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Xavi visits Generation Amazing programme in India and kicks off pitch construction

Doha, 20 March 2019 - SC Global Ambassador Xavi Hernandez visited a Generation Amazing site in Mumbai this week to mark the construction of a new community pitch and take part in a game of football with programme participants and youth ambassadors from across India. In collaboration with Generation Amazing's local partner, Oscar Foundation, the

19 Mar

SC & Ministry of Education and Higher Education launch Tamreen

Doha, 19 March 2019 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to launch Tamreen, an online educational programme featuring FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™-themed lessons. The MoU was signed by Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cu

19 Mar

FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup to begin on Wednesday

Doha, 19 March 2019 - The 12th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup will begin at Aspire Academy on Wednesday. Since this individual apparatus competition will also form the basis of qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Qatar Gymnastics Federation (QGF) has received confirmation from a large number of gymnasts. QGF, which is holding this

18 Mar

QOC winter camp hosts Al Messila Traditional Horse Race

Doha, 18 March 2019 - The winter camp of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosted Al Messilah Traditional Horse Race on Friday. The event featured the participation of 8 riders including Mohammad Abdullah Al Shamsi, Abdullah Rashed Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Hajri, Nasser Mesfer Al Shahwani, Yousef Al Malki, Ali Qadi, Abdullah Al Amri and Rashed A

18 Mar

Qatar's Fahad Al-Abdulla wins bronze at Asian Youth Athletics Championships

Hong Kong, 18 March 2019 - Qatar's middle distance runner, Fahad A-Abdulla confidently claimed the bronze medal in the 400m event of the 3rd Asian Youth Atheltics Championship held in Hong Kong on Sunday. Al -Abdulla finished third with slim gap from the Singapore's Mark Bryan who won the event, mean while the second place went to Henry Feong of

17 Mar

48 teams in World Cup 2022: Decision will be made in consultation between Qatar & FIFA: Supreme Committee

Doha, 17 March 2019 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) said that Qatar and the FIFA will continue working together to discuss a potential expansion of the World Cup in 2022 to 48 teams, while determining whether or not a viable operating model does exist and whether it is in the best interest for the football and for the tournam

13 Mar

Qatar team to face Oman in Katara Beach Volleyball Open

Doha, 13 March 2019 - Qatar's Beach Volleyball team will begin its campaign in the 2019 edition of Katara Beach Volleyball Open against Oman in Doha on Wednesday . Qatar team A 's duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tajin will shake hands with Omanis opponents Mazen Al Hashimi and Noah Al Golbobi in the group A clash on Wednesday. Meanwhile Qatar's

12 Mar

Geoffrey Blancaneaux wins Qatar Men's ITF World Tennis Tour

Doha, 12 March 2019 - France's Geoffrey Blancaneaux claimed the title of Qatar Men's ITF World Tennis Tour concluded at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on Sunday. In the final match, Blancaneaux defeated Jacob Grills of Australia 6-4 6-1. On the other hand, the second edition of Qatar Men's ITF World Tennis Tour will begin a

12 Mar

Sebastian Coe praises Qatar's preparations to host World Championships in Athletics

Doha, 12 March 2019 - The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Lord Sebastian Coe has praised the great work done by the Organizing Committee for the World Championships in Athletics to be held in Doha this year under the chairmanship of HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Th

11 Mar

Concrete works completed at Qatar 2022 stadium in Al Thumama

Doha, 11 March 2019 - Construction of Al Thumama Stadium, a host venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, continues to progress rapidly with the stadium concrete works now completed. The team building the venue – proposed to host games up to and including the quarter-final stage – is installing the steel and cables in preparat

11 Mar

Justin Harding wins Commercial Bank Qatar Masters title

Doha, 11 March 2019 - South Korea's Jinho Choi had saved his best for the last as he signed for a brilliant 64 to set the clubhouse target at 11 under, but that was not enough to stop Justin Harding, as the South African birdied three of his last four holes to win the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, his first European Tour win, at the Doha Golf Cl

11 Mar

Sheikh Joaan attends IAAF meetings in Doha

Doha, 11 March 2019 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of IAAF World Championship Doha 2019 attended part of the meetings of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) which started yesterday. His Excellency welcomed the IAAF members to the

10 Mar

Second edition of Qatar Men’s ITF world tennis tour to begin on Monday

Doha, 10 March 2019 - The second edition of the Qatar Men's ITF World Tennis Tour will begin Monday. Three Qatari players will participate in the competition. The players are Mousa and Mubarak Shanan, as well as Jaber Al Mutawa. The total prize money for the competition is $15000. It is organized by Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) in cooperation w

10 Mar

Wilson sparkles and leads Qatar Masters after 3rd round

Doha, 10 March 2019 - Oliver Wilson grabbed the sole lead of the Qatar Masters by shooting a 3-under 69 in the third round on Saturday despite making his first bogey of the tournament. Wilson finished with a birdie on the 18th for a 10-under total of 206, putting him one shot clear of a quartet of players that included second-round leader Mike L

10 Mar

Her Highness Crowns winner of CHI Al Shaqab International Equestrian Competition

Doha, 10 March 2019- Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) Sheikha Moza bint Nasser crowned Saturday Pieter Devos, winner of CHI Al Shaqab International Equestrian Competition. The three-day event was organized by Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation. It had three separate competitions; show jumpi

07 Mar

Stage set for 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

DOHA, March 7, 2019-The 12th edition of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup will begin at Aspire Academy on March 20, 2019. The event will feature the participation of gymnasts from 58 countries. The higher organizing committee of the event met in Doha yesterday to highlight the latest arrangements for the event which will serve as qualific

07 Mar

Stage set for 2019 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup

Doha, 7 March 2019 - The 12th edition of FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup will begin at Aspire Academy on March 20, 2019. The event will feature the participation of gymnasts from 58 countries. The higher organizing committee of the event met in Doha yesterday to highlight the latest arrangements for the event which will serve as qualification

07 Mar

QHF announces beach handball team list for Asian Championship

DOHA, March 7, 2019 – The Qatar Handball Federation (QHF) announced on Wednesday the national beach handball team list which is scheduled to participate in the 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship for senior Men and Women will take place from 15-22 June in China.Qatar beach handball team list includes, Anadeen Solaukovic, Mahmood Z