Qatar picked to host 2018 gymnastics worlds


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KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Qatar has been chosen to host the 2018 gymnastics world championships.

The International Gymnastics Federation says Doha will host the event, but the proposed Oct. 12-28 dates must be confirmed later.

Doha was the only candidate.

Qatar will also host the handball worlds next January and football's World Cup in 2022.

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