Manama, 26 January 2024 - The Qatari national handball team clinched the title of the 21st Asian Men's Handball Championship after a 30-24 victory over Japan in the tournament's final match held in Bahrain. The victory secures Qatar's qualification for the World Championship in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway in 2025.The victory marks the sixth
Doha, 25 January 2024 - The World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 announced nine athlete ambassadors ahead of the flagship event being held in Qatar and the Middle East for the first time between February 2 and 18, 2024.The Doha 2024 Organising Committee announced a stellar line-up of ambassadors, including former World Champions, Olympic meda
Doha, 25 January 2024 - Japan qualified for the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 after beating Indonesia 3-1 at Al Thumama Stadium in the third and final round of Group D competitions of the tournament. Ayase Ueda scored two goals for Japan, one from a penalty kick in minute 6 and the other in minute 52, while Indonesia's Justin Hubne
Doha, 25 January 2024 - Aymen Hussein came off the bench to score twice as Iraq defeated Vietnam 3-2 in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. The win meant Iraq topped the group with nine points with Vietnam bidding farewell to the tournament after three consecutive defeats. Japan took second place after a 3-1 win over Indonesia.
Manama, 24 January 2024 - Team Qatar booked spot in the final of the 21st Asian Men’s Handball Championship 2023 after defeating Kuwait 33-26 in the semifinals game held in Bahrain’s capital city of Manama. Team Qatar will shake hands with Japan who got better of hosts Bahrain 20-17 in the second semifinals game. Team Qatar ha
Doha, 23 January 2024 - Omar Khrbin came off the bench to strike the winning goal as Syria defeated India 1-0 on Tuesday to keep their hopes of advancing to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 alive. Khrbin struck in the 75th minute at the Al Bayt Stadium as Syria finished third in Group B, with the West Asian side now facing an anxi
Doha, 23 January 2024 - President of the Qatar Football Association, His Excellency, Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buainain, thanked the national team for their outstanding performance, fighting spirit, and relentless pursuit of victory. The Maroons earned full credit for their recent 1-0 group A match victory over China, which took place this evening
Doha, 22 January 2024 - Hassan Al Haydos’ goal-of-the-tournament contender earned Qatar a 1-0 win over China PR in their final Group A clash of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday as the hosts eliminated Aleksandar Jankovic’s side from the competition. The Qatari captain came off the bench t
Doha, 22 January 2024 - H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024, visited Aspire Dome today to review preparations for the upcoming global event, which will be held from February 2 to 18. During the visit, Sheikh Joaan
Doha, 22 January 2024 - Head coach Paulo Bento highlighted intelligent play and humility as qualities his UAE side need if they are to get a result against Islamic Republic of Iran in their third match of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 on Tuesday.The UAE currently sit second in the group with four points to their name, but a defeat at Educat
Doha, 22 January 2024 - Forward Tamer Seyam and his teammates "want to make a historic achievement for Palestine" when they face Hong Kong on Tuesday at the Asian Cup, where a first win ever at the tournament could propel them into the next round. No side has played more Asian Cup matches without a win than Hong Kong (12 games) or Palestine (eig
Doha, 22 January 2024- The coach of the Syrian national football team, Argentine Hector Cuper, affirmed his great confidence in his team's ability to win over the Indian team in their match, Tuesday, at Al Bayt Stadium in the final round of Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. He revealed during a pre-match press conference that Tuesday
Doha, 21 January 2024 - Qatar midfielder Ahmed Fathy insists he and his teammates will not ease off in their meeting with China PR at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday despite having secured their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as Group A winners. Fathy has played a leading role thus far, one of only six player
Doha, 21 January 2024 - Qatar national football team's head coach Marquez Lopez asserted that winning over China on Monday at Khalifa International Stadium is the target of his team in the third and final round of the groups stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Speaking at the pre-match press conference today, Lopez said Qatar's advanceme
Doha, 20 January 2024- HE Minister of Sport and Youth and Chairman of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, conveyed his profound satisfaction at the overwhelming influx of thousands of athletes and fervent fans hailing from diverse corners of the continent. During a rece
Doha, 15 January 2024 - Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opener in a thrilling encounter at the Al Thumama Stadium where five goals were scored in the first half and Takumi Minamino grabbed a brace. Japan, four-times champions who last won the Asian Cup in 2011, were shocked into action when Vietnam took
Doha, 15 January 2024 - In a thrilling encounter at Education City Stadium, Iran showcased their football prowess with a 4-1 victory against Palestine in group stage clash. The victory means Iran top the group ahead of the United Arab Emirates - who beat Hong Kong, China 3-1 earlier in the day - on goal difference. Before kick-off, the pl
Doha, 14 January 2024 - China and Tajikistan played to a 0-0 draw at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium within the first round of Group A matches of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. With a point each, China and Tajikistan are in second place in Group A behind Qatar, while Lebanon are the bottom of the group without points. At the beginning of the match,