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Qatar in Group A of Asian Men's Handball Qualification for Paris 2024

Doha, 21 May 2023 - Qatar was drawn in Group A along with Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the UAE, India and China at the draw of the Asian Men's Handball Qualification for 33rd Summer Olympic Games (Paris 2024) . The Asian Qualification will take place in Doha from Oct. 18 to 28, 2023. Group B included Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Japan a

21 May

Al Wakra wins Qatar Handball Cup Title

Doha, 21 May 2023 - Al Wakra was crowned Qatar Handball Cup champion for the 2022/2023 sports season after defeating Al Gharafa 26-21 in their final match at Duhail Sports Hall. Al Wakra claimed the title for the first time as they reached the finale three times, while Al Gharafa finished the runner-up for the third time as they had lost the fin

20 May

Al Attiyah in Second Place of First Day Stages of Jordan International Rally

Amman, 20 May 2023 - Qatari Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah ranked second in the provisional overall standings of the special stage action in the 40th edition of Jordan Rally, round three of the 2023 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Al Attiyah, accompanied by his French navigator Mathieu Baumel on board the Volkswagen Polo GTI, came secon

20 May

Qatar's Mohammed Al Qarni Wins 5,000m Race In Spanish Ibiza

Madrid, 20 May 2023 - Qatari athletics team sprinter Mohammed Al Qarni won first place in the 5,000m race, at the Spanish Ibiza Track and Field Games, which was held with the participation of a group of world champions in various field and track competitions. Al Qarni, scored a time of (13:23.00) minutes, outperforming a number of Keny

20 May

Sheikh Joaan Attends Schools Olympic Program Competitions

Doha, 20 May 2023 - H.E Qatar Olympic Committee President, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has attended the competitions of boy schools of the 16th edition of Schools Olympic Program, which were concluded at the Aspire Dome. The SOP boys closing ceremony was also attended by H.E Minister of Education and Higher Education, Ms. Buthaina Bint Ali A

17 May

Coach Carlos Queiroz: Proud to Lead Qatar's National Team

Doha, 17 May 2023 - Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, coach of the Qatar national football team, said that 26 footballers that were shortlisted would compete in the Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 which is hosted by the United State of America and Canada from Jun. 24 to Jul. 16, 2023. This came during a press conference held in Doha to review the detailed

17 May

QOC & Al Jazeera Media Institute sign a cooperation agreement to boost in Media Services

Doha, 17 May 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced Today, the signing of a cooperation agreement with Al Jazeera Media Institute - Al-Jazeera Media Network to boost co-operation in the field of distinctive media and administrative training courses based on the highest modern standards. At the signing ceremony, &nbs

17 May

‘Successfully delivering Qatar 2022 was a great achievement’

Doha, 17 May 2023 - Urban planner Allison Taylor has overseen a multitude of roles during her nine-year stint supporting Qatar’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup™. As the Land & Planning Manager for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Allison was involved in pre-tournament planning, construction and event ope

16 May

AFC and Aspetar sign MoU to promote oral and dental health for Asian footballers

Doha, 16 May 2023 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has partnered with Aspetar, a prestigious orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and one of FIFA and AFC Medical Centres of Excellence, to establish a ground-breaking initiative focused on the oral and dental health of footballers in Asia. The two organisations have signed a Memor

16 May

QOC holds workshop on Knowledge Management

Doha, 16 May 2023 - Knowledge Management Unit at the QOC’s Strategy & Management Department held a one-day workshop on principles of knowledge management for employees at the QOC building on Tuesday. The one day workshop was attended by 16 employees , representing different QOC’s departments, sections and units. Ms.

16 May

QFA president attends inauguration of Pele International Stadium in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, 16 May 2023 -President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani participated in the inauguration of the "Pele Stadium" in Bethlehem Governorate in Palestine at the invitation of the Palestinian Minister of Sports and President of Palestinian Football Association Lieutenant General Jibril Rajoub

15 May

World Judo Championships - Doha 2023 Concludes

Doha, 15 May 2023 - Amid great distinction and success, the World Judo Championships - Doha 2023, which was held over eight days at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, concluded on Sunday with a large participation of 657 male and female players representing 99 countries from around the world. HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chai

15 May

World Judo Championships - Qatar 2023: IJF President Praises Qatar's Distinguished Organization

Doha,15 May 2023 - President of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Marius Vizer praised Qatar's distinguished organization of the World Judo Championships - Qatar 2023, which was held over eight days amid the participation of 657 male and female players representing 99 countries from around the world.In a press statement on the sideline

15 May

OCA Director General Husain Al-Musallam praises media in Asia for placing region at forefront of world sport

Seoul, 15 May 2023- The Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia, Husain Al Musallam, has warmly congratulated media across Asia for putting the Continent “at the forefront of world sport”. In a message to the 24th AIPS Asia Congress in Seoul, Mr. Al-Musallam toasted the region’s media for highlighting the two

15 May

Santa Susanna, Spain announced as host of 86th Congress in 2024, a milestone year for AIPS

Seoul, May 15, 2023 – Santa Susanna, Spain, a beautiful resort city positioned around 70km from Barcelona and 30km from Girona, has been announced as the host of the next AIPS Congress which will be held in a year that marks a major milestone in the history of the global body for sports journalists. Founded in a boxing ring in Paris in 1924

14 May

Anti-Doping Lab Qatar Wraps Up 10th Annual Symposium

Doha, 14 May 2023 - Anti-Doping Lab Qatar (ADLQ) has successfully concluded its tenth annual symposium, titled "NOVEL CHALLENGES & BIOMARKERS DISCOVERY," at the Aspire Academy Auditorium. The three-day event featured a host of international experts in the field of anti-doping, who shared their research and insights on novel challenges an

14 May

Qatar Judo Federation President praises success of World Judo Championships

Doha, 14 May 2023 - President of Qatar Karate, Judo, and Taekwondo Federation Khalid bin Hamad Al Attiyah said that the organizational success of the World Judo Championships (Doha 2023) would enhance Qatar's presence on the global judo map, adding it represents a fundamental pillar in the plans drawn up by the federation to develop this game in

14 May

Riner wins historic 11th title at Doha judo worlds

Doha, 14 May 2023 - French heavyweight Teddy Riner claimed a historic 11th world title with victory over Inal Tasoev in the men’s +100kg final at the 2023 World Judo Championships in Doha. The 34-year-old defeated his rival by waza ari after three minutes and 41 seconds of golden score time, providing a stunning conclusion to what had been