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Asian Games: Qatar's 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches Final

Hangzhou, 1 October 2023 - Qatar's 3x3 basketball team advanced to the final of the Hangzhou Asian Games after defeating Mongolia 21-13 in the semi-final on Sunday. The Qatari team performed well against its Mongolian counterpart during the match which they played according to the plan set by the coach. Team's players Mohamed Zidan, Mousa

01 Oct

Asian Games: Qatar Handball Team Reaches Semifinals after Defeating Japan 32-29

Hangzhou, 1 October 2023 - Qatar's handball team reached the semifinals of the Asian Games held in Hangzhou after defeating the Japanese national team 32-29 at the conclusion of the second group matches. The Qatari national team concluded the first half ahead of Japan by one goal 16-15 after a distinguished performance by its players who co

28 Sep

Asian Games: Team Qatar Win Beach Volleyball Gold Medal

Hangzhou, 28 September 2023 - Qatar's Olympic medalists Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan claimed the beach volleyball gold medal at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games after beating China 2-0. The Qatari duo achieved victory in both halves of the match, scoring (22-20) the first half and maintained their superiority in the second half to score (21-16)

27 Sep

Asian Games: Nasser Al Attiyah Wins Bronze Medal in Men's Skeet Competition

Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - Qatari sport shooter Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the bronze medal in the men's single skeet competition of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, making it the second medal that Qatar won in the tournament.Al Attiyah won the bronze medal after scoring 64 in a strong competition with Kuwaiti Abdullah Al Rashidi who won t

27 Sep

Asian Games: Qatar's Athletics Wrap Preparation Camp

Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - The Qatari athletics team on Wednesday concluded their preparatory camp in the Chinese city of Shanghai, in preparation for participating in athletics competitions within the Asian Games held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou until October 8.The 14-athlets team, participating in the track and field category, compl

27 Sep

Asian Games: Nasser Al Attiyah Considers Winning Bronze Incentive to Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics

Hangzhou, 27 September 2023 - Qatari sport shooter Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah expressed his happiness at winning the silver medal with the skeet team, as well as the bronze medal at the single skeet shooting competition of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Al Attiyah said in press statements after his coronation ceremony, that although he hoped to

26 Sep

Qatar’s Younousse and Tijan reach beach volleyball semi-finals

Hangzhou, 26 September 2023 - On a day of mixed fortunes, Qatar’s beach volleyball pair of Ahmed Tijan & Cherif Younousse cruised into the semi-finals but the volleyball team’s gold medal hopes were cut short ruthlessly by Iran at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Tijan and Younousse, the defending champions and bronze medalists at the T

25 Sep

Sheikh Joaan Attends 110th Anniversary of Asian Games in Hangzhou

Hangzhou, 25 September 2023 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 110th anniversary celebration of the Asian Games organized by the Olympic Council of Asia in Chinese city of Hangzhou on the sidelines of 19th Asian Games-Hangzhou 2022. The ceremony was also attended by HE Acting President

24 Sep

Spectacular show marks Hangzhou Asian Games opening

Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - The 19th Asian Games opened to a colourful start in Hangzhou on Saturday. With a theme based on water and tide, which are integral parts of city life and promoting principles of simplicity, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, Hangzhou put together a spectacular opening ceremony. Chinese President Xi Jinping decla

24 Sep

Qatar beat Hong Kong in Handball in preliminary round of Asian Games

Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - Qatar Handball Team's first match in the Preliminary Round of Group B in the 19th Asian Games, currently held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, witnessed the presence of President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and ended with the Qatar team's victory over the Hong Kong team with a

24 Sep

Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

Hangzhou, 24 September 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 held on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Asian Games open at the ceremony that lasted over 90 minutes, launching a two-week sporting ex

23 Sep

H.E. Sheikh Joaan attends Qatar Olympic Football team match against Palestine

Hangzhou, 23 September 2023 -The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani attended Qatar Olympic Football team match against Palestine held at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. The match was also attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to China H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Dehaimi, the QOC Secretary General H.E. Jassim

22 Sep

Qatari Flag Raised at the 19th Asian Games Village in China's Hangzhou

Hangzhou, 22 September 2023 - The Qatari flag was raised Thursday at the 19th Asian Games village in China's Hangzhou. The tournament is due to kick off Saturday.HE Second Vice President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, HE QOC's Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain, and chef de mission Rashid Adiba were in attendanc

21 Sep

QOC, Msheireb Properties renew Partnership Agreement

Doha, 21 September 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Qatar’s leading sustainable properties developer Msheireb Properties have renewed their ongoing partnership agreement on Thursday to boost the mutual cooperation between them in the fields of sports and tourism. Director of the QOC Support Services Sect

20 Sep

Lusail International Circuit to host Qatar’s first-ever F1 Sprint

Doha, 20 September 2023 - The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix is less than 17 days away. The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to welcome teams and fans from across the globe for an unforgettable weekend. The event is scheduled to take place across three days from October 6-8. As Formula 1 returns to Qatar for the first time s

20 Sep

Doha 2024 unveils playful World Aquatics Championship mascots

Doha, 20 September 2023 - Doha 2024 announced ‘Nahim’, a playful Qatari whale shark, and ‘Mayfara’ a walking, talking, smiling coral, as the welcoming and fun-loving mascots of the World Aquatics Championships taking place in Doha from February 2-18, 2024. Nahim and Mayfara are intimately tied to Qatar’s heritage an

19 Sep

Asian Games: Qatari Beach Volleyball Team Defeats South Korea 2-0

Hangzhou, 19 September 2023 - The Qatari beach volleyball team (2), consisting of the duo, Mahmoud Essam and Abdullah Naseem, kicked off their journey in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou by defeating South Korea (1) by 2-0. The Qatari beach volleyball team are participating with two teams. The Qatar (1) team includes Ahmed Tijan and Sher

18 Sep

Qatar to Host World Paramotor Championship for First Time in Middle East

Doha, 18 September 2023 - Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) of the Joint Special Forces announced that it will be hosting the sixth World Paramotor Championship for the first time in the Middle East during the period Feb. 1-14, 2024.The tournament will feature wide international participation of all segments, especially after Qatar had succe