MUSCAT: His Eminence Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalili, the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, praised Oman’s Al Amerat Club for withdrawing from the 2024 Beach Club World Cup in Italy due to the participation of an Israeli team in the tournament.
In a statement issued, the Grand Mufti said: “We are very pleased with the decision taken by Al Amerat Club, as it decided to withdraw from an international competition in which a Zionist team was participating.
We are also pleased with the growing awareness among the youth of the nation. We also urge the Arab, Islamic and international countries to strengthen their positions against Israel, each to the best of its ability.”
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On Thursday, Mohsin Hani Al Bahrani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Amerat Sports and Cultural Club, issued a statement to withdraw from the tournament. “We are certain that sport should be a means of understanding and cooperation between peoples, and not a tool to support or promote practices that conflict with human rights.”
The presence of the Israel team in the tournament prompted the club’s decision to forgo participation despite the potential penalties imposed by the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA).
“We are committed to supporting the Palestinian cause,” Mohsin said while acknowledging the consequences of their withdrawal.
