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Qatar Press Center Organizes "Qatar World Cup 2022... Idea, Legacy, Sustainability" Seminar

Doha, 2 May 2023 - Qatar Press Center organized a seminar titled: "Qatar World Cup 2022... Idea, Legacy and Sustainability," in cooperation with Qatar Media Corporation. The event addressed several topics concerning the journey of Qatar's hosting of the World Cup 2022, which was held for the first time in the Middle East and Arab world. Th

01 May

Qatar’s Abdurrahman wins gold in Tashkent

Tashkent, 1 May 2023 - Qatar’s Abdurrahman Muhammad celebrates with a team official after winning 400m hurdles gold at the Asian Youth U18 Asian Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan yesterday. Muhammad clocked his personal best of 50.91 seconds to win the race.

01 May

‘I knew Qatar would make history and wanted to be part of it’

Doha, 1 May 2023 - As the Hayya Experience Director, Aisha Al Naama played an important role in helping fans make memories that will last a lifetime during Qatar 2022. The Hayya Card provided a gateway to Qatar during the FIFA World Cup™, acting as an entry permit to the country while providing access to stadiums and free public transport.

30 Apr

Asia Rugby Men's Championship Kicks Off Today

Doha, 30 April 2023 - The Asia Rugby Men's Championship, organized by the Qatar Rugby and Hockey Committee at the warm-up track in Aspire, will last until May 6, with the participation of 3 teams: Qatar, India and Kazakhstan.The tournament kicks off today with a match between Qatar and India, followed by a second match on Tuesday between Ind

30 Apr

Qatar Athletes Win Title of West Asia Athletics Championships for Men and Women

Doha, 30 April 2023 - The Qatar athletics team won first place and the title of the West Asia Athletics Championships for men and women (Qatar 2023), by reaching a total of 28 colored medals by the end of the tournament, which kicked off on April 26, and concluded on the field and track of Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, Qatar Sports Club, with th

30 Apr

Al Attiyah Leads FIA World Rally-Raid Championship After Wining Sonora Rally

Hermosillo/ Mexico, 28 April 2023 - Qatar's Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah won the Sonora Rally in the northern Mexico, as the Qatari ace driver regained the lead in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). Partnering his French co-driver Mathieu Baumel, it was Al Attiyah's second win of the year for Toyota Gazoo Racing after the Dakar Rally.

30 Apr

Al-Buenain: We are proud that Qatar will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Doha, 30 April 2023 - H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and President of Qatar 2027 stressed that winning the rights to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup – Doha 2027 adds to Qatar's ongoing accomplishments across all fields, expressing his pride in hosting the championship in the regi

28 Apr

Qatar to Host FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2027

Manila, 28 April 2023 - The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), during its meeting which was held Friday in Manila of Philippines, announced that the State of Qatar has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.The FIBA's Central Board had announced its decision after evaluating the files submitted by the

27 Apr

Barshim opens season with gold, Bashayer shines in triple jump

Doha, 27 April 2023 - Qatar’s high jumper Mutaz Barshim opened his season by winning gold medal in the West Asia Athletics Championship at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium. On the opening day of the championship, reigning Olympic champion Barshim comfortably clinched the gold with a jump of 2.20m. Oman’s Fatiq Abdul Ghafoor (2.05m) secured s

26 Apr

Police claim title of Qatar Volleyball Cup

Doha, 26 April 2023- Police team claimed the title of Qatar Volleyball Cup for 2022/2023 season for the first time in their history after 3-0 win (25 - 23, 25 -19, 26 - 24) over Qatar SC in the final match at Qatar Volleyball Association's hall. The Police team won the championship cup, gold medals, and a cash prize of QR 250,000, while th

26 Apr

West Asia Athletics Championship to Kick off today

Doha, 26 April 2023- The fourth edition of the West Asia Athletics Championship for men and women (Qatar 2023) will kick off today, with the participation of athletes from 12 countries. The participating countries are the hosts Qatar along with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, the UAE, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, Ye

26 Apr

Al Arabi thump Al Sailiya 7-1 to set up Amir Cup final with Al Sadd

Doha, 26 April 2023 - Youssef Msakni scored a hat-trick as Al Arabi displayed a ruthless performance to thrash Al Sailiya 7-1 and set up mouthwatering Amir Cup final with Al Sadd on May 12. After 18-time champions Al Sadd outclassed Al Shahania 5-1, it was another one-sided semi-final as the Dream Team, who has won the prestigious title eight ti

24 Apr

ICSS and ERASMUS+ Sport Project Partners launch new Online Course to counter fight match-fixing and betting-fraud in sport

Zagreb, 24 April 2023 - The ICSS, through its London-based ICSS INSIGHT, and jointly with its partners in ‘BITEFIX’, a collaborative partnership project co-funded by the ERASMUS+ Sport programme of the European Union, launched a new Online Training Educational Programme on the exchange of information and data protection to fight match

20 Apr

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum Encourages Community Members to Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle

Doha, 20 April 2023 - The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum is organizing an open event to encourage community members to adopt a healthy lifestyle, by setting up an obstacle course at Khalifa International Stadium, in which all age groups, young and old, participate. The course includes a set of difficult obstacles that test the streng

20 Apr

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium Hosts Amir Cup 2023 Final

Doha, 20 April 2023 - Qatar Football Association announced that the final of the 51st edition of the Amir Cup 2023 would be held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on May 12. The final match will see the winners of Al Sadd against Al Shahaniya on April 24 and Al Sailiya against Al Arabi on April 25. This will be the second time for Ahamd bin Ali Sta

19 Apr

Qatar Athletics Federation Announces the Participation of 4 Qataris in Doha Diamond League Round

Doha, 19 April 2023 - The Qatar Athletics Association announced the list of Qatari athletes who will compete in the Doha Diamond League round, the first of the fourteen rounds of the Diamond League for the 2023 sports season. The list of participating athletes included the Olympic and world champion in the high jump, Mutaz Essa Barshim, Mus

19 Apr

Qatari League: Al Duhail Back on Top after Al Rayyan Win

Doha, 19 April 2023 - Al Duhail returned to the top of QNB Stars League after defeating Al Rayyan 4-3 at Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium. Al Duhail took their point tally to 45 points, two points more than Al Arabi. Al Rayyan meanwhile remain ninth with 17 points. Al Duhail were in complete control of the match, and were ahead 4-1 before Sofia

19 Apr

Aspetar, Brazil's Internacional Sign Sports Medicine Partnership

Doha, 19 April 2023 - Aspetar and Brazil's Internacional signed an agreement to enhance the exchange of knowledge, research and innovation related to sports medicine, Qatar's specialized orthopedic and sports medicine hospital announced. Aspetar Director General Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi said the hospital was excited to partner and present its