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Qatar beat Angola in Group C opener

Alexandria, 16 January 2021- Asian champions Qatar started their campaign in the 27th IHF Men’s World Handball Championship with a thrilling 30-25 win over Angola at Alexandria’s Borg Al Arab Sports Hall. Yesterday's win also earned Qatar the lead in their Group after Japan forced a surprise draw against Croatia in

13 Jan

Qatar get set for opening clash against Angola

Doha, 13 January 2021 - Asian champions Qatar are ready to take on Angola in their first match of the 27th Men's World Handball Championsip that kicks off in Egypt today. Qatar, coached by Valero Rivera of Spain, fly out to Egypt tomorrow. The 2015 World Championships runners-up open their campaign with a match against An

13 Jan

Sports nutrition supplements Taskforce holds first meeting

Doha, 13 January 2021 - The recently-created sports nutrition supplements Taskforce held its first meeting (by videoconference) to consider the impact of the current situation and the health of athletes by assessing the risks of use of sports nutrition supplements by Qatari based athletes as well as recreational athletes. The committee,

13 Jan

First stage win for Peterhansel as punctures hold back Attiyah

Riyadh, 13 January 2021 - Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel won Stage 9 (Neom-to-Neom) of the Dakar Rally on Tuesday while increasing the lead on Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah.The ‘Mr. Consistent’ and 13-time Dakar winner Peterhansel had been leading the overall rankings since Stage 2, but he had yet to win a stage in the 2021 Dak

13 Jan

QFA president chairs executive committee meeting

Doha, 13 January 2021 - Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), chaired the meeting of the executive office of the federation. The QFA president was joined by Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Muhannadi, QFA Vice-President, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Thani, Hani Talib Ballan and Ahmed Ab

13 Jan

H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad meets President of International Judo Federation

Doha, 13 January 2021 - The President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with President of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Marius Vizer, who is now in Doha to attend Doha Judo Masters 20201. HE Sheikh Joaan welcomed the IJF President praising the fruitful cooperation between the Qatari and inter

13 Jan

Agbegnenou strikes gold in Doha

Doha, 13 January 2021 - France's Clarisse Agbegnenou further confirmed her ratings as the "numero uno" in the under 63 kg category as she crafted an ippon victory in golden score over Japan's Nami Nabekura to claim the gold medal at the ongoing International Judo Federation (IJF) World Judo Masters Doha 2021. The three-day Tokyo Games qualifying

12 Jan

QNB Stars League Week 14: Al Rayyan 2 Qatar SC 1

Doha, 12 January 2021 - Al Rayyan beat Qatar SC 2-1 in Week 14 of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League at the Al Sadd Stadium on Tuesday. Al Rayyan’s goals were scored by Yohan Boli (45+1) and Shojae Khalilzadeh (54th minute). Qatar SC’s reply came through Youcef Belaili (79th minute). It was the sixth win of the season for

12 Jan

Doha Masters begins at Lusail hall

Doha, 12 January 2021 - Amandine Buchard was returning to competition after an injury break at the IJF Doha Masters judo tournament. It was supposed to be “a reference match” for her, something that would have helped the Frenchwoman assess her in-competition position ahead of the Olympics in Tokyo this year.But the 25-year-old we

11 Jan

Al Attiyah wins eighth stage to rein in Dakar leader Peterhansel

Riyadh, 11 January 2021 - Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah won the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday to claw back more than three minutes from leader Stephane Peterhansel in the car category. The Toyota Hilux 4x4 driver, chasing his fourth Dakar title, dominated the 375km eighth stage from Sakaka to Neom with Frenchman Peterhans

11 Jan

Qatar National Library signs MoU with Qatar Football Association

Doha, 11 January 2021 - Qatar National Library and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the exchange of knowledge and expertise to enhance collective scientific, cultural and technical development in Qatar. The MoU outlines cooperation between the two institutions in various areas, especia

10 Jan

World's best judokas eye Olympic berths at World Judo Doha Masters 2021

Doha, 10 January 2021 - World’s best judokas will seek to secure a place for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Judo Doha Masters 2021, a qualifying event that starts here from tomorrow. Top on the list of top judokas includes Teddy Riner of France, a two-time Olympic gold winner and 10-ti

10 Jan

Dakar Rally at fever pitch as rally reaches halfway point

Riyadh , 10 January 2021 - As many as 231 vehicles (78 motorbikes, 14 quads, 56 cars, 49 lightweight vehicles and 34 trucks) out of the 286 cleared to start the race in Jeddah in the 43rd edition of the Dakar Rally have survived a prologue and six stages and made it to the rest day on Saturday. A further 26 vehicles have withdraw

10 Jan

Sheikh Joaan takes COVID-19 vaccine in Qatar

Doha, 10 January 2021 - Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, joining the ranks of eminent personalities and frontline healthcare workers targetted in the first phase Qatar's biggest vaccination campaign so far.The target group includes people aged

10 Jan

Lusail Multipurpose Hall wears new look ahead of IJF World Judo Masters Doha 2021

Doha, 10 January 2021 - With less than two days to the start of the IJF World Judo Masters Doha 2021, the venue, Lusail Multipurpose Hall, is already wearing a new look in readiness for the 2020 Tokyo Games qualifying event which takes place at the ultra-modern venue from January 11 to 13. The hall is looking splendidly radiant after the brand

10 Jan

Doha Hosts Australian Open Qualifiers

Doha, 10 January 2021 - Preparations are in top gear to host the 128 players and other officials who will be converging in Qatar for the 2021 Australian Open qualifiers to be held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha from January 10 to 13. Ahead of the event, being held outside of Australia for the first time in it

10 Jan

Final class of Youth Panel graduates honoured by the SC

Doha, 10 January 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently graduated members of its 2018 Youth Panel – an ambassadorial programme launched to help young people contribute to Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup™. This year’s Youth Panel comprised 54 young people aged 14-21 from schoo

08 Jan

Delegations participating in 2021 Judo Masters arrive in Doha

Doha, 8 January 2021 - Delegations participating in International Judo Federation (IJF) Doha Masters 2021 have begun arriving in Doha in preparation for the three-day competitions that will kick off Monday at the ultra-modern Lusail Multipurpose Hall. The 2020 Tokyo Games qualifying event will feature 401 athletes - 215 male and 186 female