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Team Qatar power past Kuwait to reach Asian Men’s Handball Championship Final

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

23 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Syria Beat India 1-0

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

23 Jan

QFA President applauds Al-Annabi's stellar performance

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

22 Jan

Hassan Al Haydos’ goal-of-the-tournament contender earned Qatar a 1-0 win over China

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

22 Jan

H.E. Sheikh Joaan Inspects Preparations for World Aquatics Championships

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

22 Jan

Iran to Face UAE in Group Winner Match: 2023 AFC Asian Cup

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

22 Jan

Palestine eye 'historic' win to keep Asian Cup hopes alive

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

22 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Syria's Coach Confirms Team's Ability to Win over India

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

21 Jan

Fathy promises focused Qatar; Wang optimistic China PR will advance

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

21 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Qatar Coach Eyes Unbroken Winning Streak Against China

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

20 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar2023: LOC Chairman Affirms Qatar's Commitment to Organizing Unique Tournament

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

15 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023:: Japan beat Vietnam

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

15 Jan

Iran Triumphs Over Palestine with a 4-1 Victory

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

14 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: China, Tajikistan Played to a Goalless Draw

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,

14 Jan

Australia win 2-0 over India in their 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaign opener

Doha, 14 January 2024 - Igor Stimac's side had to defend deep in the first-half as their Group B opponents kept majority of the ball and tested the Indian backline with plenty of chances. India also got their fair share of chances early, with Sunil Chhetri coming agonisingly close with a header. In the second-half, the floodgates opened

14 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: AFC President Praises Opening Ceremony

Doha, 14 January 2024- HE President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa expressed his gratitude to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, for the generous patronage of His Highness of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 opening ceremony held at the Lusail Stadium, on Friday. Speaking to Qatar News Agency

12 Jan

HH the Amir Inaugurates AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Doha, 12 January 2024 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized on Friday evening the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Lusail Stadium.The opening ceremony was attended by HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bi

12 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 officially kicks off with stunning opening ceremony

Doha, 12 January 2024 - The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 officially started today, January 12, with a colourful and dazzling opening ceremony and fireworks celebrations at Lusail Stadium. The opening act saw a performance of the lost chapter of Kelilah and Demnah, a collection of ancient fables popular in the Middle East that feature many anima