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Al-Mannai reveals roadmap for new football season

Doha, 1 September 2020 - The 2019-2020 football season has been a long phase that sports fans won’t forget in a hurry because of the Covid-19 situation around the globe. In general, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) took the lead in making the decision to conduct local competitions, making Qatar one of the first countries in

31 Aug

Generation Amazing, Josoor and UCFB explore how sports and education foster gender equality

Doha, 31 August 2020 - Generation Amazing, Josoor Institute and University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) recently deliGeneration Amazing, Josoor Institute and University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) recently deliRateText Size: A A AGeneration Amazing, Josoor Institute and University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) recently d

31 Aug

Afif wins QFA Player of the Year award a second straight time

Doha, 31 August 2020 - Akram Afif has been named the QFA Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win the award for two straight years. The Al Sadd forward also won the Mansour Muftah Award alongside Al Rayyan’s Yacine Brahimi for the top goalscorer after both players finished the 2019-20 QNB Stars League season with 15

31 Aug

Technical meeting held ahead of 2020-21 season QNB Stars League

Doha, 31 August 2020 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held a technical meeting ahead of the start of 2020-21 season QNB Stars League at the Al Sadd club, as part of the arrangements and preparations being made by the QSL for the new season. The meeting was attended by Mr. Ahmed Al Adsani, Director of Competitions Department at the QSL

30 Aug

15,000 more rooms for World Cup fans secured

Doha, 30 August 2020 - About 15,000 additional rooms to accommodate visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2022 have been secured after a joint committee approved a number of residential properties for use during the tournament. In a coordinated effort by government entities in Qatar, the Housing and Governmental Buildings Department of

30 Aug

Hamad Nasser Al Qadi emerges Hathab Big Tour overall champion

Doha, 30 August 2020 - A third-place finish in the 12th and finale round on Saturday was enough for Hamad Nasser Al Qadi to emerge as the Big Tour champion of the 3rd annual Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab 2019-20 season which concluded at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s Indoor Arena.In what came down to a gripping batt

30 Aug

Carlsen ended with a flourish to win Katara online bullet chess

Doha, 30 August 2020 - World No 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway emerged winner of the Katara International Bullet Chess Online 2020 Tournament in style.Just a week ago, the Norwegian world champion had won the finale of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, the richest and most-watched chess event in history.“I don’t know what to say

27 Aug

Supreme Committee: Health, safety and wellbeing of workers is our top priority

Doha, 27 August 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has reiterated that it is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of workers.“We recognise the sacrifices that our workers are making to deliver our vision for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues. Many have left families behind in their home countries

27 Aug

AFC receives Qatar’s bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2020 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received today the Qatar Football Association’s (QFA) bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 after the country’s Ambassador to Malaysia Fahad bin Mohammed Kafood visited the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur to officially submit the necessary bidding documentation.

26 Aug

Overwhelming response for Katara International Chess Tournament

Doha, 26 August 2020 - The Katara International Chess Online “Bullet” Tournament 2020, organised by the Qatar Chess Association (QCA) in collaboration with Cultural Village Katara has received an overwhelming response from players from all over the world with 10,000 participants showing their prowess and over 2000 spectat

26 Aug

Meeting held with coaches to discuss arrangements for 2020-21 QNB Stars League

Doha, 26 August 2020 - As part of preparations and arrangements being made ahead of the launch of 2020-21 season QNB Stars League, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) held a co-ordination meeting with club coaches at its headquarters in Al Bidda Tower, in accordance with the precautionary measures and general plan, in the presence of Mr. Ah

25 Aug

Aspetar experts to share insights on illness, injury-prevention for athletes

Doha, 25 August 2020 - Aspetar experts will be playing key roles in the world’s premier sports medicine event, the IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport. The event is intended for individuals and organisations with an interest in the clinical aspects of sports and exercise medicine, only a few months be

25 Aug

Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani becomes president of Qatar Sports Club

Doha, 25 August 2020 - HE Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani won the presidency of the Qatar Sports Club for the 2020/2024 session after the second list, which includes HE Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Nasser Al-Thani and Ali Al Mannai, withdrew from the elections before the General Assembly meeting that was held on Monday. HE Sheikh Ja

25 Aug

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium makes steady progress

Doha, 25 August 2020 - Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is making steady progress, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has said. “Constructed using shipping containers and modular elements, this 40,000-seat Qatar 2022 venue will be entirely dismantled and repurposed post-2022, setting a new standard in tournament sustain

24 Aug

QFA Best Awards for the 2019-20 season reveals nominees

Doha, 24 August 2020 - The Board of Trustees of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Award held a remote meeting to discuss preparations for the Best Awards for the 2019-20 season and also to approve the final names in each category of awards ahead of the voting process. The following are the decisions: 1. The QFA Award ceremony ha

24 Aug

Generation Amazing’s new Youth Advocates begin their football-for-good journey

Doha, 24 August 2020 - A group of Youth Advocates have been selected as part of a new programme launched by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) legacy programme Generation Amazing (GA). The Generation Amazing Youth Advocates will embark on a year-long journey to better understand the different ways that football can

24 Aug

Swimming World Cup cancelled due to Coronavirus

Doha, 24 August 2020 - Qatar Swimming Federation (QSF) received an official letter from International Swimming Federation (FINA) to cancel the Swimming World Cup for the current year 2020, in order to ensure the safety of athletes in light of the emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Doha was scheduled to host the 4th round of t

23 Aug

Barshim begins training in Sweden

Malmo/Sweden, 23 August 2020 - The world and Olympic champion Mutaz Essa Barshim began a preparatory training camp in Malmo, Sweden, which is within his preparatory programme for upcoming events. The Qatar Athletics Federation, on its social media platforms, on Friday said that Barshim will participate in daily exercises