Qatar’s Nada Mohamed Wafa elected chair of ISSA Athletes Committee

TAIF, Saudi Arabia : Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the association’s General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

The meeting was attended by representatives of ISSA member countries.

Wafa’s election follows a career that has included participation in regional and international competitions. In her new role, she will lead the committee responsible for representing athletes and promoting their participation in ISSA activities and events.

Her appointment strengthens Qatar’s representation within regional and international sports organisations and reflects the country’s contribution to sports development and initiatives supporting athletes.

Wafa has represented Qatar at several major international events, including the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in South Korea.

The appointment gives Wafa a new role in athlete representation while adding to Qatar’s involvement in international sports organisations. It also provides her with an opportunity to contribute to ISSA’s efforts to support athletes and increase their participation in its programmes and competitions.