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Qatar’s Scalzone Secures Silver in Thrilling Trap Shooting Showdown

China - Angelo Scalzone of Qatar to secure a hard-fought victory for silver in the men’s trap event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou on Monday. William Hinton of the United States held off a relentless challenge from Scalzone in the final series to clinch gold. The victory represents another important milestone for Hinton, who demons

27 Jul

Qatar U18 basketball team Opens Asian Qualifiers with victory over Saudi Arabia

DOHA - Qatar’s U18 basketball team made a strong start in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship, defeating Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the tournament hosted in Doha from July 25–30. The competition features teams from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Qatar secured an 80–76 win in a th

08 Jul

Board of Directors of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee Holds Its Second Meeting

As preparations continue for the State of Qatar’s hosting of the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030, the Board of Directors of the Organising Committee held its second meeting today, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee’s Board of Directors,

04 Jul

Philippines Crowned Champions of the eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 – Season 4

Doha – In an exciting atmosphere that reflected the growing passion for esports, the eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 – Season 4 concluded on Saturday evening at Mall of Qatar, following two days of intense competition featuring some of the world’s top national teams. The tournament was organized by the Local Organizing Committee

26 Jun

Sheikh Joaan attends the 146th IOC Session

Lausanne: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of Qatar Olympic Committee attended the 146th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, chaired by IOC President Kirsty Coventry. The session reviewed key developments within the Olympic Movement, including the IOC’s Fit for the Future programme

21 Jun

Doha Diamond League Implements Sustainability Initiatives to Reduce Environmental Impact

Doha: The 2026 Doha Meeting of the Wanda Diamond League implemented a series of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the event and promoting recycling among spectators and participating athletes, as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable event management. This year&rsquo

21 Jun

Qatar Begin Asian Men’s Volleyball Cup Campaign Against Oman

Ahmedabad, India – The Qatar men’s volleyball team will launch its campaign at the 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Cup with a clash against Oman on Saturday as the continental championship gets underway in Ahmedabad, India. Qatar enter the tournament with high ambitions after completing an extensive preparation programme that inclu

09 Jun

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Discusses Enhancing Sports Cooperation with Indian Ambassador

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, received this morning at his office H.E. Shri Vipul, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of India and discussed w

09 Jun

Dr. Thani Al Kuwari Meets Cuban Ambassador

Doha: On behalf of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met this morning at his office with H.E. Jose Enrique Enriquez Rodriguez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the State of Qatar. During the meeting,

31 May

Team Qatar Raise Medal Tally to Five at Asian U20 Athletics Championships

Hong Kong: Team Qatar’s young athletes continued their impressive performances at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships currently taking place in Hong Kong, adding two more medals to the nation’s tally with a silver and a bronze in the men’s 400m event. Mohammed Kala claimed the silver medal after producing an outstanding perfor

17 May

Qatar Padel Team Open GCC Games Campaign with Victory over Saudi Arabia

Doha: In the presence of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the 2026 GCC Games Organizing Committee, the Qatar national padel team opened their campaign at the GCC Games Doha 2026 with a 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia today, Saturday, at the Aspi

17 May

Qatar Padel Team Open GCC Games Campaign with Victory over Saudi Arabia

13 May

Doha 2026 Organising Committee Honours GCC Delegations, Partners and Media at Katara Luncheon

DOHA – In an atmosphere that reflected the deep-rooted GCC ties and the spirit of sporting unity, the Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 hosted a luncheon in honour of Vice Presidents and Secretaries General of the GCC Olympic Committees, heads of administrative and sporting delegations, partners, sponsors and senior GCC me

13 May

GCC Games 2026 gets underway in Doha

Doha: In the presence of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the GCC Games – Doha 2026, the competitions of the GCC Games officially got underway this evening in the Qatari capital, Doha, with a distinguished Ope

11 May

Team Qatar Completes Preparations for 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in India

DOHA – Team Qatar has finalized its intensive preparations for the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships for men and women, which officially got underway on Saturday in India and will continue until May 17, featuring many of Asia’s elite lifters as part of their preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games. The Qatari delegation depa

10 May

Doha 2026 Set to Host Grand Opening of 4th GCC Games with Over 1,000 Athletes Competing Across 17 Sports

DOHA: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open tomorrow (Monday) at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-general, senior officials of the Olympic commi

08 May

Doha 2026 Gears Up as Organizing Committee Unveils Official Competition Schedule for 4th GCC Games

DOHA – The Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has officially approved the competition schedule for the event, set to commence on May 11, with broad participation from national teams representing all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Athletes competing in the fourth edition will take part in 17 diverse s

08 May

QOC President Crowns Al Arabi Champion of HH the Amir Basketball Cup

Doha: HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned Al Arabi champions of the 27th edition of HH the Amir Basketball Cup for Men after their 84-63 victory over Al Sadd in the final held at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall. The match saw strong competition, with Al Arabi takin