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Team Qatar claim three gold medals in Asian Shotgun Championships

Almaty, 30 September 2019 - Qatar's Hamad Al Akhan Al Marri claimed the gold medal of Men's Double Trap event at the 9th Asian Shotgun Championships concluded in Almaty, Kazakhstan Yesterday. In team event, Qatar's Hamad Al Akhan Al Marri, Rashed Al Athbi and Masoud Al Athba took the gold medal. Team Qatar's participation in the event comes in

29 Sep

HH the Emir Attends Part of IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019

Doha, 29 Septmber 2019 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended Saturday evening part of IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium. HH the Amir attended the mixed 4x400m relay, hammer throw, long jump, and men's 100m final. HE President of the International Olympic Committee Dr. Thomas Bach, HE

29 Sep

HE Sheikh Joaan meets IOC President

Doha, 29 Septmber 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chairman of the organizing committee of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, met with HE President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr. Thomas Bach and the IOC Deputy Director-General for Relations with the Olympic Move

29 Sep

Qatar's Samba qualifies to 400m hurdles Final

Doha, 29 Septmber 2019 - Qatar's Abderrahman Samba comfortably moved into the final of the 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Saturday. In the semifinal third heat, Samba clocked 48.72 to come second behind Benjamin Rai of the US, who finished in 48.52. "So far I am enjoying these

28 Sep

HH the Emir Opens IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019

Doha, 28 September 2019 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani announced the opening of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 on Friday evening, wishing all participating delegations success and a pleasant stay in Qatar. The opening ceremony of 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships was attended by HH Personal R

28 Sep

HH the Emir Meets President of International Olympic Committee

Doha, 28 September 2019 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Friday with HE President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, on the occasion of his attendance of the opening of the World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. The meeting focused on reviewing bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance them, in addition t

28 Sep

Sheikh Joaan: Doha Occupies Prominent Place in the Global Sports Arena

Doha, 28 September 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chairman of the organizing committee of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, said that Doha has hosted many continental and international events and tournaments for decades, making it a prominent place in the global sports arena,

27 Sep

HH the Emir to open IAAF World Athletics Championships today

Doha, 27 September 2019 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will open the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 on the Doha Corniche on Friday evening. The 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships is hosted by Qatar from September 27 to October 6.

27 Sep

Sheikh Joaan meets President of International Olympic Committee

Doha, 27 September 2019 - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Chairman of the Doha 2019 World Athletics Championships organizing committee, met Thursday in Doha with HE President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival in Hamad Internation

27 Sep

2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships to kick off today

Doha, 27 September 2019 - The eyes of the world will turn to Doha on Friday with the start of the 17th edition of the IAAF World Athletics Championships (Doha 2019), hosted by the State of Qatar for the first time in the Middle East region. With an unprecedented participation of the world athletics champions, about 2,000 participants from 209 cou

26 Sep

Al Thawadi speaks of sport’s transformational power on sidelines of UNGA

New York, 26 September 2019 - H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi said Qatar would welcome everyone to enjoy the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East in three years' time. Speaking on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said Qatar 2022

26 Sep

Beach handball sets to take centerstage at ANOC World Beach Games

Doha, 26 September 2019 - Despite being one of the “new comers" to the world stage, beach handball is rapidly gaining traction globally and the sport will be one of the major centerpieces as the maiden edition of the ANOC World Beach Games, also known as Qatar 2019, kicks off on October 12 in Doha. Beach handball, whose first major interna

26 Sep

Team Qatar ready for Challenge at Doha World Athletics Championships

Doha, 26 September 2019 - Qatar's 18-athlete squad for the upcoming IAAF World Athletics Championships boasts of Asian record holders in world high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim, 400m hurdler Abderrahman Samba, 100m & 200m sprinter Femi Ogunode, and the 4x400m Relay team. Qatar team also includes two women athletes. The meet begins at the

25 Sep

Generation Amazing partners with KAS Eupen for legacy initiatives

Brussels, 25 September 2019 - Generation Amazing and KAS Eupen have launched a partnership to develop essential life skills through football for youth in Belgium, Qatar and beyond. The collaboration will focus on teaching social development skills, such as communication, teamwork and leadership, while increasing inclusion through football sessio

25 Sep

Fares Ebrahim wins two silver medals in World Weightlifting Championships

Pattaya, 25 September 2019- Qatar's Fares Ebrahim claimed two silver medals in a gripping men's 96 kilograms event at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships on Tuesday. The event is held in Pattaya, Thailand from September 12-27, 2019 with participation of 107 athletes from 75 countries. Ebrahim took his fi

25 Sep

Team Qatar claim two medals in Asian Shotgun Championships

Almaty, 25 September 2019- Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al Athba claimed the bronze medal of Men's Skeet event at the 9th Asian Shotgun Championships began in Almaty, Kazakhstan on September 20. In team event, Qatar's Rashid Saleh Al Athba, Masoud Saleh Al Athba and Abdulaziz Sahel Al Attiyah took the silver medal when they settled in the second place b

24 Sep

Team Qatar look for glory in AASF Asian Age Group Championships

BENGALURU, India, September 24 , 2019 – The Qatari swimming team are set to begin their campaign in the 10th AASF Asian Age Groups Championships 2019 will kick off in Indian's city of Bengaluru on Tuesday. Nine swimmers will represent Qatar in the swimming and diving event of the prestigious event, the team comprises of Waleed Daloul, Abdu

24 Sep

Xavi: Qatar’s emblem launch marks another giant step on the road to 2022

Doha, 24 September 2019 - Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernández has won more than 30 major honours throughout his illustrious career – including the biggest prize of all, the FIFA World Cup . The legendary midfielder joined Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd in 2015, where he collected the league title in 2019. In the summer, he took