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Dahlan Al Hamad Says Doha Ready to Host Memorable World Athletics Championships

Doha, 15 September 2019 - Vice-President of the IAAF Head of the organizing Committee of 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha Dahlan Al Hamad said that the city is ready to host a memorable edition of the competition when it starts on September 27. Al Hamad, who is inaugurating the volunteers' tent at Khalifa International Stadium, said th

15 Sep

ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 unveil Dolphy the Mascot

Doha, 15 September 2019 - Dolphy, the fun-loving dolphin, was unveiled today by the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 Organising Committee as the mascot for the inaugural edition of the global multi-sport Games. Dolphy personifies the spirit of the ANOC World Beach Games with a playful disposition, a perpetual grin, and a dedication to keeping t

12 Sep

Qatar 2022 training sites showcase legacy value – three years ahead of tournament

Doha, 12 September 2019 - Qatar 2022's compact configuration allows for the introduction of a new innovative accommodation and training concept, providing team delegations with a home-away-from-home for the duration of the tournament – the purpose-built Team Base Camp (TBC) featuring dedicated training sites for each team. The 41 training

12 Sep

30 days to go before ANOC World Beach Games begins

Doha, 12 September 2019 - The countdown is on: exactly 30 days from today, the maiden edition of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games, also known as Qatar 2019, will kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Beach side of the Katara – the Cultural Village in Doha. When ANOC announced Qatar as th

12 Sep

Team Qatar look for glory in AIBA World Boxing Championships

Yekaterinburg, 12 September 12, 2019 – Team Qatar is participating in the AIBA World Boxing Championships 2019 taking place from 8-21 September in Russia's city of Yekaterinburg. Team Qatar is represented by boxers Tulasi Tharumalingam who will compete in 64kg event, while his teammate, Mohammed Kambar will compete in 75kg event. Both box

12 Sep

Team Qatar to participate in West Asian Para Games

Doha, 12 September 2019 - The Qatari Paralympic Athletes will participate in 2019 West Asian Para Games to begin in Amman, Jordan on September 15. The state of Qatar will participate in goalball and athletics competitions. Qatar's goalball team includes Mohammed Hamam, Hassam Al Kohaji, Abbad Al Shemali, Abdullah Bo Falasa, Abdulhadi Al

11 Sep

Over 29,000 SC-contracted workers benefit from electronic medical records

Doha, 11 September 2019 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the organisation responsible for delivering tournament infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™, has announced that all of its contracted workers are now registered with an integrated electronic medical records system – a first-of-its-kind healthc

11 Sep

Team Qatar to participate in Global Champions Tour in Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, 11 September 2019 - Qatar's Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Hassan will participate in the 17th leg of Longines Global Champions Tour to be staged in Saint Tropez, France. From September 12th - 14th, the sparkling Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show (LAOHS) will see the world's top horses and riders head to the legendary P

11 Sep

India hold Qatar to a goalless draw in Asian qualifiers

Doha, 11 September 2019 - Qatar missed chances galore and had to be content with a goalless draw against India in their second match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers at Al Sadd Stadium on Tuesday. Asian champions Qatar were all over India in the first half but poor finishing and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's bri

10 Sep

Katara to witness soccer action as teams dribble on the beach at Qatar 2019

Doha, 10 September 2019 - Out of the 14 sports that will be featuring at the inaugural edition of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 from October 12 to 16, soccer, the king of sports, promises to be one of the major attractions at the Katara Beach in Doha. In all, a total of 24 male and female teams, will be competing for fame and glory at th

10 Sep

Asian Champions Qatar to face India in World Cup And AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Doha, 10 September - Qatar will be keen to continue their roaring form as they take on India in the second match of the World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying campaign at Al Sadd Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. Asian champions Qatar turned on the style to thrash Afghanistan 6-0 in their first match last week, with Almoez Ali ba

10 Sep

Team Qatar to participate in Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship

Doha, 10 September - The Qatari volleyball team arrived in Tehran, Iran on Monday to participate in the 2019 Men's Volleyball Championship to be held from September 13 to 21. Team Qatar are placed alongside Iran, Sri Lanka and Australia in a tough Pool A at the Asian Championship, and they face a stern challenge as only the top eight teams will

09 Sep

الأدعم للسباحة يحرز لقب مرحلة الناشئين بالبطولة الخليجية للألعاب المائية

الدوحة، 9 سبتمبر 2019 - أحرز المنتخب القطري للسباحة لقب مرحلة الناشئين في بطولة دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي للألعاب المائية في نسختها السابعة والعشرين التي اختتمت في الكويت يوم أمس، بعد حصوله على 3

09 Sep

Qatar Team shine in GCC Aquatics Championships

Kuwait, 9 September 2019 - The Qatari swimming team claimed the title of junior competitions at the 27th GCC Aquatics Championships concluded in Kuwait on Sunday. Qatar claimed 34 medals including 17 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 7 bronze medals. Qatar's Abdullah Ahmed won the gold medal of 100m freestyle event for the 11-12 years c

09 Sep

Team Qatar to prepare for AFC U-23 Championship finals with a friendly against Jordan

Doha, 9 September 2019 - Qatar's Olympic football team will lock horns against Jordanian counterparts in a second international friendly on Monday , that in preparation for AFC U-23 Championship finals will take place from 8-26 January in Thailand. AFC U-23 Championship 2020 acts as a qualifying tournament to the prestigious 2020 Tokyo Summer Ol

08 Sep

Team Qatar win 17 medals in GCC Aquatics Championships

Kuwait, 8 September 2019 - The Qatari swimming team claimed 17 medals on Saturday in the 27th edition of GCC Aquatics Championships 2019 in Kuwait. In Morning session, Qatar's Mohammed Fahad Hussain claimed the bronze medal of 800m freestyle event while Karim Salah won the gold medal of 50m freestyle event. Moreover, Abdullah Ahmed and Mohammed

08 Sep

Team Qatar prepare for Tokyo Olympics qualifiers

Madrid, 8 September 2019 - Qatar men's handball team will hold two week long training program in Spain until September 19 in the frame of their preparation for AHF men's qualification event for Tokyo Olympics 2020 will take place from 17-26 October in Doha. Qatar's men handball team have played two friendly matches recently in Doha before headin

05 Sep

Local Organising Committee holds media workshop ahead of Doha 2019 World Championships

Doha, 5 September 2019 - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 are expecting more than 2,000 media personnel from more than 500 media outlets across the world, including broadcasters and television personnel, when the track and field stars descend on the Qatari capital later this month. The cham