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Head of Qatari Delegation at Arab Games: Team Qatar Aspires to Achieve Largest Number of Medals

Algiers, 4 July 2023- Nasser Al Mudahka, Head of the Qatari delegation participating in the 15th edition of the Arab Games held from 5th to 15th July in Algeria, praised the great effort of the organizing committee to make Arab sporting festival a success. The event sees the participation of around 3500 athletes representing 22 countries.In a sta

03 Jul

Qatar beat Mexico in 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, advance to quarterfinals

California, 3 July 2023 - Qatar advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over the Mexican team that already clinched advancement, at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as part of Group B's 2nd round of matches in the group stage of the tournament hosted by the US and Canada until July 16. The 2022 Wo

02 Jul

Qatar to take on Mexico in must-win mach

California, 2 July 2023 - Qatar national football team concluded their preparations to face off Mexican national team at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA, on Monday morning, as part of Group B's 2nd round of matches in the group stage of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup hosted by the US and Canada from June 24 - 16 July. Within the s

02 Jul

Team Qatar champions ready to make glory in Arab Games

Doha, 2 July 2023 - Team Qatar delegation is preparing to participate in the 15th edition of Arab Games 2023 to be held from 5th to 15th July in Algeria’s capital city of Algeria. Team Qatar champions are aspiring to fight tooth and nail in this Arab sport gathering to collect a high medal tally as much as they can. Team Qatar will f

02 Jul

Dahlan Al Hamad to run for third term as AAA President

Doha, 2 July 2023 - H.E. Dahlan Jumaan Al Hamad announced his candidacy for a third term as President of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA), which extends until 2027, in order to continue achievements for Asian athletics at the Olympic and international levels and present new champions for the future. AAA has set July 9 as the date for holdin

02 Jul

Queiroz wants Qatar’s best in must-win game against Mexico

California, 2 July 2023 - Qatar, comprising majority of young players, will face their toughest Group B opponents in Mexico desperately needing a victory against the eight-time champions to keep their hopes alive at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. A shock 2-1 defeat to Haiti in their opening match and a 1-1 draw against Honduras left Qatar in a precariou

27 Jun

Muaz Ibrahim claims discus throw silver medal at Arab Athletics Championship

Marrakesh, 27 June 2023 - Qatar’s Muaz Ibrahim claimed the silver medal of men’s discus throw event at the 23rd Arab Athletics Championship which was concluded in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event featured the participation of more than 350 male and female athletes representing 16 countries. The Qatari athletes raised

27 Jun

Qatar Football Team Heads to Phoenix to Face Honduras in 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Houston (US), 27 June 2023 - The Qatar national football team headed to Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States, in preparation to face off Honduras national team at the State Farm Stadium on June 29, as part of Group B's 2nd round of matches in the group stage of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup hosted by the US and Canada, from June 24 - 16 July.

25 Jun

Queiroz Says Fully Ready for CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023 Opener Against Haiti

Houston, 25 June 2023 - Qatar coach Carlos Queiroz said Sunday his side were fully prepared for their CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023 opener against Haiti on Monday morning. The tournament takes place in the US and Canada from June 24 to July 16. Speaking at a press conference, the Portuguese expressed his honor and pride to compete in such a high-octan

25 Jun

Arab Chess Federation Names Mohammed Al Mudahka Member of Steering Committee

Riyadh, 25 June 2023 - The Arab Chess Federation (ACF) extraordinary General Assembly named Qatar's Chess Grandmaster Mohammed Al Mudahka as a member of the steering committee that will run the ACF. This was during the meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the presence of 18 Arab federations, which resulted in the withdrawal of confidenc

25 Jun

Qatar roller skaters excel at Special Olympics

Berlin, 25 June 2023 - Qatar’s Hamad Al Hebabi claimed silver medal in the men’s 300m roller-skating (D02 category) while Qatar’s Shuaa Al Abdulla won bronze in women’s 300m roller-skating event at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 in Germany. Al Hebabi finished the race in 1 minute 47.10 secs, while Al Abdulla

25 Jun

Team Qatar stars shine in Arab Athletics Championship

Marrakesh, 25 June 2023 - Qatari athletes raised their tally to seven colored medals in the 23rd Arab Athletics Championship in Morocco, with the participation of more than 350 male and female athletes representing 16 countries. Duo Femi Ogunode and Bassem Abdel Salam won two gold medals. Femi Ogunode managed to win the first place and the gold

24 Jun

Team Qatar athletes win three medals at Arab Athletics Championships

Marrakesh, 24 June 2024 - Team Qatar stars claimed three medals on the second day of Arab Athletics Championships which is held in Marrakesh, Morocco until Saturday. Femi Ogunode took the gold medal of 100m event with a time of 10.19 seconds while Ashraf Hussain claimed the gold medal of 400m event. Moreover, Hamdi Al Amin clinched

24 Jun

HE Sheikh Joaan attends European Games Opening Ceremony in Krakow, Poland

Warsaw, 24 June 2023 - QOC President and ANOC Senior Vice President HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani tonight attended the Opening Ceremony of the European Games Krakow-Malopolska 2023 to show his support for European NOCs and their athletes. The Games was opened by the President of Poland Andrzej Duda and EOC President and IOC Member Spyros Ca

24 Jun

ICSS takes part in Discussion on Role of Youth in Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport

New York, 24 June 2023 — The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) took part in a side event to discuss the role of youth in preventing violent extremism (PVE) through sport hosted by the Global Sports Programme led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and its partners — the State of Qatar, the UN A

21 Jun

Qatar off to a flying start at the FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League Doha 2023

Doha, 21 June 2023 - The FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League Doha 2023 (Asia-West) Stop 1 began at the Al Gharafa Complex. The Qatar men’s team comprising Mohammed Abbasher, Mubarak Jama, Ahmad Saeid Mohamad and Omar Mohamed Saad defeated Saudi Arabia (21-11), Turkmenistan (21-10) and Jordan (21-18) to maintain their unbeaten run in the first leg

20 Jun

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023/ Qatar Mission Leaves for US

Vienna, 20 June 2023 - Qatar's national men's football team left Tuesday for the US for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023, slated to run from June 24 to July 16 in the US and Canada. Before heading to the US, Al Ennabi had a Vienna training camp that kicked off June 1 and included three trial games against Croatia, Jamaica and New Zealand. For the Gol

20 Jun

Qatar Football Association stands with Yusuf, says Al Buenain

Doha, 20 June 2023 - Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain on Tuesday backed Yusuf Abdurisag Yusuf while condemning “the unwarranted attention” the Al Annabi forward has received. “Everyone at QFA stands with Yusuf Abdurisag Yusuf and strongly condemns the unwarranted attention he has rece