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Qatar aim for winning finish to their ‘Euro’ campaign against Azerbaijan

Belgrade, 14 November 2021 - Qatar will look to sign off on a high when they face Azerbaijan in their last match of the FIFA World Cup European Zone qualifiers in Baku on Sunday. The Asian champions have been on a dismal run lately, having lost six and drawn one of their last seven matches. Qatar have not won a game since they b

14 Nov

Barshim's London Olympic medal upgraded after 9 years

Doha, 14 November 2021 - Mutaz Essa Barshim's bronze from London 2012 Games has been upgraded to a silver medal, it was announced. Qatar's reigning Olympic and World champion finished third in a three-way tie and was awarded the bronze medal along with Canada’s Derek Drouin and Britain's Robbie Grabarz after clearing 2.29m in the fina

11 Nov

Team Qatar to participate in ASIA-AFRICA Qualifications for World Padel Championship

Dubai, 11 November 2021 - The Qatari national padel team participates in ASIA - AFRICA Qualifications for Qatar OOREDOO World Padel Championship to begin in Dubai today. Team Qatar were drawn in Group (B) alongside Senegal and Iran while Group (A) includes Japan, Egypt and UAE. The world championship will be staged at Khalifa Tennis and Sq

11 Nov

Qatar to take on Serbia in European Qualifiers

Belgrade, 11 November 2021- Qatar are looking to return to winning ways in their upcoming European Qualifiers to regain confidence ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, which starts later this month. The Asian champions will play Serbia today before meeting Azerbaijan on November 14 in their ninth and 10th round of the European Qualif

10 Nov

Al Attiyah wins third successive stage to stay on course for title

Abu Dhabi, 10 November 2021- Qatar's Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah yesterday stayed on course for his second Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge title after winning the third consecutive Rally stage yesterday. Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel, winners of the Rally in 2016, yesterday stretched their overall lead at the 30th edition of the Desert Challenge to

10 Nov

Five key facts about Al Bayt Stadium

Doha, 10 November 2021 - The stunning Al Bayt Stadium will be inaugurated on 30 November when it hosts the FIFA Arab Cup™ group stage match between hosts Qatar and Bahrain. It will become the sixth FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue to be inaugurated after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali

09 Nov

Qatar continues prep for the final rounds of Qatar 2022 Euro Qualifiers

Doha, 9 November 2021 - Qatar national football team continues its preparations for the last two rounds of European qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, scheduled from November 20 to December 18, 2022. Qatar, hosts of the next World Cup, are competing as a guest nation in the European qualifiers in Group A, which includes Portugal,

09 Nov

Qatar set to inaugurate two stadiums during FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Doha, 9 November 2021 -Matches during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will be played at six stadiums, with two venues set to be inaugurated during the tournament, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said in a press release Monday. This is the first pan-Arab international tournament to be held under the FIFA umbrella and will inv

09 Nov

Ooredoo signs up as Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™

Doha, 9 November 2021 - Telecommunications company Ooredoo has been unveiled as the Official Middle East & Africa Telecommunications Operator of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. The Qatari operator’s agreement strengthens the company’s long-standing commitment to FIFA’s leading e

08 Nov

Arab world’s top teams set to take centre stage in Qatar

Doha, 8 November 2021 - Sixteen of the Arab world’s top national teams are set to meet in Qatar for the first pan-Arab tournament to be held under the FIFA umbrella. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will not only showcase the region’s passion for the beautiful game, it will also serve as a vital opportunity to test operations and fac

08 Nov

I will love Qatar and Al Sadd forever, says Xavi

Doha, 8 November 2021 - Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez will return to Barcelona after a trophy-laden career with Al Sadd. Xavi coached Al Sadd in 95 matches, winning 64, drawing 15 and 16 losses. The Barca legend led Al Sadd to the 2020-2021 QNB Stars League title, 2020 and 2021 Amir Cup titles, the 2020-2021 Qatar Cup title, and the 2019 Qatar Su

07 Nov

Stage set for Padel World Championship

Doha, 7 November 2021 - Qatar is set to host the Padel World Championship this month for the first time in Asia and the GCC region. The championship will be staged at Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex from November 15-20, 2021 with participation of 320 players from 16 nations. The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Feder

07 Nov

Ali Al-Hitmi elected First Vice President of International Gymnastics Federation

Antalya, 7 November 2021 - In a new achievement for Qatari sports, President of Qatar Gymnastics Federation Ali Al-Hitmi was elected First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation during the elections that took place on the sidelines of the General Assembly meeting held in Antalya, Turkey. After the elections, Ali Al-

07 Nov

Qatar Defeat Iran in International Handball Championship

Doha, 7 November 2021 - Qatar defeated Iran 35-24 in the final game of the Qatar International Four-Nation Handball Championship, which was organized by the Qatar Handball Association (QHA) with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran. Qatar sealed first place with three victories over Kuwait 32-19, Saudi Arabia 25-18, an

04 Nov

Qatar to take on Saudi Arabia in International Handball Championship

Doha, 4 November 2021 - Qatar national handball team will face today Saudi Arabia in the Qatar International Friendly Handball Championship, organized by Qatar Handball Association until Saturday. The championship brings together Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatar defeated Kuwait 32-19 and Iran beat Saudi Arabia 26-24

04 Nov

Temporary closure of Corniche Street during FIFA Arab Cup for fan events

Doha, 4 November 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' and the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, announced a traffic closure in both directions of Corniche Street from November 26 to December 4 (per the attached

03 Nov

Qatar defeats Kuwait in Handball Friendly Championship

Doha, 3 November 2021- Qatar national handball team defeated its Kuwaiti counterpart (23-19) on Tuesday, at the start of Qatar International Handball Tournament, which is organized by Qatar Handball Association till next Saturday with participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran. The Qatari team succeeded in imposing its control over th

02 Nov

Othman Boularas wins bronze medal at World Taekwondo Championship

Doha, 2 November 2021 - Qatar's national team player Othman Boularas won the bronze medal in the Online World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship "Challenge 3", organized by the International Federation of the Game, for five days, with the participation of 123 countries. The tournament witnessed also the participation of the Qatari national team