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Wadha Al Abdullah claims fencing bronze in GCC Women's Games

Kuwait, 22 October 2019 - Qatar's Wadha Al Abdullah claimed the bronze medal of Epee fencing event at the sixth edition of GCC Women's Games 2019 which got underway in Kuwait on Sunday. Reem Al Shatti of Kuwait took the gold medal while Al Anoud Al Saadi of United Arab Emirates finished second. In Basketball event, Qatar defeated Saudi Arabia 6

21 Oct

Team Qatar win bronze medal at GCC Women's Games

Kuwait, 21 October 2019 - Qatar's women fencing team confidently clinched the bronze medal in the opening of prestigious sixth edition of GCC Women's Games 2019 which got underway in Kuwait on Sunday. Team Qatar opened the campaign with a bronze medal in the foil class (individual) secured by fencer Ameera Abo Jobara, while her teammate, Lina Al

21 Oct

Team Qatar to take on Saudi Arabia in Olympic Qualifiers

Doha, 21 October 2019 - Team Qatar will take on Saudi Arabia in their third match in the Asian Men's Handball Qualification Tournament for Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Monday. Team Qatar secured their spot in the semifinals after beating Hong Kong and India in their first two matches. The tournament sees eight teams competing for a single ticket to t

20 Oct

HE Sheikh Joaan Meets Presidents of NOCs

Doha, 20 October 2019 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, met yesterday with HE the President of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Susanne Lyons. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al -Thani also met with HE Vice-President of the Belarusian Olympic Committee Dr. Viktor Lukashenko, on the s

20 Oct

Team Qatar defeat India to reach semifinals

Doha, 20 October 2019 - Team Qatar qualified to the semifinals of Asian Men's Handball Qualification Tournament for Tokyo Olympics after beating India 40-10 at Al Duhail Arena on Saturday. The victory brought Team Qatar's tally of points to 4 to secure their spot in the semifinals. Valero Rivera-coached Qatar will take on Saudi Arabia in their

17 Oct

HH the Emir attends Beach Volleyball Final

Doha, 17 October 2019 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the final of beach volleyball competitions of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 between the Qatari and the US teams. HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the match. The final, which was held on Wednes

17 Oct

Sheikh Joaan meets CAS President

Doha, 17 October 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met Wednesday with President of the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) John Coates, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint sports cooperation in order to ensure the independence of judi

16 Oct

Preparations in full swing for Qatar’s hosting of 24th Arabian Gulf Cup

Doha, 16 October 2019 - Qatar is gearing up to host the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, which will kick off at Khalifa International Stadi-um on November 27.The tournament, which is organised by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF), will be con-tested by five teams, with all the matches taking place at Khalifa International Stadium, which recentl

16 Oct

Qatar defeat Oman in FIFA World and Asian Cup qualifiers

Doha, 16 October 2019 - Qatar overcame a gritty Oman 2-1 to pick up their third win in the 2022 FIFA World and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualification here at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday night. The victory meant that the 2022 World Cup hosts lead Group E after having defeated Afghanistan (home) and Bangladesh (away) and a goalless draw against I

16 Oct

Qatar qualify to beach volleyball final

Doha, 16 October 2019 - It may be so new that few teams have put in more than a few weeks practice, but 4x4 is shaping up as a fascinating format – for spectators, at least. In the women's competition, the North American derby between USA and Canada quickly started going the American way. Led by crisp attacking from Emily Hartong, the USA

16 Oct

Qatar lose to Brazil in beach handball semifinals

Doha, 16 October 2019 - Qatar's beach handball team suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil in the semifinals of ANOC World Beach Games, Qatar 2019 on Tuesday. A testy first set saw both sides awarded penalties for obstruction, and the lead switched multiple times before a couple of huge saves saw Brazil nose in front. In the end the visito

15 Oct

Sheikh Joaan Honors Champions Mutaz Barshim, Abderrahman Samba

Doha, 15 October 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani honored Monday Qatari champions Mutaz Barshim, the gold medalist of the high jump and Abderrahman Samba, the bronze medalist for the 400 meters hurdles at the IAAF World Athletics Championships, recently held in Doha. HE Second Vice-President of

15 Oct

QOC Second Vice President meets Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sport

Doha, 15 October 2019 - HE Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari met yesterday with HE Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sport Dr. Ahmed Riad Obeidi, on the sidelines of ANOC World Beach Games, Qatar 2019. The meeting reviewed aspects of sport cooperation and ways to enhance and develop them in

15 Oct

Qatar Olympic Committee Signs Cooperation Agreement with Thai Counterpart

Doha, 15 October 2019 - Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, on the sidelines of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019. The agreement was signed in the presence of Director of Support Services at the Qatar Olympic Committee Hamad Lahdan Al Muhannadi, Director General of

14 Oct

Qatar’s showjumping team qualifies for Tokyo 2020

Rabat, 14 October 2019 - Qatar’s equestrian showjumping team clinched qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Sunday finishing second in the Nations Cup at the Morocco Royal Tour 2019 in Rabat.The Qatar showjumping team, which had made history in 2016 becoming the first ever Qatari equestrian team to compete at an Olympic Games, was im

14 Oct

Qatar's Handball Team leads its Group to face Australia in Quarter-Finals on Monday

Doha, 14 October 2019 - Qatar handball team topped its group in the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games and achieved the full mark after beating his Spanish counterpart 2-0 (17/16 and 20/10). With their fifth consecutive win, the Qatari handball team topped Group B to meet Australia in the quarter-finals Monday.

14 Oct

Qatar beach volleyball team qualify to second round

Doha, 14 October 2019 - Qatar's beach volleyball team qualified to the second round after beating USA 3-0 on Sunday at the ANOC World Beach Games. Earlier on Saturday, Team Qatar began their campaign in the event with 2-1 victory over Indonesia. Team Qatar were pooled in Group (A) alongside USA, Germany and Indonesia while Group (B) includes Po

13 Oct

Sheikh Joaan opens World Beach Games Qatar 2019

Doha, 13 October 2019 - Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani opened Saturday at the Cultural Village (Katara) the first edition of the World Beach Games Qatar 2019. The opening ceremony was attended by Acting President of the Association