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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

24 Sep

Infantino praises the preparations for the Qatar World Cup 2022

Doha, 24 September 2021 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said preparations for the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar are going “very well”. “We will be ready and it will be an amazing World Cup,” Infantino added, in statements to the Russian agency “SPUTNIK” on Wednesday. Qatar will host – from N

22 Sep

Fan ID to be introduced for 2021 Amir Cup Final: SC

Doha, 22 September 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced the readiness of Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth World Cup stadium, to host the final of Amir’s Cup, which will bring together Al Sadd and Al Rayyan on October 22. The Supreme Committee revealed during a press conference, the latest arrangements and p

22 Sep

QOC organizes professional decision-making training course

Doha, 22 September 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) organized professional decision-making training course at its headquarters from September 19th to September 21st with participation of heads of QOC sections. The training aims to develop the trainees' decision-making skills and supporting them in identifying the

21 Sep

QNB Stars League Week 3: Al Shamal 2 Qatar SC 1

Doha, 21 Septmeber 2021 - Al Shamal beat Qatar SC 2-1 in Week 3 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Bahaa Faisal (25th-minute penalty) and Amjad Attwan (36th) scored the goals for Al Shamal, who produced a fighting performance. Djamel Benlamri scored for Qatar SC in the 81st minute. It

20 Sep

Qatar finish fifth at Asian Volleyball Championship

Doha, 20 September 2021 - Qatar ended their campaign at the 21st Asian Volleyball Championship in Japan with a creditable fifth place in Chiba, Japan, yesterday. Their impressive run in the tournament leapfrogged them to 20th spot in the latest FIVB World Rankings. In yesterday’s play-off match, Qatar clinched a straight-set 25-21, 25