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Team Qatar athlete wins Karate bronze at GCC Games

Kuwait, 31 May 2022 - Qatar's athlete Khalid Sameer has fought tooth and nail to snatch the bronze medal of the Men’s Kumite Karate over 84kg at the ongoing GCC Games in Kuwait. Monday’s bronze medal was Qatar’s second medal in Karate event, after Adham Hashim clinched the bronze medal of Men’s indi

31 May

Qatar padel team arrive to warm welcome

Doha, 31 May 2022 - Qatar's padel team delegation arrived to a joyous welcome in Dohaafter winning the gold medal of GCC Games in Kuwait. Team Qatar clinched the gold medal of the GCC Games after winning all their four matches in the round-robin league. In their final match at the Yourmouk Sports Club on Saturday, Qatar scored a 3-0 win o

30 May

Ali Turki claims foil silver at GCC Games

Kuwait, 30 May 2022 - Qatar's Ali Turki claimed the silver medal of foil fencing event at third edition of GCC Games to be concluded on Tuesday. Moreover, Qatar's Adham Hashem took the bronze medal of Men's Kata event on Sunday. The two medals brought Qatar's tally of medals to 48 including 14 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 14 br

30 May

QATAR U23 TEAM TO BATTLE FOR GLORY AT AFC U23 ASIAN CUP

TASKHENT (Uzbekistan), 30 May 2022 - Asia’s brightest emerging talents will battle for continental glory when the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off on Wednesday (June 1) for the first time ever in the Central Asian region. In a double header opener, Group A contenders Iran and 2018 third-place finishers Qatar will go head-to

30 May

Minister of Sports and Youth Meets Ghanaian Counterpart

Doha, 30 May 2022 - HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali met on Sunday with HE Minister of Youths and Sports of the Republic of Ghana Mustapha Ussif, who is currently visiting the country.During the meeting, issues of common interest in the fields of youth and sports were reviewed, and the two sides agreed on the need to c

30 May

UK to help Qatar deliver a safe and secure World Cup

London, 30 May 2022 - The UK has announced on Sunday its commitment to helping Qatar deliver a safe and secure FIFA World Cup 2022. The announcement coincides with this week's visit by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to the UK, where he met with the prime minister. The UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement that

29 May

QWSC President: Addition of Women's Sports to Gulf Games is an Important Turning Point in History of Women's Sports

Doha, 29 May 2022- The President of the Qatar Women's Sports Committee, Lolwa Al Marri, affirmed that the inclusion of women's sports in the Gulf Games currently held in Kuwait is an important turning point in the history of women's sports.In exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Lolwa Al Marri said that the presence of women and their

29 May

Qatar Prix du Jockey Club to Kick Off in France June 5

Doha, 29 May 2022 - The Qatar Prix du Jockey Club horserace will kick off June 5 in the Chantilly Racecourse in France. The Group 1 race in its 182nd edition is a result of the partnership between the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and France Galop.The Qatar Prix du Jockey Club is a Group 1 race, that is the highest category of horserace.

29 May

Qatar Claims Padel Title in GCC Games Kuwait 2022

Kuwait, 29 May 2022 - Qatar's padel team won the gold medal in the 3rd GCC Games Kuwait 2022, after beating its Kuwaiti peers 3-0 on Saturday.On the other hand, the Qatari handball team beat its Kuwaiti counterpart 24/23 today in its third match in the GCC Games Kuwait 2022.The Qatari team raised its score with this victory - which is its th

26 May

beIN MEDIA GROUP and Cable Network Egypt to take Legal Action against Live Sports Piracy in Egypt

Doha, 26 May 2022 - beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, media, and entertainment group and its partner Cable Network Egypt (CNE), the distributors of encrypted television and radio channels in Egypt, are preparing to take legal action against major pirates in Egypt ahead of this week’s UEFA Champions League (UCL)

26 May

Qatar Airways Partners with 4 Gulf Airlines to Bring Football Fans Match Day Shuttle Flights for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 26 May 2022 - As part of the commitment to make the first ever FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 hosted in the Middle East and Arab world an all-inclusive gala event, Qatar Airways has tied up with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air and Saudia to connect match ticket holders to Doha via Match Day Shuttle flights for 24-hour experiences, during the

26 May

FIFA Releases Tickets for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Play-Off Matches

Zurich, 26 May 2022 - The International Football Association (FIFA) announced that tickets are available Thursday, 26 May, as of 15:00 Doha timefor the last three crucial FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off matches at Qatar's Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium that will decide the final two slots for the greatest global celebration of the beautiful game.T

26 May

Sheikha Hind bint Hamad crowns winners of SOP girls competitions

Doha, 26 May 2022 - Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of girls events at the conclusion of the 15th Schools Olympic Program (SOP) at indoor hall of women's club, Aspire Zone yesterday. The closing day of girls competitions was also atten

26 May

FIFA Releases Tickets for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Play-Off Matches

Zurich, 26 May 2022 - The International Football Association (FIFA) announced that tickets will be available Thursday, 26 May, as of 15:00 Doha timefor the last three crucial FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off matches at Qatar's Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium that will decide the final two slots for the greatest global celebration of the beautiful ga

24 May

Nawaf cruises into tennis event semi-finals at GCC Games

Kuwait, 24 May 2022 - Qatar’s Rashed Nawaf stormed into the semi-finals of men’s singles tennis event at the GCC Games in Kuwait. Nawaf sailed past local favourite Ali al-Shati 6-4, 6-4 at the Sheikh Jaber Al Abdullah International Tennis Complex. The other Qatari players, however, bowed out of event after suffering defeats in t

24 May

H.H. the Emir: This edition of World Cup will be a special one

Davos, 24 May 2022 - The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be a special one, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani stressed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday.His Highness the Amir participated in the opening session of the WEF, which is being held in Davos under the theme ‘History at a Turning P

24 May

FIFA president: Qatar World Cup audience projected to be 5bn

Zurich, 24 May 2022 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5bn people around the world. Speaking at a panel discussion titled 'Sport as a Unifying Force' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Infantino said: "The last FIFA World Cup was watched by 4bn people, and the last

23 May

Prime Minister meets Executive Director of Police Services at INTERPOL

Doha, 23 May 2022 - Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani met with the Executive Director of Police Services at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Stephen Kavanagh, who is currently visiting Doha to participate in the Last-Mile Security Conference for FIFA World Cup