Doha, 13 February 2023 - HE Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the National Sport Day activities at the Aspire Zone Foundation Sheikh Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Thani affirmed that the Foundation carries out many tasks and roles aimed at promoting community development, devoting the culture of sports, and promoting the concept of a healthy
Doha, 13 Feruary 2023 - Qatar’s achievements in delivering a sustainable and environmentally-friendly edition of the FIFA World Cup were highlighted last week, as the country aims to build on the platform afforded by hosting the biggest sporting event in the region’s history. Eng. Bodour Al Meer, Sustainability Executive Director, Su
Doha, 12 February 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 37th General Assembly meeting in Doha on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The QOC President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani chaired the meeting, which also attended by the QOC First Vice President H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, the QOC Second Vice President H.E Dr. Thani b
Doha, 11 February 2023 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced its’ event to celebrate the National Sport Day in its 12th edition taking place on Tuesday, February 14. The QOC will organize several events and activities at Oxygen Park in Qatar
Rabat, 11 February 2023 – In a step towards empowering girls and women around the world in the field of sport, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) called for promoting women's representation in decision-making processes in sport and breaking the glass ceiling to allow their access to leadership positions. This came during th
Doha, 8 February 2023 - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education held the fifth discussion session of the "Illuminations" initiative, entitled 'The World Cup legacy', which highlighted the lessons learned from Qatar's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 hosting. Moderated by General Supervisor of the "illuminations" initiative, Maryam Al Mohann
Doha, 8 February 2023 - The Qatar Shooting & Archery Association (QSAA) has revealed the details of the 11th edition of the Qatar Open Shotgun Championship 2023, which will be held at the Lusail Shooting Range Complex during Feb. 11 to 20, with the participation of 156 players representing 52 countries including 30 world and Olympic cham
Geneva, 8 February 2023 - HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari confirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 represented a unique event in the history of the FIFA World Cups as the safest and healthiest tournament ever. During her participation at the second Sport for Health Steering Committee meeting in Geneva, HE Minist
Doha, 6 February 2023 - The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) announced the details of HH the Amir Sword Festival for horse racing, to be held at Al Rayyan racecourse February 16 -18. In a press conference, QREC Chairman Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi confirmed that preparations for HH the Amir Sword Festival are all set, describing t
Dubai, 6 February 2023- President of Qatar Basketball Federation Mohammed Saad Al Mughaiseeb was elected as President of the Gulf Coordinating Committee in a meeting of the General Assembly of the Gulf federations affiliated to the Asian Executive Office of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), in Dubai, the UAE. The meeting
Doha, 6 February 2023 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the conclusion of the five-day opening round of the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour 'Elite 16' for men and women, held at Aspire Zone. The championship guarantees a qualification berth for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The tour
Doha, 5 February 2023 - Premier Padel has announced its eagerly anticipated 2023 calendar which will see the official global tour take place in five continents over at least eight tournaments in 2023. The season will once again begin in Doha with the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel at the Khalifa Tennis & Squash complex from 26 Februa
Doha, 5 February 2023 - The ninth edition of the Sports Tournament for GCC Universities and Higher Education Institutes, organised by the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), kicked off at Aspire Zone yesterday. The tournament will continue until February 10. The opening ceremony yesterday witnessed a large participation of representatives
Hail, 4 February 2023 - Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and French co-driver Mathieu Baumel cruised into a lead of 12min 05sec after a 230km loop stage through the deserts to the west of Hail on the 2023 Saudi Baja-Hail. The Qatari stopped the clocks in 2hr 24min 48sec and beat closest rival Krzysztof Holowczyc by 9min 50sec to comfortably lead the Mini
Doha, 4 February 2023 - Qatari beach volleyball team consisting of the duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan qualified for the quarter-finals of the opening round competitions of the 2023 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour "Elite 16" for men and women qualifying for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.The Qatari duo surpassed their Australian counterparts M
Doha, 4 February 2023 - The Qatari taekwondo team won five medals (one gold, two silver and two bronze) during its participation in several international championships in Turkey and the Arab Cup in the UAE. Othman Boularas, the taekwondo national team player, won a gold medal in the "Poomsae" category during his participation in the Turkish Open
Doha, 1 February 2023 - The Qatari national taekwondo team for Poomsae participates on Wednesday in the International Taekwondo Federation President's Cup in Turkey (WT President's Cup 2023). Ranked G2, the event will run until Feb. 2. Qatar's team will also will take part in the Turkish Open Taekwondo Championship Poomsae Feb. 3-4. Ranked
Doha, 1 February 2023 - Qatar Chess Association (QCA) President Mohammed Al Madhahka expressed his confidence on successful hosting of this year’s Qatar Masters, a premier chess tournament which will return to the country after a break of eight years. The event will be competed by elite players including Norway’s grandmaster Magnus C