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AFC Approves Appointment of 10 Qatari Cadres to 2023-2027 Session Permanent committees

Doha, 30 March 2023 - The Asian Football Confederation has shown its faith in Qatari cadres by appointing numerous Qataris to its standing committees for the next 2023-2027 term. AFC said that Qatar has the most individuals serving on these committees, as a reflection of its experience and leadership in sports administration. Among the app

28 Mar

Qatari Refereeing Team to Officiate at FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia

Doha, 28 March 2023 - A Qatari refereeing team will officiate at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.Salman Ahmed Falahi and assistant referees Ramzan Saeed Al Naemi and Majed Al Shammari will be seen in action in the May 20-June 11 event.This reflects FIFA's confidence in the Qatari referees after their successful appearance in the FIFA Wo

28 Mar

QFA holds Ordinary General Assembly Meeting

Doha, 28 March 2023 - Qatar Football Association (QFA) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting at Lusail Hall at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. QFA Vice-President Jassim Rashid Al Buenain, also a member of the Executive Committee, chaired the meeting which was also attended by a host of other top QFA officials. The Ordinary General Assembly agreed

27 Mar

QOC Athletes Commission holds General Assembly Meeting

Doha, 27 March 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission held its first regular General Assembly meeting for the sport term 2020-2024 at the QOC Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Secretary General of Athletes Commission Mrs. Nada Mohamed Wafa and attended by members of the General Assembly

27 Mar

Al Duhail expecting difficult title clash against ‘motivated’ Umm Salal

Doha, 27 March 2023 - Al Duhail may be hot favourites to win the Ooredoo Cup final but the Red Knights are aware of a tough challenge they face against a ‘motivated’ Umm Salal at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium tomorrow. Umm Salal under Moroccan coach Talal El Karkouri shocked Al Arabi 2-1 with a late fightback in the semi-final last Thursd

27 Mar

QFA General Assembly on Monday

Doha, 27 March 2023 - On Monday at 9:00 p.m., His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), members of the Executive Office of the Federation, and members of the General Assembly of clubs will meet in Lusail Hall at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for the QFA’s Ordinary General A

26 Mar

Aspire Foundation Launches 10th Ramadan Sports Festival Tuesday

Doha, 26 March 2023 - Director of Communication and Public Relations at the Aspire Zone Foundation Nasser Abdullah Al Hajri said that the 10th Ramadan Sports Festival will kick off on Tuesday, adding that the festival has become an annual tradition awaited by sports fans. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Hajri said that Aspire Zone Founda

26 Mar

Official film of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 now available

Zurich, 26 March 2023 - Written in the Stars – the Official Film of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is available now on FIFA+. Narrated by Welsh actor and football fan Michael Sheen, Written in the Stars is the offficial film of the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East. From 172 goals scored to five billion people engaged, a host of

26 Mar

1st Ramadan Table Tennis Championship for Ambassadors kicks off

Doha, 26 March 2023 - Ambassador of the Republic of Guyana Safraaz Ahmad was crowned champion for the first edition of Ramadan Table Tennis Championship for Ambassadors after defeating Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia Drago Lovric at Lusail Sports Hall. A number of ambassadors accredited to the State of Qatar took part in the tournament org

22 Mar

SC and MECC conduct first One Tide Industry Coalition workshop

Doha, 22 March 2023 - Following the successful launch of the One Tide Industry Coalition by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), the body held its first workshop at Al Thumama Stadium recently. The event aimed to translate the endorsements and commitments made a

22 Mar

Aspire Opens Registration for Ramadan Sports Festival

Doha, 22 More 2023 - Aspire Zone Foundation on Wednesday announced opening the registration for the Ramadan Sports Festival, slated to start on Mar. 28. The 12 days festival features eight activities in total that range from sports competitions to physical challenges. Aspire Zone Foundation revealed the schedule and venues of the activities that

21 Mar

Asian champions arrive home to warm welcome

Doha, 21 March 2023 - The newly crowned Asian beach handball champions Qatar received a rousing welcome upon their arrival at the Hamad International Airport in Doha. Qatar regained the Asian Men’s Beach Handball title – their sixth overall - after defeating Oman 18-14, 16-12 in the final in Bali, Indonesia. Upon their qualification

21 Mar

Qatar Sports for All Federation Announces Dates Amendment Of sports Activities For Women

Doha, 23 March 2023 - Qatar Sports for All Federation announced the amendment of the dates of sports activities for women as part of the activities of the "365 Days of Activity" program which include Al Luqta and Oxygen Parks and the Qatar Women's sport committee, this comes within the calendar of tournaments and events organized by the federatio

21 Mar

Various Sport Events for Qatari Women to Take Place in Ramadan

Doha, 21 March 2023 - Qatar Women's Sport Committee (QWSC) is keen in its Ramadan activities to provide the opportunity for women to enjoy activities during the holy month of Ramadan, after the committee succeeded over the past years in achieving a positive association between the holy month and sports. As part of the committee's preparatio

20 Mar

Qatar Partakes in 46th Session of Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports in Jeddah

Jeddah, 20 March 2023- The State of Qatar participated in the 46th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. H.E. Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali headed the State of Qatar's delegation to the meeting. The agenda of the meeting included a draft Arab strategy for youth, peace, and s

20 Mar

Qatar U23 squad named for Friendly Championship

Doha, 20 March 2023 - Qatar U23 coach Bruno Pinheiro named the 23-man junior national squad that will take part in the International U23 Friendly Championship to be hosted by the Qatar Football Association (QFA) later this month. A total of ten teams – hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, UAE, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, I

20 Mar

Team Qatar win Asian Men’s Beach Handball title

Bali, 20 March 2023- Team Qatar claimed the Asian Men’s Beach Handball title in Bali, Indonesia, beating Oman 18-14, 16-12 in the final. Team Qatar have now won the Asian title six times. They had the title glory on five continuous occasions since 2011 before finishing as runners-up last year in Iran. Incidentally, this

19 Mar

QOC Secretary-General: The New Strategy Marks Beginning of New Phase of Success

Doha, 19 March 2023- H.E. Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim Rashid Al Buainain asserted that Qatari sport, through the past four decades, has been able to write a history full of achievements at all levels, pointing out that the champions of Qatari team have left their mark in various regional and international forums. Th