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Participants learn to curl during launch of 2026 Winter Sports Development Programme in Doha.

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Video. Ice in the desert: Qatar kicks off 2026 Year of Culture

Updated: 03/05/2026 - 13:32 GMT+2

From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.

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