Power Slap Event in Doha Draws Online Calls for Cancellation

An announcement that Doha is set to host a Power Slap competition has sparked controversy online, with critics calling for the event to be cancelled.

The competition, which involves participants exchanging slaps, drew objections from social media users who argued that it undermines human dignity.

Critics also said the event conflicts with religious teachings and values, making its planned staging in the Qatari capital a focus of debate.

The backlash followed the announcement of a date for the competition. The available information does not indicate whether organisers have responded to the calls for cancellation or whether the event’s status has changed.