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Key information for fans attending Amir Cup Final at Al Thumama Stadium

Doha, 18 October 2021 - On Friday, 22 October, the sixth tournament-ready venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be inaugurated by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) when Al Thumama Stadium plays host to the 49th Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd. The 40,000-capacity stadium will follow Khalifa Internati

18 Oct

Football champion Didier Drogba appointed WHO Ambassador for Sports and Health

Geneva, 18 October 2021 - Football legend Didier Drogba was today announced as the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will support WHO to promote the Organization’s guidance on the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the val

12 Oct

Qatar face Ireland, aim to get back to winning ways

Dublin, 12 October 2021 - Qatar will look for their first win in the four matches when they take on hosts Republic of Ireland today in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, with the kick off set for 9:45pm Qatar time. Qatar were brushed aside by Portugal on Saturday and wil

12 Oct

SC and stakeholders align on FIFA World Cup™ health and safety projects

Doha, 12 October 2021 - As Qatar prepares to host the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world, health and safety remains at the forefront of priorities for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). In an effort to stage a World Cup that is safely enjoyed by all who attend, the SC has formed a unique collabo

11 Oct

World Cup in 2022 ‘will be my last’, says Neymar

Paris, 11 October 2021 - Brazil star Neymar said on Sunday that the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he “doesn’t have the strength to put up with more football”. “I think it will be my last World Cup,” the 29-year-old told DAZN. “I will play it like it is the last because I don’t know if I will st

10 Oct

Al-Attiyah takes overall lead after first stage win

Rabat, 10 October 2021 - Qatar rally ace Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah won the first stage of the Rally of Morocco yesterday to lead the overall Classifications. Al-Attiyah and his French co-driver Matthieu Baumel had won the prologue on Friday, which defined the starting order for yesterday’s stages.Al-Attiyah once again dominated the rally

10 Oct

Al Shaqab Racing’s DHAHABIA opens account at Saint Cloud

Paris, 10 October 2021 - Bred and owned by Al Shaqab Racing, DHAHIBIA (Olympic Glory x Belle De Crecy) showed a willing attitude when breaking her maiden in the Prix Crudite, a maiden for three-year-olds, at saint-Cloud on Thursday, October 7th. Trained in Chantilly by Henri-François Devin, DHAHABIA was having her fifth career start.

07 Oct

Al Shaqab Racing’s HM Al Sakeb impresses at Toulouse

Doha, 7 October 2021 - Owned by Al Shaqab Racing, the four-year-old pure-bred Arabian HM Al Sakeb (Azadi x Morgane De Piboul) showed a great attitude when taking the Prix Nejdari – Wathba Stallions Cup, for four-year-old and older Purebred Arabians, at Toulouse on Monday. Trained by Thomas Fourcy, HM Al Sakeb scored a third win from h

05 Oct

Doha gets set to host FINA World Cup 2021

Doha, 5 October 2021 - Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) is confident of hosting a successful event as Doha gears up to complete 10 years of hosting the FINA World Cup meets. The Qatari capital – the third stop for the FINA Swimming World Cup 2021 – will stage the competition from October 21 to 23 at the Hamad Aquatic Centre, Aspire Zo

04 Oct

Torquator Tasso wins Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Paris, 4 October 2021 - German outsider Torquator Tasso scored a surprise victory in the 100th running of the Qatar Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe at ParisLongchamp on Sunday.His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani presented the trophies to the winners in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani and Her Royal Hi

04 Oct

Al-Mohannadi elected Asian Table Tennis Union president

Doha, 4 October 2021 - Qatar Table Tennis Association president and ITTF Deputy President Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi on Sunday was elected as the new president of Asian Table Tennis Union at the ATTU General Assembly. The meeting was held at the Majlis Hall of Sheraton Hotel. “Qatar has provided a lot for international and Asian t

03 Oct

QOC attends 33rd Meeting of GCC Council of Olympic Committees

Doha, 3 October 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) participated in 33rd Meeting of GCC Council of Olympic Committees held via videoconferencing. HE QOC Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain represented the QOC in the meeting. The heads of the GCC Olympic committees expressed their sincere thanks and gratitude to the GCC lead

03 Oct

QNB Stars League: Umm Salal Hold Al Shamal to Draw

Doha, 3 October 2021 - Umm Salal and Al Shamal shared points after a 1-1 draw in Week 5 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Mohsin Al Yazidi (45+1 minute) scored for Al Shamal. However, after relentless football, Umm Salal equalized through Abdullah Khaled (83rd minute). The match had

29 Sep

AFC to hold Emergency Medicine Course in Doha prior to 7th AFC Medical Conference

Doha, 29 September 2021 - The Medical Committee of the Asian Football Asian Football Confederation (AFCDoha, 29 September 2021 - agreed at its fourth meeting on Tuesday to launch the Emergency Medicine Course to be held in Doha 2022, prior to the 7th AFC Medical Conference which is scheduled to be held in Qatar from March 8 to 10. Spo

28 Sep

Five key facts about Al Thumama Stadium

Doha, 28 September 2021 - Next month, Al Thumama Stadium will be the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venue to be inaugurated when it hosts the 49th Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd. The 22 October unveiling will mark the completion of the sixth tournament-ready stadium after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education Ci

28 Sep

Al Buenain attends executive board meeting of GCC Olympic Committees

Doha, 28 September 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary General HE Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain attended the 91st meeting of the Executive Board of GCC Olympic Committees held via video-conference technology on Monday The meeting discussed the issues to be submitted to the 33rd meeting of the Council of GCC Olympic Committ

27 Sep

Curtain comes down on WTT Star Contender Doha 2021

Doha, 27 September 2021 - Brazil’s Hugo Calderano has become the first player from Latin America to win a WTT trophy following a stunning 4-2 victory over Slovenia’s Darko Jorgic (11-5, 6-11, 10-12, 11-9, 11-3, 11-9) in the WTT Star Contender Doha 2021 Men’s Singles final on Saturday 25th September. The result marks a sign

24 Sep

QOC signs MoU with Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Doha, 24 September 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced Today, the signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Doha Institute for Graduate Studies to boost co-operation in the field of scientific researches , projects improvement and training. HE the QOC Secretary General, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain signed on behalf of