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"We Are Team Qatar" United in supporting our stars in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Doha, 7 July 2021 - Under the theme of "We Are Team Qatar", the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) launched its promotional campaign to support Team Qatar stars ahead of their participation in Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games to take place from July 23 to August 08, 2021. A phrase that represents the pride and unity of Team Qatar to unite the audience behind

07 Jul

Qatar looking to seize on hosting World Cup to make positive impact on human rights and sports

Geneva, 7 July 2021 -The State of Qatar said that it looks forward to seizing on the opportunity of hosting the World Cup as a chance to enhance understanding, peace, stability, and prosperity in order to make a substantial impact in the field of human rights and sports. This came in the State of Qatar's speech delivered by First Secretary of th

06 Jul

Al-Sulaiti wins at CIV Campeonato Inter-Autonomous Speed Championship in Spain

Cartagena, 6 July 2021 - Qatar’s Saeed al-Sulaiti emerged triumphant in the third round of the CIV Campeonato Inter-Autonomous Speed Championship in Murcia, Spain, on Sunday. At the Circuito de Cartagena, al-Sulaiti topped the 14-lap Supersport 600 race in 23:01.469 seconds. Al-Sulaiti, who had finished third in the previous two rounds i

06 Jul

Tokyo Games: Qatar’s Younousse and Tijan placed in Pool C

Doha, 6 July 2021 - The drawing of lots ceremony for the beach volleyball tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was completed in Moscow on Monday with 24 men’s and 24 women’s teams scheduled to participate in the event in the Japanese capital starting on July 24. The teams learned who their pool play opponents will be in the

05 Jul

SC and QFA launch Qatar Fan Leader Network

Doha, 5 July 2021 - With under a year and a half to go until the next FIFA World Cup™, Qatar is focused on delivering an exceptional fan experience for everyone who travels to the country in 2022. And to help achieve this objective, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Football Association (QFA) have teamed up

04 Jul

Qatar announces Gold Cup squad

Zagreb, 4 July 2021 - Felix Sanchez, coach of Qatar, announced a squad of 23 players for the 2021 Gold Cup, in which the Asian champions will feature for the first time. On Wednesday, Qatar beat Croatia’s local squad 3-1 in the first tune-up game in the ongoing training camp held in Croatia to prepare the team for the Gold Cup. Qatar

04 Jul

Secretary General highlights football’s power to inspire and unite at UN conference

Doha, 4 July 2021 - H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), called on the international community to recognise the power of sport during a conference organised by the United Nations. Al Thawadi was a guest speaker during the Second UN High Level Conference of Heads of Counter Terror

03 Jul

ICSS, UN bodies release global guide for policy-makers to protect major sporting events

New York, 3 July 2021 - In a major step forward in the fight to keep major sports events (MSEs) safe and secure against constantly evolving threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism, the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT), United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), United Nations Alliance of

01 Jul

AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar groups unveiled

Kuala Lumpur, 1 July 2021 - Asia's best learnt of their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar virtual draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 12 teams were drawn into two groups with Japan, the continent's top team in the FIFA World Ranking, drawn in Group B while second-ranked Islamic Repub

01 Jul

Qatar clinch 3-1 win in Croatia friendly

Zagreb, 1 July 2021 - Asian champions Qatar continued their fine run as they defeated Croatia (local squad) in a friendly match on Wednesday on the sidelines of their ongoing training camp in Croatia. Mohamed Muntari, Abdullah Al Ahrak and Akram Afif – returning from injury – were on target as Al Annabi scored two go

01 Jul

Al Thawadi: Qatar World Cup an opportunity for the world to celebrate the recovery from the pandemic

Doha, 1 July 2021 - His Excellency Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, stressed the important role that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will play in restoring life to football stadiums, and helping everyone celebrate the world’s recovery from the effects of the Corona pandemic.In a

28 Jun

High praise for the success of the “Arab Cup 2021” qualifiers in Doha

Doha, 28 June 2021 - The Executive Vice President of Operations in the Organizing Committee for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup Qualifiers Jassim Al Jassim, emphasized the excellence of organizing the qualifiers in Doha with the participation of fourteen teams that harnessed all available means and capabilities from the moment of arrival in Doha unti

28 Jun

Hundreds of volunteers help to deliver successful FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers

Doha, 28 June 2021 - The build-up to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ was in the spotlight recently, as Doha played host to the tournament’s qualification matches. Two stadiums staged six single-match play-offs: Qatar 2022 venue Khalifa International Stadium and Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Helping support the event were 600 voluntee

27 Jun

Qatar lost its star athlete Abdalelah Haroon

Doha, 27 June 2021 - Qatar’s legendary athlete Abdalelah Haroun died in a car crash on Saturday. 24-year-old Aaron won the bronze medal in the 400 meters event of the World Championship in the year 2017. World Athletics confirmed this on Saturday citing media reports. The 24-year-old former world junior champion was trying to qualify

27 Jun

Yonekura, Ferrari qualify for Olympic Games

Doha, 27 June 2021 - Japan’s Hidenobu Yonekura on Saturday qualified for the next month’s Tokyo Olympics by winning the men’s vault final during the 13th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup at the Aspire Dome. The Doha leg was specifically designed by FIG for individual specialists and was applicable to those who couldn&rsqu

24 Jun

Qatar 2022 to be a catalyst towards a sports economy

Doha, 24 June 2021 - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is expected to contribute around $20bn to the economy, Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Secretary General HE Hassan al-Thawadi has said. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, al-Thawadi highlighted the cascading effect of major international tournaments on various sect

24 Jun

Alhelwe's strike helps Lebanon beat spirited Djibouti

Doha, 24 June 2021 - Hilal Alhelwe's strike earned Lebanon a 1-0 win over Djibouti and a place in the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 main draw Wednesday. It was far from an easy win for Lebanon, who despite being 90 places above Djibouti in the world rankings, failed to break down their opponents at the Khalifa International Stadium.But Alhelwe's moment of b

24 Jun

Technological innovation one of the core values of Qatar 2022 World Cup: Al Khater

Doha, 24 June 2021 - Chief Executive Officer of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Nasser Al Khater confirmed that technological innovation is one of the core values of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.During the Legacy of Sporting Mega-Events session during the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, Al Khater said, "The pandemic changed the way we