Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - Qatari sport shooter Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the bronze medal in the men's single skeet competition of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, making it the second medal that Qatar won in the tournament.Al Attiyah won the bronze medal after scoring 64 in a strong competition with Kuwaiti Abdullah Al Rashidi who won t
Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - The Qatari athletics team on Wednesday concluded their preparatory camp in the Chinese city of Shanghai, in preparation for participating in athletics competitions within the Asian Games held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou until October 8.The 14-athlets team, participating in the track and field category, compl
Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - Qatari sport shooter Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah expressed his happiness at winning the silver medal with the skeet team, as well as the bronze medal at the single skeet shooting competition of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Al Attiyah said in press statements after his coronation ceremony, that although he hoped to
Hangzhou, 26 September 2023 - On a day of mixed fortunes, Qatar’s beach volleyball pair of Ahmed Tijan & Cherif Younousse cruised into the semi-finals but the volleyball team’s gold medal hopes were cut short ruthlessly by Iran at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Tijan and Younousse, the defending champions and bronze medalists at the T
Hangzhou, 25 September 2023 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 110th anniversary celebration of the Asian Games organized by the Olympic Council of Asia in Chinese city of Hangzhou on the sidelines of 19th Asian Games-Hangzhou 2022. The ceremony was also attended by HE Acting President
Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - The 19th Asian Games opened to a colourful start in Hangzhou on Saturday. With a theme based on water and tide, which are integral parts of city life and promoting principles of simplicity, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, Hangzhou put together a spectacular opening ceremony. Chinese President Xi Jinping decla
Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - Qatar Handball Team's first match in the Preliminary Round of Group B in the 19th Asian Games, currently held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, witnessed the presence of President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and ended with the Qatar team's victory over the Hong Kong team with a
Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 held on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Asian Games open at the ceremony that lasted over 90 minutes, launching a two-week sporting ex
Hangzhou, 23 September 2023 -The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended Qatar Olympic Football team match against Palestine held at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. The match was also attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to China H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Dehaimi, the QOC Secretary General H.E. Jassim
Hangzhou, 22 September 2023 - The Qatari flag was raised Thursday at the 19th Asian Games village in China's Hangzhou. The tournament is due to kick off Saturday.HE Second Vice President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, HE QOC's Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain, and chef de mission Rashid Adiba were in attendanc
Doha, 21 September 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Qatar’s leading sustainable properties developer Msheireb Properties have renewed their ongoing partnership agreement on Thursday to boost the mutual cooperation between them in the fields of sports and tourism. Director of the QOC Support Services Sect
Doha, 20 September 2023 - The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix is less than 17 days away. The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to welcome teams and fans from across the globe for an unforgettable weekend. The event is scheduled to take place across three days from October 6-8. As Formula 1 returns to Qatar for the first time s
Doha, 20 September 2023 - Doha 2024 announced ‘Nahim’, a playful Qatari whale shark, and ‘Mayfara’ a walking, talking, smiling coral, as the welcoming and fun-loving mascots of the World Aquatics Championships taking place in Doha from February 2-18, 2024. Nahim and Mayfara are intimately tied to Qatar’s heritage an
Hangzhou, 19 September 2023 - The Qatari beach volleyball team (2), consisting of the duo, Mahmoud Essam and Abdullah Naseem, kicked off their journey in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou by defeating South Korea (1) by 2-0. The Qatari beach volleyball team are participating with two teams. The Qatar (1) team includes Ahmed Tijan and Sher
Doha, 18 September 2023 - Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) of the Joint Special Forces announced that it will be hosting the sixth World Paramotor Championship for the first time in the Middle East during the period Feb. 1-14, 2024.The tournament will feature wide international participation of all segments, especially after Qatar had succe
Doha, 17 September 2023 - Qatar equestrian team will participate in the jumping and dressage competitions, as part of the 19th Asian Games which will be held in Hangzhou, China from Sep. 23 to Oct. 8. The jumping team includes riders Bassem Hassan Mohammed, Faleh Al Ajmi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, and Rashid Towaim Ali Al Marri
Doha, 17 September 2023 - The Basketball Federation (QBF) is set to host the FIBA U16 Asian Basketball Championship 2023 which gets underway at Al Gharafa Club Hall today. As many as 16 teams are taking part in the competition eyeing the trophy on September 24 when the final will be played. The details of the event were announced at a pres
Mies (Switzerland), 17 September 2023 - In a new accomplishment for Qatari sports, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced appointing Qatar Basketball Federation Secretary General Saadoun Al Kuwari as FIBA Central Board member. Al Kuwari was chosen to be a FIBA Central Board member for FIBA 3x3 competitions, and will serve