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Registration is Open for Participation in GCC Sports Tournament for Universities and Higher Education Institutes

Doha, 25 October 2022 - The Organizing Committee of the 9th edition of the "GCC Sports Tournament for Universities and Higher Education Institutes" announced the opening of registration for Qatari and Gulf universities to participate in this tournament, which will be held at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) during the period from 4 to 10 Febru

25 Oct

Team Qatar eye new glory in 2022 WKF U21, Junior & Cadet World Championships

Doha, 25 October 2022 - Qatar's national karate team will participate in the 2022 WKF U21, Junior & Cadet World Championships to be held in Konya (Turkiye) from October 26 to 30. The event will bring together more than 1000 athletes from 100 countries. The competition will start on Wednesday, October 26 and the medal bouts

24 Oct

6th International Open Chess Championship Concludes

Doha, 24 October 2022 - The 6th International Open Chess Championship, organized by Qatar Chess Association (QCA), concluded with the participation of 66 male and female chess players.The Egyptian player Badr Mahmoud won the title after a strong competition that extended until the ninth round. Filipino player Ryan Mendoza came in second plac

24 Oct

Khalifa International Stadium Venue Manager: Stadium is an Ancient Sporting Edifice, Has Special Symbolism in Qatar

Doha, 24 October 2022 - Khalifa international stadium one of the eight stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Venue Manager, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Thani, said that the stadium is an ancient sporting edifice that enjoys special symbolism in Qatar, thanks to its long and rich history of hosting many local, regional and international tourn

24 Oct

Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah wins inaugural FIA World Rally Raid Championship title

Madrid, 24 October 2022 - Four-time Dakar Rally winner Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah finished second at the Andalucia Rally and duly sealed the drivers’ title in the inaugural FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The Qatari driver and French co-driver Mathieu Baumel guided their Toyota GR DKR Hilux to the runner-up spot on the demandin

23 Oct

Qatar cueists shine at Arab Championships

Manama, 23 October 2022 - The Qatar billiards team won two gold and three bronze medals at the Arab Billiards and Snooker Championships in Manama, Bahrain. Walid Majed won the nine-ball gold medal and later he partnered with Bashar Hussein and Abdul Latif Fawal to clinch the 10-ball billiards gold. Hussein also won the bronze medal in the nine

23 Oct

QOC President Attends 'Doha Mountains' Unveiling Ceremony

Doha, 23 October 2022 - In the presence of HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the public art installation "Doha Mountains" by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone at the Ras Abou Aboud beachfront, near the 974 Stadium.The "Doha Mounta

21 Oct

Minister of Public Health: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will establish a legacy for health improvement

Doha, 21 October 2022 - HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari stressed that the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global status report on physical activity 2022 calls for consolidated local, regional, and international work to enhance physical activity, which falls at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery phase, whether ind

21 Oct

30 Days Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Team Base Camps, Training Centers of 32 National Teams Ready for Event

Doha, 21 October 21 2022- With just under one month left before the World Cup Qatar 2022, the country is filled with signs of the tournament everywhere, and everything seems to be approaching zero hour for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will kick off on November 20 until December 18. All arrangements and preparati

21 Oct

H.H. the Amir Inaugurates Lekhwiya Camp Building, Witnesses Readiness of Tournament's Security Force, Launches the Start of Watan Exercise

Doha, 21 October 2022 - H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the Lekhwiya Camp Building. At the beginning of the visit, His Highness unveiled the building's plaque, listened to a briefing on the building units, its various facilities, and modern facilities. His Highness also witnessed an air show for the paratroopers group,

20 Oct

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani Elected ANOC Senior Vice President

Seoul, 20 October 2022 - H.E. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was elected on Thursday as the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Senior Vice President at the XXVI ANOC General Assembly 2022 in Seoul.As the sole candidate for the prestigious position, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was

18 Oct

Japan to be first team to arrive for Qatar 2022

Doha, 18 October 2022 - Japan will be the first team to arrive in the country for Qatar 2022, Chief Operating Officer FIFA World Cup Colin Smith said during a ‘One Month to Go’ press conference. “The first team to arrive, on the 7th of November, will be Japan. All 32 teams will be located in top class facilities in base ca

18 Oct

Qatar’s capabilities in hosting major sporting events are well admired: AFC President

Kuala Lumpur, 18 October 2022 - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa yesterday highlighted his confidence in Qatar hosting a top notch AFC Asian Cup tournament next year. While congratulating Qatar Football Association and its President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani on winning the hostin

18 Oct

Qatar 2022 organisers announce additional 30,000 rooms for World Cup visitors

Doha, 18 October 2022 - Ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ are approaching 3 million as the countdown continues to the first edition of the tournament in the Middle East and Arab world, which will get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November. During a press conference in Doha, organisers announced a further 30,000 room

17 Oct

Ministry of Sports and Youth Organizes Training Course in Time Management, Basics of Decision Making

Doha, 17 October 2022 - The Ministry of Sports and Youth organized on Monday a training course "Time Management and the Basics of Decision Making" at Al Reyada Center for Girls, with the participation of 27 employees from various sectors in the country. The course, which was presented by the coach Nasser Al Malki and will continue until Oct

17 Oct

FIFA launches Qatar 2022 ticketing application; counter sales to begin tomorrow

Zurich, 17 October 2022 - FIFA announced the launch of a new ticketing application that is available for Apple and Android users, at the Google Play and App Store, for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2022 Tickets app will allow users access to tickets, change their information and send them to others with ease. Counter sales of phy

17 Oct

Qatar wins bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2023™

Kuala Lumpur, 17 October 2022 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee on 17 October 2022 has confirmed the Qatar Football Association (QFA) as the host association for the AFC Asian Cup 2023™. Chairing the 11th AFC Executive Committee meeting, AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa congratulated the QFA on

16 Oct

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Committee to Conduct "Watan" Exercise on Sunday

Doha, 16 October 2022 - Under the auspices of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, Head of the Security Committee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and in the framework of reinforcing the security preparedness for hosting the tournament, the Security Committee for the FIFA World Cup Qa