Doha ∙ For the small country of Qatar, the World Cup was ‘a ball that did not fit in the hand’. However, they surprised the world by giving great hospitality to the football giant. As the competition reaches its final round, the word impossible is not in Qatar’s dictionary. The seven new stadiums and infrastructure facilities that Qatar has built are surprising the world. If the football match is inside the stadium, it is a big advantage. The whole country is in full swing with fan zones, celebrations and hype, performances by top class artists.
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A good percentage of Malayalees are among those who come to watch the game and volunteer in Qatar. Expatriate Malayalis in Qatar spend every moment in a festive mood. Everywhere you turn, there is only celebration, singing and decorative lights. Festive fun in every nook and cranny. Chaitanya, a resident of Kochi, has a hundred tongues to talk about Qatar, who is dressed up and ready. Endless sights to see. Fan zones are essential and an experience. Games, exhibitions, photo-video spots. Malayalis are another fun wherever you go. Similarly, Chaitanya says that Qatar supports the Malayalis in return.
Whether you see or be seen, Qatar has prepared endless features. Scenes cannot be compressed into a single video or photo. Chaitanya says that another feature that surprised him was the transport system here. If a match of Kerala Blasters is held in Kochi, there is a traffic jam. However, there are no traffic jams or other difficulties these days in Qatar, which flows around the world. The Corniche is the main road in Qatar. Private vehicles have been banned here since November. Despite the road closure, everything is going smoothly with no traffic jams. The fan zones provide a bigger experience than inside the stadium. Fan zones are for employees only. The Qatar World Cup is moving forward with expats.
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Every space here will make the fans more excited. There are celebrations all over Qatar. Puram inside the stadium is another. There are countless sights to be seen in every nook and cranny of the country. There is more to see. Another wonder is crowd control. Fans are flocking to Qatar breaking records so far. Everything and every moment is a new experience.
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Chaitanya is the support staff of the event. They are responsible for guiding the viewers. The boys were chosen for this months ago. A lakh of people pass through just one metro station. Passing through Stadium Station is crowded. Double locker security is provided in all spaces. Chaitanya says that as he worked in public, he was initially worried about how the fans would react if his favorite team lost. But the fans who arrive with enthusiasm return with discipline after the game. He also explained that there was no overeating or any problems from the fans.
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Qatar is in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Despite all the excitement and hype, no crimes, security threats or violence against women were reported, another World Cup record. Even as the World Cup celebrations wind down, every moment is fresh for locals and foreigners alike. When the final game is played at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, the young country of Qatar will be standing tall in front of the world.
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