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Qatar Continues Winning Start in Asian Beach Handball Championship

Weihai, 18 June 2019 - Qatar's beach handball team continued their winning start to the 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship in China, which is also a qualifier for the Beach Handball World Championships 2020 in Italy. The team recorded their third consecutive win, a 2-0 victory this time against Afghanistan. This was the third game for Qatar

17 Jun

Crowdsourced photos showcase Qatar’s passion for the beautiful game

Rio De Janeiro, 17 June 2019- Football is a powerful tool. It has an unmatched ability to break down social barriers and build bridges across cultures. At the Qatar @roadto2022 Exhibition – currently being held at JK Iguatemi mall in Sao Paulo, Brazil – a set of crowdsourced photographs highlights Qatar’s passion for the beauti

17 Jun

Al Adaam wins bronze in Polish Goalball Open Championship

Doha, 17 June 2019 - Qatar's goalball team confidently clinched the bronze medal of the Polish Goalball Open Championship 2019 which was concluded in Poland on Sunday. The bronze medal went to Qatar , following their hard-fought 6-5 victory over Italian opponents with golden goal format , while Algerian team claimed the first place after defeate

17 Jun

Qatar hit back to snatch Paraguay draw in Copa America debut

Rio De Janeiro, 17 June 2019 - Boualem Khoukhi scored 13 minutes from time as Asian champions Qatar hit back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw with Paraguay at the Copa America on Sunday. An Oscar Cardozo penalty and a stunning Denis Gonzalez strike gave the South Americans a 2-0 lead in Rio de Janeiro but goals from Almoez Ali and Khoukhi in the

16 Jun

Qatar @roadto2022 Exhibition kicks off in São Paulo

Rio De Janeiro, 16 June 2019 - Hundreds of football fans have already visited the Qatar @roadto2022 Exhibition in Sao Paulo, which opened at the weekend. Organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar Football Association, the installation at JK Iguatemi mall celebrates Qatar’s football culture and highlights prepar

16 Jun

Qatar to face Paraguay in Copa America on Sunday

Rio de Janeiro, 16 June 2019 - Qatar's national football team will be aiming for positive result and a credible fighting performance when they make their Copa America debut on Sunday. Qatar team has intensified training sessions in Brazil ahead of their Copa America campaign in the last few days. The team is scheduled to face Paraguay in its ope

16 Jun

Qatar opens Asian Beach Handball campaign with victory

Beijing, 16 June 2019 - Defending Champions, Qatar beach handball team recorded a convincing victory over Philippines opponents in its opening match in the 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship for senior Men and Women held in China on Friday. Qatar team made impressive opening match to defeat Philippines 22-28) and keeps its title dream alive f

13 Jun

Sports Media Committee to launch promotional booklets on Qatar at Copa America

Sao Paulo, 13 June 2019 - The Qatari Sports Media Committee will launch four promotional booklets on Qatar in four world languages on the sidelines of Copa America 2019 which will kick off in Brazil on Friday (June 14) and conclude on July 7.The Qatari team is taking part on an invitation sent to the Asian champions by the South American Foo

13 Jun

Al Adaam looks for glory and honorable performance in Copa America

Rio De Janeiri, 13 June 2019 – Qatar's national football team is strongly looking for perfect result and honorable performance when begin campaign in the prestigious Copa America in mid of current June. The Qatari team is taking part upon an invitation sent to the Asian champion by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), to b

12 Jun

Exhibition in Sao Paulo will showcase Qatar’s preparations for FIFA World Cup™

Doha, 12 June 2019 - Qatar will host a public exhibition at JK Iguatemi mall in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 14-24 June to highlight the country’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup™. The Journey to 2022 exhibition will be held on the 3rd floor of the mall, which is located in the Vila Olimpia district of Sao Paulo. It will feature FIFA

12 Jun

Qatar beach handball team off to China for Asian Championship

Bangkok, 12 June 2019 - Qatar beach handball team concluded a productive training camp in Thailand's capital of Bangkok on Tuesday and will fly to china on Wednesday to participate in the 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship scheduled from 15-24 June in China. In its Thailand training camp, the team played a number of friendly matches including

12 Jun

Qatar defeat Bahrain in Toulon Football Tournament

Paris, 12 June 2019 - Qatar Olympic team defeated Bahrain opponents 4-2 in penalty shootout at Toulon International Football Tournament on Tuesday. Tuesday's victory braced Qatar team to claim the 11 place overall after losing the three matches of the first round of the second group, including Brazil, France and Guatemala, while the first group

11 Jun

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi,: ‘Qatar 2022 shows mega-events can transform countries’

Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, said the FIFA World Cup 2022™ is helping to transform the region and accelerate Qatar National Vision 2030. Al Thawadi participated in two panel sessions during the three-day event, spea

11 Jun

Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani Elected President of FIBA Asia

Bangalore/ India, 10 June 2019 - The Asian Basketball Federation (FIBA Asia) has elected HE Qatar Olympic Committee First Vice President Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani as FIBA Asia President for the period 2019-2023. HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani won by acclamation to continue the presidency of FIBA Asia for a new term. The election was held du

11 Jun

Qatar's Olympic Team Faces Bahrain Tuesday at Toulon Tournament

Paris, 11 June 2019 - Qatar Olympic team will conclude their participation in Toulon International Football Tournament on Tuesday by facing Bahrain in a ranking to determine the 11 and 12 position. The Qatari Olympic team is aiming for a win after losing the three matches of the first round of the second group, including Brazil, France and Guate

02 Jun

SC releases fourth Annual Workers’ Welfare Progress Report

Doha, 2 June 2019 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has released its fourth Annual Workers’ Welfare Progress Report for the period February 2018 - January 2019. The report outlines a number of key milestones, challenges and priorities of the SC as part of its continued commitment to its 30,000 workforce in the country.

02 Jun

Coach Sanchez Announces squads for Copa America

Reo De Janeiro, 2 June 2019 -Qatar squad under Felix Sanchez on Thursday announced the squad that will take part in next month’s Copa America. Asian champions Qatar are currently training in Porto Bela, a coastal town near Rio. Copa America, the continental championshop will be held from June 15-July 7. Squad: Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bakri, Ab

02 Jun

Qatar beach volleyball team beat Germany in Ostrava Open

Ostrava/Czech Republic, 2 June 2019 - Qatar's team (1) consists of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan opened their campaign in the main round of the four-star J&T Banka Ostrava Beach Open 2019 on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour with a convincing 2-0 victory over Germany in on Wednesday. The Qatari side made impressive performance braced t