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Swimming competitions at World Aquatics Masters Championships to begin on Monday

Doha, 26 February 2024- The swimming competitions at the World Aquatics Masters Championships will begin at Aspire Dome on Monday. The swimming program follows the full individual event card of the World Aquatics Championships except the 1500m Freestyle in both genders. All six relays are 4 x 50m, with a female medley and freestyle r

26 Feb

Qatar Officially Receives Flag Ahead of Hosting 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships

Busan, 26 February 2024 - Qatar officially received the flag for the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships ahead of hosting it in Doha. The tournament will be held in Qatar mid-next year at the Lusail Sports Arena. Concluding the competitions of the 2024 Busan World Championships in South Korea, President of the Korean Table Tennis Associat

25 Feb

Khachanov ends Mensik’s run to claim Falcon Trophy

Doha, 25 February 2024 - US-based Russian, Karen Khachanov fulfilled his dream of lifting the Falcon Trophy as he saved four set points before overcoming the fairytale run of teenager Jakub Mensik of Czech Republic 7-6(12), 6-4 in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Saturday. It was the 27-

25 Feb

Qatar’s Mohamed Shewaiter Wins Second Gold Medal in Diving

Doha, 25 February 2024 - Qatar’s Mohamed Shewaiter won gold in the 30-34 age group category of the 3m springboard diving at the World Aquatics Masters Championship, currently held in Doha and will run until Mar. 3. Shewaiter tallied 318.85 points, to finish ahead of Finland’s Aatu Keranen (202.20 points) and Austrias Makro Pervan (22

20 Feb

QPSF Signs Two Cooperation Protocols with Al Ahli SC, QCTF

Doha, 20 February 2024 - The Qatar Police Sports Federation (QPSF) signed a cooperation protocol in the sports field with the Qatari Al Ahli Club. QPSF President Brigadier General Khalid Hamad Al Attiyah, signed on behalf of the Federation, while Al Ahli Club President Abdulla Yousef Al Mulla, signed on behalf of the club. The signing of t

20 Feb

Abubaker Haydar claims 800m bronze medal at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Tehran, 20 February 2024 - Qatar's Abubaker Haydar won the bronze medal of 800m event at the 2024 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships on Monday. The tournament brought together 26 national teams. Team Qatar squad includes; Femi Ogunode, Tosin Ogunode, Saeed Othman Zamzoun, Abubaker Haydar, Yasser Salem, Seif Abdessalem Hemeida and

19 Feb

Sheikh Joaan Attends the Ceremony of Handing Over the World Aquatics Championships Flag to Singapore

Doha, 19 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024, which concluded at Aspire Dome, attended the ceremony of handing over the championships flag to Singapore, which will host the next editio

18 Feb

Abdulrahman Saeed wins 1500m silver medal at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Tehran, 18 February 2024 - Qatar's Abdulrahman Saeed claimed the silver medal of 1500m event at the 2024 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. The tournament is held in Tehran, Iran until February 19. Team Qatar squad includes; Femi Ogunode, Tosin Ogunode, Saeed Othman Zamzoun, Abubaker Haydar, Yasser Salem, Seif Abdessalem Hemeida

15 Feb

Qatar National Football Team Rises to 37th Place in FIFA Rankings

Doha, 15 February 2024 - Qatar national football team two-time Asian Cup winners (37th, up 21) chalk up the biggest tally (92.04 points) bringing its overall total to 1,99.34 in FIFA ranking after capitalising on home comforts to successfully defend their continental crown. The Qatari team came in third place in the Arab world and fifth in

15 Feb

Sheikh Joaan Meets President of the European Olympic Committees

Doha, 15 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Mr. Spyros Capralos, President of the European Olympic Committees and President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, on the sidelines of the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 currently taking place in Doha. The m

15 Feb

Sheikh Joaan meets Yusra Mardini and World Aquatics Refugee team athletes

Doha, 15 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani today met with World Aquatics Refugee team athletes Mohamad Eyad Masoud and Alaa Maso and World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 ambassador and former refugee athlete Yusra Mardini at the Qatar Olympic Committee. HE Sheikh Joaan, President of the Doha 2024 Organising

14 Feb

6th World Paramotor Slalom Championships Concludes

Doha, 14 February 2024 - Under the patronage and attendance of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and the presence of HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Staff Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit, the Qatar Air Sports Committee, affiliated with th

14 Feb

Qatar Ranked Second in World Paramotor Championship

Doha, 14 February 2024 - The Qatari team ranked second in the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships held for the first time in Qatar and the Middle East. Organized by the Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) of the Joint Special Forces at Al Saad Square in Lusail, the ten-day event featured the participation of 14 countries. HE Commander o

14 Feb

QOC celebrates National Sport Day

Doha, 14 February 2024 - Team Qatar’s stars and local communities came together to celebrate National Sport Day, with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) organising activities throughout the country as part of its unwavering commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle, highlighting the importance of the nation’s sporting culture

13 Feb

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Attends Qatar Foundation's National Sport Day Activities

Doha, 13 February 2024 - HH Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Moza bint Nasser launched this years National Sport Day activities at Qatar Foundation as people of all ages from across Qatar gathered at Education City for a nationwide celebration of sport and healthy, active living.The National Sport Day fun at Qatar Foundation (QF) bega

13 Feb

HH the Amir Participates in National Sport Day

Doha, 13 February 2024 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated on Tuesday in the activities of the National Sport Day. HH the Amir practiced rowing on Bin Ghannam Island on the east coast of the State of Qatar as part of raising awareness of the importance of practicing various types of sport and encouraging the community

13 Feb

Multiple Activities of 13th Edition of National Sport Day

Doha, 13 February 2024 - The activities of the 13th edition of the National Sport Day, under the slogan "The Choice is Yours," kicked off all over the country, It is an annual tradition and an unprecedented initiative unique to the State of Qatar, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of sports and its role in the lives of societie

12 Feb

Qatar National Sports Day... Pioneering Initiative to Highlight Importance of Sport in Human-Building

Doha, 12 February 2024 - The State of Qatar will celebrate Tuesday the 13th edition of the National Sports Day under the slogan 'The Choice Is Yours,' which reaffirms the wise leadership's belief and insightful vision that sports are a key factor in building both Qatari citizens and residents alike. The Sports Day aims to increase awareness