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PSG and France forward Dembele named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha

Doha: Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row. Dembele was instrumental in PSG's first Champions League triumph when they beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and scored 35 g

16 Dec

Doha to host Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday

Doha: The FIFA has announced that Doha will host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday. The prestigious event will be held on the eve of the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, which will see Paris Saint-Germain of France face Brazil's Flamengo at the Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stadium. During the ceremony, FIFA will unveil

12 Dec

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of T100 Triathlon World Championship

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned the winners of the professional races at the T100 Triathlon World Championship, as Doha hosted the final weekend of the series, with the participation of a select group of the world’s top triathlon athletes. In the Men’s Pro T100 race

11 Dec

Sheikh Joaan meets with President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

Lausanne: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Mr. Ingmar De Vos, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations and President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), dur

01 Dec

Sheikh Joaan crowns Max Verstappen Champion of the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate race of the Formula 1 World Championship season.

28 Nov

Thrilling Start to the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027

DOHA – Lusail Arena came alive on Thursday evening as Qatar faced Lebanon in a thrilling match during the first window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The atmosphere was electric, with passionate fans of the Qatari team and the Lebanese community in attendance, while the game received extensive media c

28 Nov

Sheikh Joaan attends final of FIFA U-17 World Cup

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended today the final match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, held at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The final brought together the national teams of Portugal and Austria and ended with a 1–0 victory for Portugal, who were crowned champions of the ev

26 Nov

Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw revealed

ZurichWith fewer than 200 days to go until the start of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™, the procedures for determining the composition of the tournament's 12 unprecedented groups of four have been confirmed. One of the most thrilling milestones on the road to the FIFA World Cup, the Final Draw will bring together coaches an

24 Nov

Qatar Olympic Committee Signs MoU with Microsoft to Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation in Sports

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft today, aimed at enhancing future collaboration in digital transformation projects and developing smart solutions and innovative technologies in the sports sector. The signing ceremony took place at QOC headquarters in Doha in the presence of senior officials from both

24 Nov

Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 mascot

The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled Juha as the official mascot for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from December 1-18 in Qatar. Inspired by arguably the most popular character from the history of Arab literature, Juha embodies the rich folkloric traditions of the region. Often depicted as a

24 Nov

Qatar School Sports Association President Highlights the Olympic School Program’s Role in Discovering Young Talent

H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar School Sports Association, affirmed the importance of the Olympic School Program in identifying and nurturing emerging sporting talents, while providing an encouraging environment for learning and teamwork. Sheikh Khalifa praised the continued success of the Olympic School Program a

24 Nov

Abdelkader Said wins the Super Grand Prix at the Longines Global Champions Tour

Belgian rider Abdelkader Said a member of Qatar’s Team Wathnan, captured the Super Grand Prix title at the Global Champions Playoffs, the 17th and final round of the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League, held in Prague, Czech Republic. The event brought together the world’s elite riders and top-level horses. Rid

22 Nov

Islamic Solidarity Games Conclude in Riyadh

The sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games came to a close today, Friday, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, following competitions held from November 7 to 21. The Games concluded with a grand closing ceremony staged at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium. Qatar finished its participation with a total of 11 medals: 3 gold

22 Nov

Qatar Claims Double Silver at Gulf U21 3x3 Basketball Championship in Bahrain

Qatar’s U21 men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball teams delivered impressive performances at the Gulf 3x3 Basketball Championship for Youth, securing silver medals in both categories as the tournament concluded on November 20 at the North Harbour Courts in Bahrain. The championship—organized by the Bahrain Basketball Associati

21 Nov

Qatar ends Islamic Solidarity Games with three medals

Qatar wrapped up its campaign at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with three medals — a silver in fencing and bronze medals in handball and athletics — bringing its overall tally to 11 (3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze). The men’s foil team of Khalid al-Yafei, Adham al-Deeb and Abdullah Khalifa won silver after a tight 43-4

21 Nov

Younousse, Tijan eliminated in Round of 16

Qatar’s campaign at the Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025 ended in the Round of 16 yesterday, as Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan fell 2-1 to France’s Teo Rotar and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat on Central Court. The Olympic bronze medallists started strongly, taking the opening set 21-15, but the French pair responded in the

20 Nov

Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team defeats Ivory Coast

Riyadh - Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team opened its campaign at the Islamic Solidarity Games with a 21-13 victory over Ivory Coast in Riyadh yesterday. The team will continue its first-round matches today with encounters against Turkey and Iran. In the women’s competition, Qatar lost its opening match 11-16 to Algeria. The te

20 Nov

Team Qatar grabs two bronze at Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

Khalid Al Yafei secured the bronze medal in the men’s foil event in fencing, while wrestler Shaheen Mohammad clinched bronze in the 77kg weight category to boost Qatar’s medal tally at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Tuesday. Al Yafei claimed bronze after losing his semi-final to Turkey’s Kivanc Kirtay 10–15