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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

03 Nov

QFA President receives US Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador

Doha, 3 November 2020 - H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), received in his office H E Greta C Holtz, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador of the United States of America, and her accompanying delegation. The reception was attended Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mohannadi, Vice Preside

03 Nov

Qatar 2022 organisers discuss green hospitality during inaugural Focus Day event

Doha, 3 November 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) participated in the first Focus Day held in collaboration with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22) and Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) as part of the 2020 Qatar Sustainability Week. Entitled ‘Green Hospitality for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™’, t

02 Nov

Sanchez names Qatar squad for Nov friendlies

Doha, 2 November 2020 - Qatar coach Felix Sanchez on Saturday announced a squad of 27 players ahead of the two international friendlies against Costa Rica and Korea Republic on Nov. 13 and 17.The national teams training for the current gathering will start on Sunday until the return date from Austria on Nov. 18, after which the players will

02 Nov

Al Tamimi holds off Rooney in exciting start

Doha, 2 November 2020 - Home favourite Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi earned his place in the last 32 of the 2020 Qatar Classic after edging an exciting five-game battle with England’s Patrick Rooney on the opening day of Qatar Classic Squash 2020 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Sunday.Al Tamimi is the highest ranke

02 Nov

Qatar Stars League’s Club Licensing Committee meeting

Doha, 2 November 2020 - The Club Licensing Committee of Qatar Stars League met on Monday, 19th October, 2020, to consider applications from member clubs for AFC Club Licences. Clubs were assessed in the areas of sporting, infrastructure, personnel, legal, financial and business criteria. After reviewing the summary of submissions, the Club

01 Nov

Amir Cup: Al-Sadd defeat Al-Duhail 4-1 to reach the final

Doha, 1 November 2020 - Al-Sadd reached the final of the 2020 Amir Cup after a 4-1 win over Al-Duhail, in the semifinal clash which was played at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday. Al-Duhail opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Edmilson, before Al-Sadd responded with four goals in the second half, scored by Khoukhi Boual

01 Nov

PSA Qatar Classic 2020 begins today

Doha, 1 November 2020 - The 2020 Qatar Classic starts today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex with 16 matches on the cards as all the top-seeded players have been given a bye into the next round. Tournament's defending champion and second-seed Ali Farag will start the prestigious tournament as the World No.1, and he wil

01 Nov

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of QOC Padel Tournament

Doha, 1 November 2020 - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) attended the closing scene of the second edition of the QOC Padel Tournament , which concluded at Al Sadd Sports Club on Saturday. HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Boenin, the QOC Secretary General and senior QOC officials also a

01 Nov

Sheikh Joaan crowns Al Arabi winners of HH the Amir Volleyball Cup

Doha, 1 November 2020 - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned Al Arabi winners of HH the Amir Volleyball Cup following their 3-2 victory over Police SC on Saturday at the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) hall. After the match, Al Arabi won the championship cup and gold medals, as well as a cash

29 Oct

QTTA General Assembly gives go ahead to competition schedule for new season

Doha, 29 October 2020 - Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi, President of Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA), joined officials of nine sports clubs and top officials to approve the playing schedule for the new season besides hammering a number of key decisions at the Annual General Assembly meeting. The AGM, which was rescheduled from

29 Oct

Venedegar gallops to Qatar Cup victory

Doha, 29 October 2020 - Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah’s Venedegar (IRE) (Dubawi) won the feature event – a 1700m Class 2 Conditions for Thoroughbreds – to land the Qatar Cup at the 5th Race Meeting of QREC at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. Alexander Reznikov rode the Hadi Al Ramzani-trained 4YO gelding to

27 Oct

Qatar East-to-West Ultra Run to take place on Dec 11

Doha, 27 October 2020 - The Qatar Sports for All Federation has announced that the fourth edition of the Qatar East-to-West Ultra Run will take place on December 11.Chairman of the organizing committee of the race Abdullah Al Dosari said that the race will be a total distance of about 90 kilometers, with the Corniche identified as the starti

27 Oct

Al Shaqab Racing’s Lucky Lycra makes grand exit in Germany

Doha, 27 October 2020 - Al Shaqab Racing’s runner Lucky Lycra (IRE) (Olympic Glory x Pearl Banks) ended her career in a blaze of glory by securing a well-deserved group success in the Grosser Preis der Mehl-Mulhens-Stiftung (Gr3) at Hanover in Germany.The Francois Rohaut’s charge had landed the Prix Joubert (L) over 2,800m (1m 6f