2022 World Cup fans can be housed in Bedouin-style desert camps March 21, 2016 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps. Some of the 500,000 fans expected in the Gulf nation might be accommodated under canvas near stadiums, BBC Sport reports. "At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase hospitality and friendship of the Middle East," said a spokesman. "As a result, we are actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars." Bedouin campsites are inspired by the homes of tribes that have historically lived in the Arabian and Syrian deserts. The tournament has already been moved from its traditional June-July slot to December over concerns about high temperatures.  Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
