Camel racing in Qatar - in pictures

Event is held in Al Sheehaniya municipality in Doha

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 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

The focus will move from camel racing to football when the tournament kicks off

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)

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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