These medal winners are not really Qatari because their citizenship is frequently withdrawn once their running/Chess playing/jumping days are over.
In many sports (such as rugby) you can only obtain a new nationality by residing in the country for several years and never have played for another country. However,in athletics you just need to be granted a passport. So passports are given and then taken away.
These medal winners are not really Qatari because their citizenship is frequently withdrawn once their running/Chess playing/jumping days are over.
In many sports (such as rugby) you can only obtain a new nationality by residing in the country for several years and never have played for another country. However,in athletics you just need to be granted a passport. So passports are given and then taken away.