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Qatar 2015: Tickets go on sale for fans all around the globe

Published: 13 Nov 2014 - 06:51 am | Last Updated: 19 Jan 2022 - 03:59 pm

DOHA: Tickets for the upcoming Qatar 2015 World Handball Championship are now on sale with an expected high demand for the major international contest. 
With the ticketing website now live, sports fans all around the world can order tickets for the matches and also learn more about the remarkable championship. 
The championship begins on January 15, 2015, with a grand opening ceremony followed by the first match between the host country Qatar and Brazil at the new Lusail Multi-Purpose Hall. This will count one of the great experiences for all our fans in Qatar and in the region, as they get to see their world’s best teams play the ‘Game of fast’. 
The website allows people to choose their tickets according to their preference; whether it’s by their favourite team, by date or even by venue.  
People are advised to book early, as pre-registered tickets will receive their allotment first. 
Varieties of ticket prices are available according to everyone’s seating preferences
All ticket sale proceeds will go to “Educate A Child”, a global programme from Education 
Above All (EAA), founded by H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, that aims to increase the number of children worldwide who can access education.
Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Director General, Qatar 2015 said: “Today is an important milestone in our progress towards hosting this prestigious event. Given Qatar 2015’s global nature, we’ve ensured that people can book their tickets wherever they are in the world through our website,” he said.
 “The ticketing website covers everything taking in the championship with full details on match schedules, venues and ticket prices.”THE PENINSULA