Qatar Airways was announced in May as an official partner and the official airline partner of FIFA as part of a sponsorship package lasting until 2022.
Upcoming events sponsored by Qatar Airways will include the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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