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Qatar to host AIPS Sport Media Awards Ceremony

Doha, 8 June 2022 - Qatar will host the fourth edition of International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Sport Media Awards with the ceremony set to be held at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium on June 12. Sports journalists representing media organisations and agencies from all over the world will attend the ceremony. Th

08 Jun

Aspire Zone’s new facility recognised for its climate-conscious operations

Doha, 8 June 2022 - Aspire Zone Foundation’s Ladies Sports Hall has achieved green building certification under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). The project received GSAS Operations certificate with Silver rating awarded by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) in a recent ceremony,

07 Jun

Qatar to take on Turkmenistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup

Tashkent, 7 June 2022 - Head coach Nicolas Cordova is confident Qatar can turn around their fortunes when they face Turkmenistan in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group A fixture on Tuesday. Qatar have their work cut out for them after conceding six goals to Uzbekistan on Matchday Two and will face a resurgent Turkmenistan

07 Jun

Ministry of Sports and Youth Celebrates Gulf Youth Day, Honors Key Players in Youth Empowerment

Doha, 7 June 2022 - The Ministry of Sports and Youth celebrated Monday the Gulf Youth Day. On this occasion, the ministry honored a number of key players in the youth field, supporters of youth work in the country and creative youth who left a distinguished impact on various fields of creativity. In statements on the sideline of the celebration,

07 Jun

QFA, KFA Heads Discuss Joint Cooperation in Sports Field

Doha, 7 June 2022 - HE President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani met with HE Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) Abdullah Ahmed Al Shaheen Al Rubaie.The meeting was attended from the Qatari side by Vice President of the QFA, Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Moha

06 Jun

FIFA President Underscores Quest to Make 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Carbon-Neutral

Zurich, 6 June 2022 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino affirmed the global sports organization's endeavor to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar finals carbon-neutral.FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a video message raising a "Green Card for the Planet" to highlight awareness on the protection of the environment."As FIFA President

06 Jun

Cherif, Tijan win silver in Jurmala

Riga, 6 June 2022 - Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan celebrate with the trophy after the final of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Jurmala Elite 16 tournament in Latvia. The Qatari duo went down fighting against Paolo Nicolai and Sam Cottafava in a thrilling final. The Italian duo won the match with scores of 16-21, 27-25, 15-12. The

06 Jun

Al Thumama Stadium gets 5-star certification for sustainability

Doha, 6 June 2022 - The Al Thumama Stadium, one of the eight FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venues, was awarded a Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) five-star rating. The ‘gahfiya’ inspired stadium, inaugurated last year for the Amir Cup final, received five stars for its design and build and a Class A* certificate for con

05 Jun

Qatar beat UAE to top 2025 Asian Cup Pre-Qualifiers first round

Doha, 5 June 2022- Qatar got the better of United Arab Emirates 54-48 in their final 2025 Asian Cup Pre-Qualifiers at the Al Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall. With this win the hosts emerged on top of Group A and entered the second round of the Pre-Qualifiers with an unbeaten record. Babacar Dieng was the top-scorer for Qatar with 13 points

05 Jun

QNB Stars League Schedule For 2022-2023 Season

Doha, 5 June 2022 - The Qatar Stars League announced the schedule of Weeks 1 to 7 of 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League, with the remaining rounds to be finalised later, after co-ordination with various authorities and partners and without affecting preparations for the FIFA World Cup. The tournament has been scheduled to start on Monday, 1st Aug

05 Jun

Qatar leverages FIFA World Cup™ platform to raise awareness of plastic reduction strategies through One Tide

Doha, 5 June 2022 - To mark this year’s World Environment Day, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) hosted a series of workshops to raise awareness of plastic reduction strategies. The workshops were held during the One Tide Week campaign, which was held from 29 May to 4 June. Delivered by the SC and Seven Clean Seas as par

04 Jun

Tim Cahill Expects Strong Competition in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Play-offs

Doha, 4 June 2022 - Australian footballing legend Tim Cahill said he expects the competition for the final two qualification spots for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but admitted that Australia's task to qualify for the tournament will be a difficult one.Cahill said that he looks forward to the play-off matches between the five remaining tea

04 Jun

QATAR’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM ARRIVES IN MARBELLA FOR CAMP

Madrid, 4 June 2022 - Qatar players and officials arrive at the airport in Marbella, Spain, ahead of their training camp.The Felix Sanchez-coached Asian champions are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2022.During the camp in the Southern coastal city, Qatar will play several friendly matches with European teams before heading back home on Ju

02 Jun

Hosts Qatar set to take on Oman in opener

Doha, 2 June 2022 - Hosts Qatar will be looking to seal a berth in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers when the Group A fixtures of the pre-qualifiers tip off at the Al Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, today. Despite missing out on a place at next year’s continental showpiece after concluding the qualifiers with a 1

01 Jun

Qatar eye winning start at AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Tashkent, 1 June 2022 - Qatar had finished third in the previous edition of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup and this time the Al Annabi youngsters are aiming for a better show at Uzbekistan 2022, which kicks off today. The Nicolas Cordova-coached side will begin their campaign with their Group A clash against Iran today, knowing a strong start will be vi

01 Jun

Qatar's athletes win three medals at GCC Games closing scene

Kuwait, 1 June 2022 - Qatari team athletes displayed high level performance to win three medals, including two gold and silver on the closing day of the third GCC Games in Kuwait . Qatar’s handball team won the gold medal with a thrilling win over Bahrain in their final round-robin match at the GCC Games which concluded in Kuwait .

01 Jun

A-LIST LINE-UP FOR RETURN OF LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR OF CANNES

Cannes, 1 June 2022 - The race for the 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour title has shifted up a gear, as the Championship returns to the French Riviera to Cannes where three out of the top five in the LGCT ranking will be in action. After the red carpet was rolled out in Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez previously this month, the Tour made a p

31 May

PSG complete permanent deal for defender Nuno Mendes

Paris, 31 May 2022 - French champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday said the club had activated an option worth an estimated 40 million euros to sign Portugal international Nuno Mendes on a permanent deal. The agreement ties the 19-year-old Mendes under contract with PSG until 2026. Mendes spent the past season on loan at PSG from Sport