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Doha 2005
The 3rd West Asian Games were to be held from 7 to 17 April 2003 in Damascus, Syria; however they were postponed and then cancelled.
On 4 April 2002 the West Asian Games Federation decided that the Games would be held every four years, instead of two, namely one year before the Asian Games.
The Third West Asian Games was held from the 1st to 10 December 2005 in Doha, Qatar and involved over 1,200 athletes from 13 nations participating in 11 sports.
Women participated in the West Asian Games for the first time. The Iraqi National football team won the men's football tournament after beating Syria in a penalty shootout after the game finished 2-2 after extra time. Iraq goalkeeper Noor Sabri was the hero.
3rd West Asian Games Doha 2005
Opening Ceremony
01 Dec 2005
Closing Ceremony
10 Dec 2005
Host City
Doha
Country
Qatar
Nations Participating
13
Athletes
1200
Events
116
Sports
11
Sports/Disciplines
12
Participating NOCs
Bahrain
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
I.R.Iran
Oman
Syria
Iraq
Palestine
United Arab Emirates
Jordan
Qatar
Yemen
Kuwait
Sports / Disciplines
Bowling
BW
Aquatics
Diving
ADV
Swimming
ASW
Basketball
BK
Fencing
FE
Football
FB
Handball
HB
Shooting
SH
Volleyball
VB
Weightlifting
WL
Athletics
AT
Gymnastics
GY
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