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Exhibition at JK Iguatemi mall shines a light on Qatar’s passion for football

Sao Paulo, 20 June 2019 - 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 beautiful game and the strong grassroots football culture in the next FIFA World Cup™ host nation. The photographs are the res

20 Jun

Qatar's Beach Handball Team Reaches Semifinals of the Asian Championship

Weihai, 20 June 2019 - The Qatari beach handball team qualified for the semifinals of the 7th AHF Asian Beach Handball Championship held in Weihai, China, and qualified for the 2020 IHF Men's Beach Handball Championships in Italy, after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 on Wednesday. On Thursday, Qatar will face Vietnam in the semifinals who qualifie

20 Jun

Qatar Olympic Committee to celebrate IOC’s 125th Anniversary

Doha, 20 June 2019 - On the occasion of the Olympic Day that the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosts annually as a celebration of sport and Olympic movement which will also mark the 125th International Olympic Committee's anniversary. This year's event is in collaboration with the Qatar Swimming Association where a friendly tournament is bringin

19 Jun

Qatar ready for Colombia challenge

Doha, 19 June 2019 - Asian champions Qatar are upbeat after their fighting draw against Paraguay in the first match, in which they came back from two goals down, but they face a tougher challenge in Colombia in their second match on Wednesday. Colombia have top stars such as Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez, two of the most flamboyant players

19 Jun

Qatar 2022 legacy programme boosts impoverished youth in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, 19 June 2019 - Generation Amazing – a Qatar 2022 legacy programme – teamed up with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Flamengo FC to deliver a football for development session to impoverished youth in Rio de Janeiro. The event, which was attended by girls and boys from Campo Grande, Favel

19 Jun

Stage set for IAAF World Athletics Championships 2019

Doha, 19 June 2019 - In just 100 days' time, the Middle East will host the biggest ever athletics event to come to the region, with the world's finest athletes competing to win gold. The city of Doha is also getting ready to deliver a winning performance, welcoming over 3,500 athletes, coaches and officials to the sporting spectacle whic

19 Jun

QOA to organize three international training Programs

Doha, 19 June 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) will be hosting three international training programs over the upcoming periods , that in collaboration with several regional and international authorities . These training programs come in the QOA's annual agenda which aims at developing programs , studies and workshops in several spo

19 Jun

Qatar's Beach Handball Team Meets China's Taipei in the Asian Championship

Weihai, 19 June 2019 - Qatar's beach handball team will meet Chinese Taipei on Wednesday in their fourth match of the 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship held in Weihai, China, which will run until June 24 and serves as a way to qualify for the 2020 IHF Mens Beach Handball Championships in Italy. Qatar is looking to continue their victories an

18 Jun

QFA President meets Mayor of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, 18 June 2019- Marcelo Crivella, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, handed over the key of the city and a jersey of Club of Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), on Sunday. The two officials met on the sidelines of Qatar’s Copa America debut aga

18 Jun

Riyad Mahrez says Qatar 2022 will be ‘best ever’ FIFA World Cup™

Doha, 18 June 2019 - Algeria’s star player and coach have both praised the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) for its plans and preparations for Qatar 2022, with Riyad Mahrez stating he expects the tournament to be the ‘best ever’ FIFA World Cup™. The Manchester City winger, a Premier League winner in 2016 a

18 Jun

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