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Qatar to host final meet of FINA World Cup 2019

Doha, 7 November 2019 - The final meet of FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 will begin in Doha today, with the participation of the world's best swimmers competing at the Hamad Aquatic Centre, Aspire Zone. Organized by Qatar Swimming Association QSA, a total of 210 athletes - 134 male and 76 female participants - representing 44 countries, in additio

07 Nov

Qatar defeat Sri Lanka in AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers

Doha, 7 November 2019 - Hosts Qatar powered past Sri Lanka to win 5-1, with striker Mekki Tombari starring with an impressive brace in the AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020 Qualifier at the Aspire Pitches yesterday. Playing on home soil, Qatar came into the match as warm favourites and that assessment appeared accurate when Tombari cut insid

07 Nov

Qatar’s Al Rumaihi books spot at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Doha, 7 November 2019 - Qatar’s close-knit shooting community erupted in celebration on Wednesday after Mohamed al-Rumaihi booked a quota spot at the Olympics, the first shooter from the country to do so for next year’s quadrennial Games in Tokyo. The 30-year-old made the cut despite finishing fifth in the Men’s Trap final in t

06 Nov

Qatar Olympic Committee Participates in WADA World Conference on Doping in Sport

Warsaw, 6 November 2019 - HE Second Vice President of Qatar Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari is taking part in the 5th Conference of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Doping in Sport, which kicked off in Poland Tuesday and will run for three days. The participation of Qatar Olympic Committee in this world conference com

06 Nov

Stage set for final meet of FINA World Cup in Doha

Doha, 6 November 2019 - Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) will organise the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 Doha (QAT) next month, which will host the world's best swimmers competing at the Hamad Aquatic Centre, Aspire Zone. The competition, which will take place from November 7 to 9, will be the last meet of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 series,

06 Nov

Top squash stars look for glory in PSA World Championship

Doha, 6 November 2019 - Qatar's top squash player Abdullah Mohammed Al Tamimi will hope to improve his last PSA World Championship record when he begins his campaign at the PSA Tour calendar at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on Friday. Currently ranked No.46, 24-year-old will be looking for a more consistent run while playin

05 Nov

Asian Shooting Championship kicks off

Doha, 5 November 2019 - The competitions of the 14th edition of Asian Shooting Championship 2019 got underway at the Losail Shooting Range in Doha on Monday. HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, First Vice - President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Mr. Duaij Al- Otaibi, Secretary-General of Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) and Mr. Ali Mohammed

04 Nov

Sheikh Joaan Honors Team Qatar Athletes

Doha, 4 November 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani honored Team Qatar Athletes who claimed 34 medals (9 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 11 bronze medals) at GCC Women's Games. HE QOC First Vice President Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani, HE QOC Second Vice President Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwar

04 Nov

Nasser, Rashid to lead Qatar’s Challenge at Asian Shooting in Losail

Doha, 4 November 2019 - London Olympics bronze medallist Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Rashid Saleh Al Athba will lead Qatar's challenge at the 14th Asian Shooting Championships which will be held at Losail Shooting Range from November 4 to 14. A total of 38 Olympic quota places will be up for grabs in the continental tournament in Qatar organised

04 Nov

Qatar team win two gold medals at Arab Judo Championship

Amman, 4 November 2019 - Team Qatar confidently clinched two gold medals on Sunday at the prestigious Arab Judo Championship 2019, which taking place in Jordanian's capital of Amman. Qatari duo, Waleed Aziz Hanafi and Nasser Al Ansi confidently won the gold medal in the Nage-no-Kata class, while their teammate Saleha Al Badi went on the same tra

03 Nov

Team Qatar to participate in FINA 2019 World Cup

Doha, 3 November 2019 - Qatari swimmers Abdullah Al Khaledi and Kareem Salah will participate in the sixth round of the 2019 FINA Swimming World Cup to begin in Russian city of Kazan on Friday. Al Khaledi and Salah's participation come as part of Qatari swimmers' participation in all the FINA Swimming World Cup rounds. Doha will host the sevent

03 Nov

Draw held for Asian Men's Handball Championship 2020

Kuwait, 3 November 2019 - The draw of the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship was held in Kuwait on Saturday. The event will be held in Kuwait from January 16-27, 2020 and will serve a qualification tournament for 2021 World Men's Handball Championship to be held in Egypt. Team Qatar were drawn in Group (B) alongside Japan and China. The tou

31 Oct

Team Qatar sparkled to win 34 medals at GCC Women's Games

Kuwait, 31 October 2019 - Team Qatar continued their winning streak on Thursday to raise the country's tally to a total of 34 medals in closing day of the prestigious GCC Women's Games 2019 in Kuwait. Qatar's athletes have displayed a remarkable performance to win a total of 34 medals , 9 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze . Qatar athletics team won

31 Oct

Al Harith makes glory for Qatar at Arab Gymnastics Championship

Tunis, 31 October 2019 - Qatar's Youth artistic gymnastic team star, Rakan Al Harith confidently claimed three medals on Wednesday at the prestigious Arab gymnastics Championship taking place from October 25 to November 3 in Tunisia. Al Harith displayed impressive performance in the youth category to open his campaign with gold medal in the ring

30 Oct

Team Qatar win six medals in GCC Women’s Games

Kuwait, 30 October 2019 - The Qatari athletics team claimed six medals in the 6th GCC Women's Games to conclude in Kuwait on Wednesday. Rania Al Naji claimed the gold medal of hammer throw event while Mona Al Saadi took the gold medal of discus throw event for people with special needs. Kenzi Al Alawi clinched the silver medal of heptathlon eve

30 Oct

QOC to mark World Walking Day

Doha, 30 0ctober 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will celebrate the 7th World Walking Day 2019 on Thursday in Katara. The event is under the Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA), which is responsible for sport for all in the world. The event is held in collaboration with the Qatar Diabetes Association and Katara. It hig

29 Oct

Generation Amazing and B4Development join UNITAR for UN forum

New York, 29 October 2019 - Driving forward their mission to deliver social change through sport, Generation Amazing and B4Development collaborated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (Unitar) to organise an event in New York, titled Using Behavioural Insights and Sports: Preventing Violent Extremism.The event took place a

29 Oct

Schools Olympic Program kicks off at Aspire Academy

Doha, 29 October 2019 - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary General Jassim Rashid Al Buainain announced that a new edition and strategy will be launched to support the School Olympic Program (SOP) in the coming period, while pointing out that the continuity of the program confirms to achieve the desired objectives so far. Al Buain