Qatari organisers hoping more Indian eyeballs during 2022 FIFA World Cup than 2018 edition

The organisers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar predict extra Indian eyeballs than in the course of the 2018 version because the matches will likely be performed at handy timings for the viewers within the nation, the CEO Nasser Al Khater stated on Wednesday.

Qatar will develop into the primary nation within the Middle East to host the mega sporting occasion, which is able to kick off from November 21, 2022.

“It (FIFA World Cup) may not be as gigantic (in India) as Cricket World Cup but the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia drew broadcast audiences of nearly 300 million in India and this is only going to go further up in 2022,” Khater informed PTI in an interview.

“In India, majority of matches will kick-off at convenient times. During group stage, the first game will start at 15:30 IST and the last game at 00:30 IST. The second and third matches at 18:30 and 21:30 IST respectively, which will both be consumed by prime time evening broadcast audience in India.” Khater stated Qatar is dedicated to ship an reasonably priced and thrilling expertise to anybody who visits the nation in the course of the World Cup.

“We are committed to delivering an exciting, memorable and affordable FIFA World Cup for everyone visiting in 2022, particularly in light of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the hard times we live in, we will ensure that 2022 remains affordable for everyone,” he stated.

According to Khater, Qatar will welcome Indian golf equipment in the event that they wish to use the services.

“Indian clubs are always welcome to Qatar, whether for training or competition, and I am certain that anyone who makes the trip will enjoy world class facilities and our renowned hospitality,” he signed off. Qatar had used cooling methods at FIFA World Cup stadiums in the course of the AFC Champions League matches in September and the highest official stated that they have been able to share the know-how with nations having comparable local weather.

“This was driven by several legacy considerations…to use these venues year-round in the lead up to and after 2022. This was a benefit witnessed firsthand during the AFC Champions League, and a demonstration of how this legacy is taking shape before 2022,” he stated.

“We are definitely open to sharing our knowledge and expertise when it comes to the cooling technology with any country with a similar climate to Qatar who may benefit rom it.”