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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

19 Jun

QESF and DFI sign a cooperation agreement to increase E-Sports Athletes

Doha, 16 June 2023 - The Qatar E-Sports Federation (QESF) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Doha Film Institute (DFI) with purpose of exchanging experience, putting together a collective effort that could help building up a better E-sport base for athletes and amateur

18 Jun

TOD Launches Four-Part Documentary on FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 18 June 2023 - TOD has announced the launch of its four-part documentary, Qatar 2022, adding to its collection of sports-centric documentaries. Qatar 2022 offers a glimpse into the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, hosted for the first time in the Arab world. Viewers will follow the historic journey through four episodes of never-before-seen

18 Jun

Qatar National Team Coach Says Goal to Win AFC Asian Cup and Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Kuala Lumpur, 18 June 2023 - Qatar national football team's Portuguese Coach Carlos Queiroz said that he is focused on helping Qatar defend their AFC Asian Cup title and guiding the Maroons through to the Finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Talking to the-AFC.com, Queiroz said: "When I put those two pieces together it is the right explosive combi

18 Jun

Qatari National Volleyball Team Leaves for China to Compete in 2023 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships

Doha, 18 June 2023 - The Qatari national beach volleyball team left for China on Sunday to participate in the 2023 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships. Among the ranks of the Qatar first team headed for China are the duo Ahmed Tejan and Sherif Younis, winners of the Bandar Abbas-hosted 2022 Asian Senior Men's Beach Volleyball Champi

18 Jun

Qatar to take on Iran in AFC U17 Asian Cup

Bangkok, 18 June 2023 - Confidence is high in the Islamic Republic of Iran camp as they prepare to play Qatar on Monday in their second AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B match. The Central Asians swept to an impressive 6-1 win against Afghanistan on Friday and head coach Hossein Abdi wants his players to ride on the momentum a

14 Jun

beIN SPORTS Signs New Agreement with UEFA

Doha, 14 June 2023- beIN SPORTS ('beIN') and UEFA have agreed a new agreement whereby the international broadcaster has secured the exclusive media rights to a suite of European national team football exclusively across 24 countries in the Middle East & North Africa region (MENA). The agreement builds on the existing deal that will see