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Qatar Olympic Committee to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Doha, February 18, 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary on March 14. The anniversary coincides with the decision to form the committee on March 14 of 1979 under the chairmanship of HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and membership of the presidents of the sports federations. The organizational and sup

17 Feb

Mathiesen claims Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship

DOHA, February 17, 2019-Denmark's Mikkel Mathiesen claimed the title of Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship concluded in Doha on Saturday. William Smith of Britain finished second ahead of Sergio Al Kordi of Jordan in the third place. On the other hand, Adrian Meronk, Niclas Johansson and Mike Troop qualified for the 2019 Edition of Co

17 Feb

Elisa Mertens beats Simona Halep, wins Qatar Open Title

Doha, February 17, 2019 – Belgium's Elise Mertens has claimed the biggest title of her career by beating top seed Simona Halep to win the Qatar Open. Mertens, 23, recovered from a set and a break down - losing 18 points in a row at one stage in the second set - to beat the world number three 3-6 6-4 6-3. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani

14 Feb

Halep, Kerber reaches Qatar Total Open Quarterfinals

Doha, February 14 2019-Tennis star and top seed Simona Halep of Romania on Wednesday beat Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Total Open. Halep won 6-2, 6-3 win in just 1 hour 19 minutes. The victory also ensured that Halep, 27, will rise to number two when the new world rankings are released on Monday. The third

13 Feb

Falah, Mascot for IAAF World Athletics Championships, unveiled

DOHA, February 13, 2019 - Following a nationwide competition, the winning design of the mascot for the Middle East's first-ever World Athletics Championships was announced on the country's annual National Sports Day. Falah, an athletic falcon emblazoned in the Qatari flag's maroon colour, was unveiled as the official mascot of the IAAF W

13 Feb

Sheikh Joaan: Sport Day Reflects Leadership's Interest in Sports

Doha, February 13, 2019- HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has described Qatar Sport Day as a special occasion celebrated by citizens and residents in Qatar. In a statement on the Qatar Sport Day's occasion, His Excellency said the State of Qatar is one of the first countries in the world to dedica

13 Feb

HH Sheikha Moza Attends QF's National Sport Day Celebrations

Doha, February 13 2019 - HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), yesterday attended QF's National Sport Day celebrations at Education City. The National Sport Day activities at QF were also attended by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qata

13 Feb

HH the Amir Participates in National Sport Day's Activities

Doha, February 12, 2019- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the activities of Qatar Sport Day on Tuesday, as His Highness visited Aspire Zone Foundation's Football Skills Development Center. During the visit, His Highness participated in different kinds of sport activities held by members of the Aspire Academy in the pla

11 Feb

QOC to celebrate National Sport Day on Tuesday

Doha, 11 February 2019- The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education set to celebrate the 8the edition of National Sport Day (NSD) at the playground of Yarmouk preparatory school for boys on Tuesday. Tuesday's prestigious event will bring together sport federations, families and children

10 Feb

PSG President Al-Khelaifi elected to UEFA executive committee

Zurich, 10 February 2019 - Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of French giants Paris Saint-Germain, was Thursday officially appointed club representative on UEFA's Executive Committee, at the Congress of European football's governing body in Rome. The 45-year-old had been elected at the end of January at a mee

10 Feb

QOC announces 2019 Sport Events Calendar

DOHA, February 10, 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced on Saturday the list of sporting events and competitions that State of Qatar will host in 2019. Qatar will host 58 sporting events this year including FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour -Qatar Open organized by the Qatar Volleyball Association at Katara and the 2019 IAAF World A

10 Feb

Top seeds get first round bye at Qatar Total Open 2019 draw

DOHA, February 10, 2019 - The top-four seeded players at the Qatar Total Open 2019 would not be in action on the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex until the second round as they all got byes at the end of the draw ceremony held at the Four-Seasons Hotel on Saturday. World No. 3 and 2014 champion Simona Halep is the

07 Feb

Qatar Total Open 2019 to begin on Monday

DOHA, February 7, 2019-Former world number one and 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has received a wild card entry to participate in the Qatar Total Open 2019 to be held from February 11 to 16 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha.The 28-year-old Dane, a two-time finalist here (2011 and 2017), wi

06 Feb

Khalifa Complex wears new look ahead of Qatar Total Open 2019

DOHA, February 6, 2019 - With less than two weeks to the start of the Qatar Total Open 2019, the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex is already wearing a new look in preparation for the annual tournament which is one of the most sought after ladies tennis event in the region.The venue is looking beautiful with the branding c

06 Feb

Qatar and FIFA announce joint venture to deliver 2022 FIFA World Cup™

Doha, 6 February 2019 - The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ has officially entered tournament delivery mode after Qatar and FIFA announced the launch of a new joint venture to organise the event. The 'FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC' (joint venture) was unveiled as the body responsible for delivering the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Arab world af

03 Feb

HH the Amir welcomes Qatar National Team, Champions of AFC Asian Cup 2019

Doha, February 03, 2019- HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani welcomed Saturday the Qatar national team, champions of AFC Asian Cup 2019, upon their arrival to Doha International Airport. HH the Amir congratulated the champions, the coaching and administrative staff, praising the special performances and sportsmanship shown by the team th

03 Feb

Sheikh Joaan Congratulates HH the Amir, Praises National Team's Asian Cup Victory

Doha, February 03, 2019- HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the people of Qatar on the occasion of the national team's victory of the 2019 Asian Cup. HE Sheikh Joaan praised Qatar's performance in the tournament, saying that the Qatari team h

03 Feb

Qatar Crowned Champions of AFC Asia Cup

Abu Dhabi, February 02, 2019-The Qatari football national team were crowned Friday for the first time in their history as the champions of the AFC Asian Cup in its 17th edition hosted in the UAE, after defeating Japan 3-1 in the final. Al Moez Ali, Abdulaziz Hatem and Akram Afif scored in the 12, 27th and 83rd minute respectively. Japan'