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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

31 May

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