Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani looks on as Qatar Tourism Chairman Saad bin Ali Al Kharji (right) shakes hands with the Duke of Richmond, Chairman of Goodwood Racecourse during the sponsorship signing ceremony.
Doha: Qatar Tourism represented by Visit Qatar announced the renewal multi-year partnership with Goodwood Racecourse that will commence in 2025.
The partnership counts as a continuance of the triumphant collaboration with Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club that has been a successful 10-year partnership that commenced in 2015.
The Goodwood Festival will continue and build on its position as one of the undisputed highlights of the British Flat racing season.
It remains the biggest single sponsorship deal in British Horseracing and has enabled the Qatar Goodwood Festival to become one of the most prestigious and valuable meetings in the world.
Qatar Tourism Chairman Saad bin Ali Al Kharji said: “Building on the legacy of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, we are pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year partnership with Goodwood Racecourse. This milestone reflects our dedication to continue showcasing Qatar’s vibrant culture and distinctive offerings to a global audience. We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring, further solidifying Qatar’s positioning in the international sporting world.”
The Duke of Richmond, Chairman of Goodwood Racecourse, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club for their enormous contribution to the Qatar Goodwood Festival and to British Horseracing. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Visit Qatar, and we are very much looking forward to working with them to continue to take Visit Qatar Goodwood Festival to a new level”.
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