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QNB Stars League schedule

Doha, 29 December 2020 - The Qatar Stars League announced the schedule for 2020-21 season QNB Stars League’s Weeks 13 and 14 matches. The kick-off times and venues have been finalised in co-ordination with the authorities concerned. The remaining weeks’ schedule will be finalised later after taking into account the 2021 AFC Cha

29 Dec

Paris St Germain confirms sacking head coach Tuchel

Paris, 29 December 2020 - French champions Paris St Germain have sacked coach Thomas Tuchel, with the side sitting third in the league standings, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement on Tuesday. German Tuchel, who led PSG to the Champions League final in August which they lost to Bayern Munich, was dismissed on Christmas eve following a 4-0

29 Dec

Human capacity building on the road to 2022

Doha, 29 December 2020 - In 2020, Josoor Institute continued to deliver on its strategic role as the education and training arm of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). It was a year like no other. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted our ability to deliver, while accelerating strategic developments that were already in the making. On

29 Dec

Team Qatar secure second victory in International Handball Tournament

Doha, 29 December 2020 - The Qatari handball national team defeated Argentina 24/22 in their second match in Qatar International Handball Tournament currently being held in Doha. Four teams including Asian champions Qatar, European champions Spain, South American champions Argentina and African runners-up Tunisia are participating in the int

29 Dec

Men's beach handball and volleyball events attract a capacity crowd at QOC Beach Games

Doha, 29 December 2020 - The ongoing maiden edition of the QOC Beach Games being held at the Aspire Park in Doha has continued to generate massive interests from the populace with an increasing number of spectators attending the four different events, beach volleyball, beach basketball 3X3, beach handball and beach football, daily. The men'

27 Dec

Organisations, individuals honoured for 2030 bid success

Doha, 27 December 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee held a celebration last evening in honour of organisations and individuals who played a role in Doha winning the bid to host the 2030 Asian Games. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chair

27 Dec

Steady progress for QOC Beach Games

Doha, 27 December 2020 - The finalists of the women's beach handball event of the maiden QOC Beach Games have emerged with Al Shaqab, and Yasminat of Tunisia set to battle for the championship crown, and the ultimate prize on Friday, January 1, 2021. In the semi-finals matches played on Saturday, Al Shaqab showed their superiority over the

27 Dec

Noor Al Hawa bags HH Sheikh Mohamed trophy

Doha, 27 December 2020 - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani crowned the winners of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy (QA GR2) (TB 3-year-old & older) and JAAFER CUP (Far Bend) at Al Rayyan Park on Saturday, December 26, 2020. The ten race card concluded with Al Wasmiyah Farm’s NOOR AL HAWA (Makfi x Majestic

23 Dec

Match schedule and venues announced for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Qatar will host the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ from 1 to 11 February 2021, after it was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Six continental confederations, as well as the host nation's league champions, will compete in the tournament, which will be held across three FIFA World Cup Qat

23 Dec

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation visits SC Legacy Pavilion

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), welcomed the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio (left) to the SC Legacy Pavilion. They discussed on how to strengthen bilateral relations. Di Maio, who was accompanied by Ambassa

23 Dec

UEFA President describes Qatar as “the Switzerland of the Middle East”

Doha, 23 December 2020 - UEFA President Alexander Ceferin praised Qatar’s preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, noting the importance of country leaders being passionate about the game, describing Qatar as “the Switzerland of the Middle East.” Ceferin said in an interview with “Bein Sports” : “It is ve

23 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10: Al Kharaitiyat 1 Al Arabi 3

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Al Arabi defeated Al Kharaitiyat 3-1 in Week 10 of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League at the Al Ahli Stadium on Wednesday. Ibrahim Nasser Kalla (16th minute), Mehrdad Mohammadi (47th minute) and Aron Gunnarsson (55th minute) scored Al Arabi’s goals. Rachid Tiberkanine scored the only goal of Al Kharaitiya

22 Dec

Al Sadd coach Xavi: We are eager to meet Al Rayyan in Qatar Clasico

Doha, 22 December 2020 - Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and Algerian star Baghdad Bounedjah spoke to the media ahead of their 2020-21 season QNB Stars League Week 10 match against Al Rayyan, dubbed the Qatar Clasico. “We have the Qatar Clasico. This is a very important match and means a lot to us. It is also important in terms of compet

22 Dec

First edition of QOC Beach Games gets underway

Doha, 22 December 2020 - The first edition of QOC Beach Games began today at Aspire Park. The games will continue until January 02, 2021 with participation of more than 500 players. The opening ceremony of the games was attended by the QOC Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Aspire Zone Foundation CEO Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwa

21 Dec

Hellenistique, Lady Princess shine with feature victories

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Injaaz Stud’s Hellenistique showed an amazing turn of foot at the business end to land the Qatar Derby (QA Group 1) on his Al Rayyan Park debut, even as Khalifa bin Sheail al-Kuwari’s Lady Princess won the Qatar Derby Arabians feature, in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem b

21 Dec

Iraqi Sports Minister lauds Aspire on a visit to the Academy

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Aspire Academy hosted the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sport from Iraq, Adnan Dirjal on his visit to the world-renowned Academy of youth sport development on Monday 21st December 2020. The Minister one of Iraq's most celebrated former footballers, played and coached the Iraq national team as well as manage severa

21 Dec

AFC President thanks Qatar for hosting AFC Champions League

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has paid tribute to this year’s centralized hosts Qatar Football Association and the Qatar Government and hailed the efforts of the medical teams and frontline workers in Qatar. To mark the return of Asian football and

20 Dec

H.E. Minister of Culture and Sports Meets Iranian Counterpart

Doha, 20 December 2020 - HE Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali met with HE the Iranian Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Sultanifar, and his accompanying delegation during his visit to the country to attend the AFC Champions League final match on Saturday. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation