On October 8, Saudi hiker Abdullah al-Sumi walked through the desert area west of Riyadh and will hike alone to Doha, the Qatari capital, before the Qatar World Cup begins.

Alzumi came up with the idea earlier this year while watching a TV show in which a senior Qatari official said there would be an "unusual" experience at the upcoming World Cup.

Alzumi, 33, recalls thinking: "I'm going to Doha no matter what, even by walking!"


【Editor: Li Peiyun】