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Qatar confident of hosting East Zone matches of the 2020 AFC Champions League

Doha, 16 November 2020 - Following the successful organization of the COVID-19-delayed West Zone group and knockout matches of 2020 AFC Champions League, Qatar is all set to step in yet again successfully as a centralized venue for the East Zone phase of Asia’s elite continental competition, according to Qatar Football Association&rsqu

15 Nov

Doha 2030 promises gateway to sustainability and ultimate Asian Games experience

Doha, 15 November 2020 - The OCA Evaluation Committee visiting Qatar to assess its capabilities to host the 2030 Asian Games in Doha were given an extensive tour of the country's state-of-the-art facilities. The delegation, which is on a three-day visit, was also given an extensive lowdown on how Doha is uniquely positioned to deliver certa

15 Nov

Doha 2030 to provide Gateway to legacy now for OCA family

Doha, 15 November 2020 - The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee concluded its presentation to the OCA Evaluation Committee with a commitment to providing a Gateway to immediate legacy benefits for the Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs). Doha 2030 explained that with all required permanent venues planned or in place, it has an unprece

15 Nov

Qatar, Costa Rica draw 1-1 in Vienna friendly

Vienna, 15 November 2020 - Skipper Hasan Al Haydos beat Keylor Navas from the penalty spot just four minutes before halftime as Qatar played out a 1-1 draw against Costa Rica at Hartberg Stadium in Austria. Costa Rica levelled the score on 67 minutes when Joel Campbell swooped onto Randal Leal’s cross, before weaving past Qatar’

15 Nov

Seven Qatari referees to feature in AFC CL matches

Doha, 15 November 2020 - Seven Qatar referees will officiate games in the AFC Champions League, East Zone matches set to take place from November 18 to December 19. Abdul Rahman Ibrahim Al Jassim, Saud Ali Al Athba and Khamis Muhammad Al Marri are the selected referees. Ramzan Saeed Al Nuaimi, Saud Ahmed Al Maqaleh, Youssef Aref Al Shammar

11 Nov

Doha 2030 welcomes OCA Evaluation Committee

Doha, 11 November 2020 - The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee today welcomed members of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Evaluation Committee to Doha as it prepares to showcase the city's Games readiness and commitment to serving as a gateway to legacy now for Asia. Members of the OCA Evaluation Committee were greeted upon arrival

10 Nov

Qatar Swimming Association to resume competitions from November 14

Doha, 10 November 2020 - The Qatar Swimming Association has announced the resumption of its competitions after a long hiatus due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The competitions will resume with an open water swimming championship on November 14 (Saturday) at Sharq Hotel beach, and the tournament will be held according to

10 Nov

Cazorla: I will give everything to Al Sadd and Xavi, a great coach

Doha, 10 November 2020 - Santi Cazorla wrote his name large in Spain’s football history. He was a member of a golden generation that dominated world football for years, earning La Roja one FIFA World Cup and two UEFA European Championships. Now 35, Cazorla made his senior Spain debut in 2008 and has proved over the years that he is a

10 Nov

Three Qataris make working committees of Asian Volleyball Confederation

Doha, 10 November 2020 - The Asian Volleyball Confederation added three Qatari members to the federation’s working committees, following the 43rd meeting of the confederation’s Board of Directors, which was held on Monday via video-conferencing in the presence of Ali bin Ghanem Al Kuwari, President of the Qatari and West Asian Fe

09 Nov

The QMMF conclude fourth round of the Qatar National Sprint Championship

Doha, 9 November 2020 - One of Qatar's top racing drivers, Abdullah Al Khelaifi clinched the honours in the Open Class 1 category in the fourth round of the Qatar National Sprint Championship. The hugely popular one-day event was organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) in the parking area of Losail International

09 Nov

Al Arabi win Qatar Handball League 2020

Doha, 9 November 2020 - Al-Arabi is the champion of Qatar handball League for the 2019-2020 handball season for the second time in its history by beating Al-Wakra 31-29 in the final of the best match in the tournament, and Al-Arabi had won his first title in the 1983 season to return after an exceptional season due to the Coronavirus and ev

08 Nov

Sheikh Joaan crowns Egypt's Ali Farag Champion of Qatar Classic 2020

Doha, 8 November 2020 - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned Egypt's World No.1 Ali Farag, champion of Qatar Classic 2020, after his 3-1 victory over New Zealand's World No.5 Paul Coll in the final match. The Egyptian player defeated New Zealander 11/8, 6/11, 11/9, and 11/9 in the 61-minute game

08 Nov

Inspirational talks mark 6th Edition of Aspire Academy Global Summit 2020

Doha, 8 November 2020 - The 6th Edition of Aspire Academy Global Summit Football Performance and Science 2020 held virtually on November 5 was applauded by all participants as a resounding success topped off by inspirational talks from outstanding diverse speakers.In attendance were about 200 invited Aspire Fellows Community members from 50

05 Nov

Monroe powers Al Arabi to Amir Cup victory over Sadd

Doha, 5 November 2020 - Sammy Monroe scored a match-high 31 points as Al Arabi quelled the challenge of Al Sadd to win the Amir Cup for the second time at the Al Gharafa Indoor Hall.Al Arabi, who first won the title in 2018, beat Al Sadd 87-78 yesterday after acing all quarters and leading for more than 34 minutes in the match.Monroe, who wa

04 Nov

Elias upstages Tamimi in Qatar Classic

Doha, 4 November 2020 - World No. 7 Diego Elias of Peru ended home hopes at the 2020 Qatar Classic, PSA World Tour Platinum event, on Tuesday preaviling over Qatar’s squash ace Abdulla Al Tamimi at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex. Elias had never beaten Al Tamimi in three attempts prior to this match but came through

04 Nov

Details of Qatar 2022 cultural experience presented to Qatar University students

Doha, 4 November 2020 - Students from Qatar University learned about the cultural offering fans can expect from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 during a recent online lecture.“The cultural experience is crucial to successfully hosting an event like Qatar 2022,” said Al Jaidah. “We have identified the culture component as one

03 Nov

Cazorla and Xavi scoop QNB Stars League monthly awards

Doha, 3 November 2020 - Al Sadd’s Santi Cazorla and Xavi Hernandez were named QNB Stars League’s best player and coach for the months of September and October 2020. For Arsenal midfielder Cazorla, who joined the Sadd ranks this season, scored four goals and gave as many assists, according to STATS, the official statistics an

03 Nov

Sheikh Joaan attends IOC Commission for Public Affairs and Social Development through Sport meeting

Doha, 3 November 2020 - The QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 3rd meeting of the IOC Commission for Public Affairs and Social Development through Sport which was held today via video conference. The meeting was attended by the IOC President Dr Thomas Bach & members. During the meeting, the members discussed t