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2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Important to be ready, says Sanchez

Doha, 30 September 2020 - Coach Felix Sanchez said Asian Cup champions Qatar must ‘be ready to face any situation” when they take part in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament next year. On Monday night, Qatar, who won the 2019 Asian Cup, were drawn with Honduras, Panama and Granada in Group D of the 16-team tournament. &ld

30 Sep

Al Nassr, Al Ahli SFC banking on familiarity to seal semi ticket

Doha, 30 September 2020 - Al Nassr FC are looking to create club history by reaching their first-ever AFC Champions League semi-final when they face compatriots Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-final of the 2020 competition at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.While both Saudi teams have never won the competition, Al Ahli did

30 Sep

QOC Suspends Sports Activities for 3 Days to Mourn Death of Amir of Kuwait

Doha, 30 September 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has postponed all the local sports activities for a period of three days from Tuesday to Thursday to mourn the death of HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away today.

30 Sep

HH The Amir Mourns Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad

Doha, 30 September 2020 - His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani mourned today, with great sorrow and sadness, the death of HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away today. HH The Amir stressed, in a statement by the Amiri Diwan, that Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al

29 Sep

QOC launches Integrated Management System platform

Doha, 29 September 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee announced that it has launched Integrated Management System (IMS) platform as one of the first organizations in Qatar and the GCC region to use this system to achieve its strategic goals. The quality system is applied to all the operations and stages of delivery using three main criteria

29 Sep

Qatar hosts first-ever virtual ITTF Annual General Meeting

Doha, 29 September 2020 - The first-ever virtual Annual General Assembly of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was held in Doha on Monday under the chairmanship of ITTF President Thomas Weikert and with the participation of President of Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) and the Arab Table Tennis Association, and Vice-Pre

29 Sep

Horses from QF’s Al Shaqab stand out at major auction

Doha, 29 September 2020 - As with most sectors, the equine industry sector has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many events such as horse racing competitions being cancelled during the lockdown.But for equestrian lovers in Qatar, the coronavirus crisis has not stopped them from taking advantage of the opport

28 Sep

Al Arabi Champion of 3rd Edition of Qatar Men's Volleyball Championship

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Al-Arabi secured the third edition of the national men’s volleyball championship for the sports season (2019-2020), after defeating Police SC three sets for two in the final match that took place at “QVA “Hall. The five sets of the match (27-25, 25-21, 17-25, 23-25, 15-13) were in favor of

28 Sep

2021 Gold Cup draw tonight: Qatar seeded in Pot 4

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association) will conduct the draw for the 2021 Gold Cup with 16 teams looking to win Concacaf’s most prestigious national team tournament. The draw is set to take place on Monday (September 28).AFC Champions Qatar, who will guest in the c

28 Sep

Officials praises Aspetar's support to athletics sports

Doha, 28 September 2020 - The Organising Committee of the Wanda Diamond League Doha 2020 praised Aspetar’s medical services provided this year's event, which held exceptionally on Friday 25th September, after it was scheduled last May due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This year's competition came in exceptional circumstances due to the CO

28 Sep

Xavi: We are very disappointed, for the club and the fans

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his sadness after his side exited the 2020 AFC Champions League with a 1-0 defeat to Persepolis. Speaking at the press conference following the match, Xavi said: “I feel very sad. This was a good chance to qualify.” “I think the game was really

27 Sep

Paris all set for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Doha, 27 September 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively impacted sporting events worldwide. However, global horse racing events associated with Qatar are still in place in more than one European country.Following the Qatar Goodwood Festival in late July and early August this year, and the Arc Trials at ParisLongchamp two weeks ago,

27 Sep

Obiri and McSweyn victorious in Doha as Wanda Diamond League draws to a close

Doha, 27 September 2020 - With about 90 seconds to go in the women's 3000m at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on Friday (25), it looked as though Hellen Obiri would register a rare defeat in the Qatari capital. Little more than 24 hours earlier, the world cross-country champion from Kenya had explained how Doha was one of her fa

27 Sep

Sheikh Joaan attends Doha Wanda Diamond League Meeting 2020

Doha, 27 September 2020 - President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addended the fourth and final round of Wanda Diamond League 2020 held at Qatar Sports Club. In attendance also were HE the QOC Second Vice-President Dr Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, HE the QOC Secretary General Mr. Jassim bin

27 Sep

Al Sadd, Persepolis braced for tough test in last 16 tie

Doha, 27 September 2020 - The 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 continues today with the first fixture of the day pitting Iran’s Persepolis FC against Al Sadd SC at Education City Stadium.Al Sadd cruised to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a game to spare, and after losing to Al Ain on Matchday Six, they finis

27 Sep

Al Ahli Saudi edge Shabab Al Ahli on penalties to seal AFC Champions League quarter-final spot

Doha, 27 September 2020 - Al Ahli Saudi FC advanced to the 2020 AFC Champions League quarter-finals after beating Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC 4-3 on penalties after the 120 minutes of their Round of 16 clash ended in a 1-1 draw at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.The two sides had met at the same round in 2017 when Al Ahli emerged 4-2 winners on

27 Sep

Pakhtakor rally against Esteghlal to seal last eight spot

Doha, 27 September 2020 - Pakhtakor came from behind to defeat Esteghlal FC 2-1 in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium yesterday, a result which sent the Uzbekistan side to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009. A physically intense opening half of an hour saw little in the way of scoring chances despi

24 Sep

Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s defence team demand complete acquittal in Switzerland court case

Lausanne, 24 September 2020 - The court case concerning Nasser Al-Khelaifi – President of PSG and beIN Media Group – concluded this evening in Switzerland after Al-Khelaifi’s Swiss legal team presented to the court for over 6 hours and demanded the full acquittal of their client. The case principally concer