DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) in cooperation with the Asian soccer ruling body AFC successfully concluded a Level B coaching workshop which attracted a huge batch of participants from around the country. The closing ceremony of the workshop was attended by Fahad Thani, Director of the Development Department of QFA. AFC coaching officials Badr Abdul Jalil and Abdul Qadir, the accredited lecturer at the AFC, were also present at the concluding ceremony. Qadir headed a series of lectures and theoretical presentations during the workshop. Fahd Fakhro and Wisam Shamil also attended the workshop. "We believe in the importance of developing coaches because the coach is an essential element in the development of the sport," Fahd Thani said in his closing remarks. "The courses were immensely useful and I am confident that the participants are richer for the experience," he said. The workshop also the participation of former Qatar national team captain Wisam Rizq, Bashir and Nabil Anwar. The trio engaged in wide-ranging debates on the finer elements of coaching from different angles. "Such workshops undoubtedly contribute effectively in the development of any young coach. The capacity to improve in any individual gets highlighted when he or she features at such workshops," Fahad Thani said. "We are committed to promoting and developing the game as we eye the future. I applaud the important lectures delivered by Abdul Qadir, Wisam Shamil and Fahd Fakhro," he said. Fahad Thani said QFA remained keen to add to the coaching base in the country, saying the Qatari football ruling body will continue to conduct more coaching workshops in the future. "Participants can feature at such workshops and get higher degree certificates," he said. He also praised the presence of Qinda Al-Ali at the workshop, underlining the importance of women's participation at football conferences. "The QFA and AFC have put together a wonderful effort of continuing to develop the game in this fashion. Stay tuned for more good news," Fahad Thani said. AFC lecturer Qadir thanked 'QFA for the tremendous support and will to develop the sport in Qatar and in Asia'. "We are only delighted to be here and spread the learning to as many people as possible," Qadir said at awards ceremony. Former Qatar captain and Al Sadd stalwart Wisam said: "This workshop highlights the intention of all stakeholders in developing the sport. We gave some lectures on coaching from a player's perspective. Our ideas and thoughts were well received." "QFA and AFC are creating opportunities to cater to the next generation of coaches and players. I am thrilled to be part of this magnificent event," Rizq, who played more than 10 internationals for Qatar, said. Certificates were handed out at the ceremony by Fahad Thani to all those who featured at the workshop.