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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'

30 Jan

Qatar beat UAE, qualify for AFC Asian Cup Final

Doha, January 30, 2019 - Qatar National Team qualified for the final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup for the first time in their history, after securing 4-0 win against the Emirati counterparts at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday evening. The first goal was scored by Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi in the 22nd minute of the first half. Almoez Ali

29 Jan

Qatar to take on UAE in Asian Cup Semifinals

Abu Dhabi, January 29, 2019 - Qatar will take on the UAE on Tuesday in the semifinals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. On Friday, Qatar reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history following a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Bassam Al Rawi and Abdelaziz Hatim, Qatar's goal-scoring heroes from their two previous knockout stage win

27 Jan

AIPS and Qatar Sports Press Committee Honor Ghanaian journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale

LAUSANNE,SWITZERLAND - The AIPS and the Qatar Sports Press Committee have honored the late Ghanaian journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, who was shot dead last week in his country's capital Accra. This came during the master of ceremonies at the AIPS Sport Media Awards held in Lausanne recently. Thunderous applause fills the Sandoz Bal

23 Jan

Qatar qualify to AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals

Abu Dhabi, January 23, 2019-The Qatari national football team defeated their Iraqi counterparts 1-0 in a thrilling contest on Tuesday to reach the Asian Cup quarterfinals. They will now face South Korea in the last eight on Friday. Bassam Alrawi scored the winner in the 62nd minute when he curled in a free-kick to take the Qataris into

23 Jan

Lausanne ceremony, AIPS Sport Media Awards

Lausanne, January 22, 2019-- On Monday night at the beautiful Beau-Rivage Palace amongst a crowd of significant sports figures such as International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, 24 finalists received awards throughout 8 different categories at the inaugural AIPS Sports Media Awards. Marca journalist José Ignacio Pérez

22 Jan

Qatar to face Iraq in AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday

ABU DHABI, UAE , January 22, 2019 - Unbeaten Qatar are likely to have an edge going into their last 16 clash on Tuesday against Iraq, the 2007 champions at the AFC Asian Cup. Striker Almoez Ali has struck seven times in just three matches giving Qatar their three back-to-back wins against Lebanon, North Korea and Saudi Arabia. Iraq, on

21 Jan

QOC President participates in IOC Public Affairs and Social Development Commission meeting

Lausanne, January 20, 2019 – Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the meeting of the IOC Commission for Public Affairs and Social Development through Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday. His Excellency was nominated as Commission member. The IOC Public Affairs and Social developmen

19 Jan

IMPORTANT: How to access the AIPS Sport Media Awards LIVE broadcast

LAUSANNE, January 19, 2019 - Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce that the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony scheduled for7pm CET on Monday, January 21, 2019 in Lausanne, Switzerland, will be broadcast via AIPS Media 1924 Facebook LIVE (Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/AIPSMedia) and via live satellite signal available through E

17 Jan

Qatar to face Saudi Arabia in AFC Asian Cup

ABU DHABI, UAE - Thursday evening will see the eyes of the footballing world settle on the Zayed Sports City Stadium as Saudi Arabia face off against Qatar to determine who will top Group E in the Asian Cup. However, the contest will be no ordinary game as the political standoff between the two countries adds a new dimension to the matchu

16 Jan

Qatar to face Sweden in IHF World Men's Handball Championship

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar's handball team will lock horns against Sweden in group D clash on Wednesday at the prestigious IHF World Men's Handball Championship 2019 taking place in Germany and Denmark. Qatar team will play Wednesday's match with two point in its tally after defeating Egyptian counterparts 28/23 and suffered two defeats a

15 Jan

UAE refuse to give ‘super hat-trick’ ball to Qatari striker

Doha: In an unprecedented incident in football, the Asian Cup 2019 organizers in the UAE prevented the Qatari striker AlMoez Ali from retaining the ball from the game in which he scored the super hat-trick. “We asked the organizers to give the ball to AlMoez Ali after our game with North Korea, but that did not happen. A fo

14 Jan

Qatar thrash North Korea, enter Asian Cup Knock-outs

ABU DHABI, UAE, January 14, 2019 - A four-goal haul from Almoez Ali inspired Qatar to a 6-0 thrashing of North Korea in Al Ain on Sunday to seal their place in the Asian Cup knock-out rounds with a game to spare.Ali's dream display with two goals in each half catapulted him top of the scoring charts. Boualem Khoukhi headed the third short

14 Jan

PSG arrive in Doha for winter camp

Doha: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)arrived in Qatar yesterday for their four-day winter tour to prepare for an exciting second half of the season in Doha. Over four days, the team will make use of the outstanding training facilities in the Aspire Zone and benefit from the country’s ideal weather conditions. The star-studded which has in