The state of Qatar will host the 2012 edition of IHF Super Globe due to be held from 27 August to 1 September, 2012. `The draw for the Preliminary Round of the 2012 Super Globe took place in Doha on Saturday 23 June, Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) reported. Defending champion THW Kiel will face Mudhar (Saudi-Arabia, Asian representative), Al-Sadd (Qatar, host) and Sydney (Australia/Oceania representative) in the first stage. 2011 finalist and European representative Atletico Madrid will compete with Al-Zamalek (Egypt/Africa), Metodista Sao Bernardo (Brazil/Pan America) and Al Jeish (Qatar, wild card participant). The IHF Super Globe will take place in the Al-Gharaffa Arena in Doha.