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LOC of World Aquatic and Master Championships Doha 2023 holds its First Meeting

Doha, 17 November 2021 - The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the World Aquatics Championships (Doha 2023) held its first meeting at the headquarters of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). The meeting, which was chaired by President of the Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) and Director of the Competition, Khaleel Al Jabir, in the presence

16 Nov

QOC celebrates a new chapter of Achievements at Sports Excellence Awards

Doha, 16 November 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee held its annual Sport Excellence Awards at Barahat Msheireb to honor those who made glorious achievements and took Qatar’s name to greater heights at the Olympic and sports levels during the year 2021. The ceremony attended by HE Sheikh Joaan bin H

16 Nov

Qatar rejects Amnesty's assertion that labour reforms have not translated on ground

Doha, 16 November 2021 - The Ministry of Labour has issued a statement in response to Amnesty's report “Reality Check 2021: A Year to the 2022 WorldCup”, stating that Qatar rejects its assertion that labour reforms have not translated into changes on the ground for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers. The statement i

16 Nov

Nasser Al Khelaifi Praises Unlimited Support of HH the Amir to the World Padel Championship

Doha, 16 November 2021 - HE the President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, (QTSBF) Nasser Al Khelaifi assured that the attendance of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the opening of the World Padel Championship (Qatar 2021) confirms the unlimited support of His Highness, which had the greatest impact on ach

16 Nov

HH the Emir attends opening of World Padel Championship

Doha, 16 November 2021 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening of the World Padel Championship Qatar 2021, hosted by the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) at the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. HH the Emir watched part of the match between the Qatari team an

14 Nov

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-