September 4: Qatar Airways has extended its congratulations to the organisers of the 18th Asian Games held in Indonesia following a spectacular, star-studded closing ceremony featuring a host of Asia’s most celebrated dancers, musicians and artists at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Jakarta on Sunday, September 2.

The national carrier of Qatar said it is proud to have been the prestige partner and official airline for the games, which saw the nation’s most talented athletes bring home a total of 13 medals including six gold, four silver and three bronze, across several sporting events.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said, “Qatar Airways was delighted to see such a fitting end to the 18th Asian Games, which has been a successful and exciting tournament from the start to the finish. As the prestige partner and official airline of this world-class sporting event, Qatar Airways has been extremely proud to play such a significant part in uniting fans from around the globe, something which is central to the airline’s belief in the power of sport and its ability to bring people together.”

This is the second time that Qatar Airways has sponsored the prestigious Asian Games. The airline was also the official airline of the 15th Asian Games held in Doha in 2006.

The Asian Games is a pancontinental multi-sporting event held every four years, and is the second largest multi-sporting event after the Olympic Games.