" At Sheikh Saoud’s instigation the QOC has initiated several ambitious, long reaching projects to find and nurture athletic talent among Qatari youth through the Schools Olympic Program and other events that target the country's young and generate greater interest in and understanding of sports. Working hand in hand with educational institutions Sheikh Saoud and his organization want to teach students that the importance of sports is in participating – encouraging team spirit and mental and physical discipline - not just winning. "