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Qatar's Abderrahman Samba, Abdalla Abubaker Haydar win gold

Doha, 23 April 2019 -Considering what he has been doing the whole of last season, Abderrahman Samba was supposed to cruise to victory at the Asian Athletics Championship at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. And despite his top-three rivals registering their personal best efforts, that’s exactly what the 23-year-old Qatari did on M

23 Apr

Xavi stars in last-gasp Al Sadd victory

Doha, 23 April 2019 - Xavi scored a superb free-kick and set up the winner as Al Sadd overcame Pakhtakor 2-1 in the AFC Champions League to go top of Group D. With Al Ahli having beaten 2018 runners up Persepolis 2-1 earlier on Monday, Al Sadd got off the mark nine minutes in when Xavi – who netted a double in a 2-2 draw in the reverse fix

23 Apr

UNWTO secretary-general visits AZF

Doha, 23 April 2019 -During an official visit to Qatar, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, stopped at Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) to witness the sporting organisation’s renowned global facilities and get a closer look at the vital role its member organisations – Aspire Academy, Aspetar, and Aspi

23 Apr

QOC organizes Kun Riyadi Program

Doha, 23 April 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education organized “Play and Learn" Festival as a part of Kun Riyadi Program at Aspire Academy on Monday. The event featured the participation of 600 students from 40 schools in a joyful and supportive environment. Commenting from the end of year

22 Apr

Samba qualified to the final of the 400M hurdles

Doha, 22 April 2019 - Qatar's Abderrahman Samba qualified to the final of the 400M hurdles at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Sunday. Samba, running in the second heat, never got into the top gear but still managed to top his heat in 49.57sec. Samba's compatriot Bassem Hemeida also qualified fo

22 Apr

23rd Asian Athletics Championships gets underway

Doha, 22 April 2019 - The 23rd Asian Athletics Championships began yesterday at the Khalifa International Stadium, seeing the first of Qatar's hopefuls state their claim on the 186 medals on offer. HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced the championships open. The opening ceremony wa

22 Apr

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst speaks of excitement ahead of Qatar 2022

Doha, 22 April 2019 - England legend Sir Geoff Hurst – the only man to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup™ final – recently visited Qatar to find out more about preparations for the next instalment of football’s premier event. Hurst visited the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s Legacy Pavilion during

21 Apr

Challenge 22 winner: We have a responsibility to the region

Doha, 21 April 2019 - Entrepreneur Mohammed Al Kilany says winning Challenge 22 has provided a platform to showcase Arab innovation to the world – and it’s an opportunity he’s determined to capitalise on.Al Kilany, a Palestinian-Jordanian, is the CEO and Founder of SnapGoal. He was speaking at the end of a week-long Challenge 22 w

21 Apr

Dahlan al-Hamad re-elected President of Asian Athletics Association

Doha, 21 April 2019 - The Asian Athletics Association will continue to operate under the leadership of President Dahlan Jumaan al-Hamad, following the 23rd congress which took place ahead of the Asian Athletic Championships. Having been initially elected in 2013, al-Hamad has overseen significant growth in Asian Athletics, with more events and a

21 Apr

Asian Athletics Championships to begin on Sunday

Doha, 21 April 2019 - The the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha from 21 to 24 April, 2019. Nearly 700 elite Asian athletes from 44 nations will be competing for 186 medals in 21 men's events, 21 women's events, and a mixed relay event that makes its debut in the Asian athletics showpiece

18 Apr

Qatar Supports Football Exhibition with 250,000 Euros

Paris, 18 April 2019 - The State of Qatar provided financial support worth 250,000 Euros to the Arab World Institute for the Arab world and football exhibition which kicked off on Tuesday in Paris and will run till July 21. HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani handed over Qatar's support for the exhi

18 Apr

Sheikh Joaan participates in third meeting of Olympic Refuge Foundation executive office

Lausanne, April 18, 2019 - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the third meeting of the Olympic Refuge Foundation executive office, which was held on Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland. The meeting was chaired by HE International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr Thomas Bach, who is also Cha

18 Apr

Qatar football organisations join hands with Dutch FA for female coach training

Doha, 18 April 2019 - Leading football organisations in Qatar have joined forces with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) to deliver a successful training course for female football coaches in the country.A total of 45 participants received certifications for the coaching and life skills course organised jointly by the Qatar Football Associ

17 Apr

Asian Athletics Championships organisers unveil event details ahead of Sunday opening

Doha, 17 April 2019- The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships announced on Tuesday details about the competition, which will take place at Khalifa International Stadium from 21-24 April. In a press conference held at Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the organisers briefed the media on the event, which brings t

17 Apr

QOA and IOA sign Memorandum of Understanding

Athens, 17 April 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) and the International Olympic Academy (IOA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Greece's capital of Athens. HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Boenain, the QOC Secretary General and Head of QOA board inked on behalf of the academy, meanwhile Mr. Isidoros Kouvelos, the President of International Ol

16 Apr

Stage set for 2019 Doha Diamond League meeting

Doha, 16 April 2019 - The 2019 IAAF Diamond League season will kick off on May 3rd at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, as Qatar gets ready for a busy year of international athletics. This year, the world's most prestigious athletics series celebrates its tenth anniversary, and the season opener in Doha is the first of 14 Diamond League m

15 Apr

Al Adaam display impressive performance at Mitas4 Islands MTB Race

Zagreb, 15 April 2019- Qatar's mountain bike team concluded on Sunday its impressive performance in Mitas 4 Islands MTB Race took place in Zagreb, Croatia and brought together cyclists from 33 countries across the world. Qatar mountain bike team displayed high level performance in all four stages of the prestigious event, showed their endurance

15 Apr

Samuel Eto’o unveiled as an SC Global Ambassador

Doha, 15 April 2019 - Samuel Eto’o, one of the most decorated players in world football, has officially joined the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) as a Global Ambassador.Eto’o has won 15 major honours during his glittering career to-date – a haul that includes three UEFA Champions League victories, four league tit