A man leads camels before a race in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar. All photos: AFP
A man leads camels before a race in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar. All photos: AFP
A camel with a robot jockey competes in a race
A camel with a robot jockey competes in a race
A camel is prepared for a race in Al Sheehaniya, Doha. The eyes of football fans around the globe are on Qatar as the World Cup approaches
A camel is prepared for a race in Al Sheehaniya, Doha. The eyes of football fans around the globe are on Qatar as the World Cup approaches
Camels jostle for position during a race in Doha
Camels jostle for position during a race in Doha
The focus will move from camel racing to football when the tournament kicks off
The focus will move from camel racing to football when the tournament kicks off
A camel races in Al Sheehaniya municipality
A camel races in Al Sheehaniya municipality
Camels prepare for the start of a race in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
Camels prepare for the start of a race in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
The race is shown on a big screen in Al Sheehaniya. World Cup matches will be shown on vast screens at fan zones across the region
The race is shown on a big screen in Al Sheehaniya. World Cup matches will be shown on vast screens at fan zones across the region

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Camel racing in Qatar - in pictures

Event is held in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha

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November 19, 2022

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