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QOC celebrates International Women's Day

Doha, 8 March 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated the International Women’s Day at the Longines Arena (Al Shaqab) in recognition of Qatari women’s leading role in all aspects of society, specially sport. A discussion panel kicked off the women’s day event with the participation of leading Qatari sporting persona

07 Mar

AFC President: 2023 Asian Cup Will be a Success Similar to 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar

Doha, 7 March 2023 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa expressed his wishes that the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which will be held in Qatar in Jan. 2024, will be one of the most successful Asian tournaments similar to the exceptional and distinguished success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Spe

07 Mar

HBKU and QU co-host 4th WASM Conference

Doha, 7 March 2023 - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and Qatar University (QU) co-hosted the launch of the fourth World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference at the QU’s College of Education campus.This is the first edition of WASM to be held in the Middle East and North Afri

06 Mar

ISSF World Cup Shotgun Doha 2023 kicks off with colourful opening ceremony

Doha, 6 March 2023 - The start of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun - Doha 2023 was marked by a colourful opening ceremony held at the Lusail International Shooting Complex, under the auspices of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, yesterday. The opening ceremony was attended by First Vice-President of the QOC M

06 Mar

Al Sadd, Qatar SC to feature in King Salman Club Cup

Doha, 6 March 2023 - The participation of Al Sadd and Qatar SC in the “King Salman Club Cup” tournament has been confirmed by the Qatar Football Association (QFA), which wrote to the Arabian Football Federation. The event was rebranded as the “King Salman Club Cup” beginning in 2023, with the stated goal of fostering

06 Mar

Argentine Duo Di Nenno, Stupackzuk Win Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel 2023 Tournament Title

Doha, 6 March 2023 - Argentine duo Martin Di Nenno and Franco Stupackzuk won the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel 2023 tournament title after defeating compatriots Fernando Belasteguin and Carlos Daniel 2-0 (6-2 and 7-6) in the final match of the tournament at the main court of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. HE Presid

05 Mar

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Crowns Winners of Longine's Global Champions Grand Prix Doha

Doha, 5 March 2023 - HE Chairman of Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Shaqab Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of the Longines Global Champions Grand Prix Doha held in Longines outdoor arena at Al Shaqab. Germany's Philipp Weishaupt astride nine-year-old mare Just Be Gentle secured an imp

05 Mar

Jassim Al-Jassim appointed as Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Managing Director

Doha, 5 March 2023 - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has issued Resolution No. (1) for the year 2023, appointing Jassim Abdulaziz Al-Jassim as the Managing Director of the tournament. The decision represents a significant step in preparing to host the AFC Asian Cup in the State of Qatar. The As

03 Mar

Hani Ballan Appointed As Chairman Of AFC’s Referees Committee

Kuala Lumpur, 3 March 2023 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, Executive Committee member of Qatar Football Association and CEO of Qatar Stars League, as Chairperson of its Referees Committee. Mr. Ravshan Irmatov is the New Deputy Chairperson, in accordance with Article 33.2 (f) of

03 Mar

Sheikh Joaan praises continuing success of Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel

Doha, 3 March 2023 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel championship continues its success as one of the most important international padel competitions.In a speech at the tournament, HE Sheikh Joaan said the competitions being held at the Khalifa Inter

01 Mar

QFA Forms AFC Asian Cup 2023 Organizing Committee

Doha, 1 March 2023 - The Executive Committee of the Qatar Football Association issued decision no. 13 of 2023 regarding the formation of the local organizing committee for AFC Asian Cup 2023, headed by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani and Jassim Rashid Al Buenain as Vice-Chairman. The tournament will take place from Jan. 12 to

01 Mar

Queiroz: Coaching Qatar is Responsibility

Doha, 1 March 2023 - Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, coach of the Qatar national football team expressed pride to coach the Qatar national team, saying that it is a great responsibility.Speaking to the Qatar Football Association (QFA) website on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Carlos Queiroz spoke about the current status of the sport and his

01 Mar

Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel begins

Doha, 1 March 2023 - The main rounds of the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel began on a great note with the Round of 64 on the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. In all, a total of 24 matches were played, featuring some of the world's best players, who strutted their stuff to the delight of the fans of one of the wor

01 Mar

Qatar’s Best Chase Glory at Senior Arab Judo Championships

Doha, 1 March 2023 - Qatar’s leading judokas will continue their preparations for the World Judo Championships – Doha 2023 when they bid for regional glory at the Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al Sadd, this weekend. The Senior Arab Judo Championships – Doha 2023 take place on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at the same

28 Feb

Infantino hails Qatar's exceptional 2022 World Cup hosting

Paris, 28 February 2023 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Qatar's extraordinary hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, praising at the same time the late Brazilian football legend Pele and welcoming the presence of his family at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.In his inaugural speech at the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony

28 Feb

QATAR U20 SET FOR AFC CHAMPIONSHIP IN UZBEKISTAN

Doha, 28 February 2023 - Wednesday marks the beginning of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023. This competition, which was originally known as the AFC U19 Championship, is making its return after an absence of five years. The tournament will also serve as the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023, which is scheduled to be held

27 Feb

Qatar eye Paris Olympics spot

Doha, 27 February 2023 - Qatar team will be eyeing a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Doha International Showjumping Championship, which will be held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab today and tomorrow. The Olympic qualifier in Doha – organised by the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation (QEMPF) – offers two place

27 Feb

Qatar Winter Sports Committee holds General Assembly Meeting

Doha, 27 February 2023 - The General Assembly Meeting of the Qatar’s Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) for the sport season 2022-2023 was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rashid Magid Al Suleiti, the QWSC president and attended by Mr. Hassan Hissam Al-Hebabi (Secretary Ge