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President of the QAF affirms readiness to host Doha Diamond League 2021

Doha, 27 May 2021 - HE Second Vice-President of Qatar Olympic Committee and President of Qatar Athletics Federation Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari affirmed the full readiness to host the second rounds of the Diamond League 2021 (Doha Round), which will be held at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar SC on Friday. In a statement on Tuesday

27 May

Aspetar provides medical support to Diamond League Doha 2021

Doha, 27 May 2021 - Doha will host the second round of the Diamond League for Athletics for 2021 on Friday, which will be held on "Suhaim Bin Hamad" Stadium in Qatar Sports Club, and expected to witness the participation of the most prominent stars in the World, in a fierce competition in order to win and qualify for the Olympic Games to be

25 May

QFA president Sheikh Hamad chairs Ordinary General Assembly

Doha, 25 May 2021 - HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), chaired the Ordinary General Assembly of the federation virtually.The meeting was attended by QFA’s Executive Committee members Saud Abdul al-Aziz al-Mohannadi, Ahmed Abdulaziz al-Buainain, Hani Talib Ballan, Ibrahim K

25 May

Qatar aims to deliver outstanding World Cup experience for people with disabilities

Doha, 25 May 2021 - Fans with disabilities will be provided access to a range of digital content as Qatar aims to make the next FIFA World Cup™ accessible to as many people as possible. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) works closely with local organisations to ensure content on its website, mobile apps and di

24 May

Qatar’s Rashed Nawaf wins doubles in J4 ULcinj Tournament

Ulcinj, Montenegro, 24 May 2021 – Qatar’s Rashed Nawaf has confidently claimed the doubles event on Sunday in J4 Ulcinji Tournament of ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors (U-18) , which ran for a week in Ulcinj city, capital of Montenegro. Qatar’s Rashid Nawaf and English teammate, Gabreilius Guzuskas defeated

24 May

Total CAF Super Cup 2020 to be held in Qatar with fans present

Doha, 24 May 2021 - The Total CAF Super Cup 2020 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has announced that the 29th edition of the match will be held in Doha, Qatar, with fans present. The match will be contested by TOTAL CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly SC, of Egypt, and Moroccan team RS Berkane, who won the TOTAL CAF Confederations Cup. The mat

24 May

Qatar's Ambassador to Germany Hails Depth of Qatari-German Relations

Berlin, 24 May 2021 - HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Germany Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani said that the organization of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has connotations that are not limited to Qatar alone, but also extend to include all citizens of the region. Since winning the right to host the FIF

23 May

France Galop, QREC announce partnership for Prix du Jockey Club

Doha, 23 May 2021 - France Galop and Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) announced a partnership agreement for the Prix du Jockey Club in 2021 and 2022. QREC, already a partner of the weekend of Qatar Prix de l Arc de Triomphe since 2008, will now also be associated to the French Derby, the Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, which will be run

23 May

Workers' rights a priority for Qatar, FIFA: Infantino

Zurich, 23 May 2021- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that workers and human rights are a priority for FIFA and Qatar as well, adding that the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup will be an ideal version of the World Cup. Speaking at the 71st FIFA Congress, Infantino stated that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will not only be the most important and grea

23 May

Al Kuwari in FIVB Beach Volleyball Commission

Doha, 23 May 2021 - The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) chose Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari, who is the President of Qatar Volleyball Association and the West Asian Federation, was chosen as a member at the beach volleyball committee. The FIVB announced the formation of a new executive office for 2021-2024 that included 13 members. In re

18 May

Over 100 entries confirmed for 2021 Qatar Prix De L’arc De Triomphe (GR1)

Paris, 18 May 2021 - The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr1), which has been crowned on numerous occasions as the world’s top race, has attracted 101 entries this year. This number of entries in itself represents a big achievement relative to the 2021 pathway of a race which has acquired legendary status. The winner of the 202

18 May

World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers: Qatar to take on India on June 3

Doha, 18 May 2021 - Reigning Asian champions Qatar will take on India in Group E match on June 3 as the joint 2022 FIFA World Cup 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers resume early next month, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced yesterday. The match will be played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium with kick off set for 8:00pm. Al Annabi&

18 May

Alarabi Win Qatar handball Cup 2021

Doha, 18 May 2021 - Al Arabi SC won Qatar Cup 2021 handball title for the first time by beating the Champion Al Duhail 30-28 after a penalty throw-off The match scores were tied 26-26 at the end of regulation time.

11 May

Al Duhail SC captures the 2020-2021 QHB League title.

Doha, 11 May 2021 - Al Duhail captured the 2020/2021 Men's Handball League following their 29-28 victory over Al Khor on Sunday evening in the 18th and final round of the league. Al Duhail raised their tally to 47 points to win the league after Al Arabi defeated Al Wakrah 28-25. Al Arabi came in second place with 46 points, while Al Wakrah

10 May

Sheikh Abdullah’s Mutabahi lands Prix Louis Saulnier

Paris, 10 May 2021 - His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani’s homebred Mutabahi made a big impression by winning the Prix Louis Saulnier, a 2,000m race for three-year-old maidens in Lyon-Parilly, France, on Sunday. The two previous winners of the same contest, Channel (2019) and In Swoop (2020) went on win the Prix de Diane

10 May

Barshim joint winner with Tobe at Tokyo meeting

Tokyo, 10 May 2021 - Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim warmed up for the Doha Diamond League in style by claiming joint first position with Japan’s Naoto Tobe at the Ready Steady Tokyo meeting on Sunday. The event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series.A battle between Barshim and Japan’s top three athletes had bee

05 May

New report outlines sustainable waste management practices at Qatar 2022 stadiums

Doha, 5 May 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) have released a new report which outlines the sustainable waste management practices implemented at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadium construction sites. Titled ‘Waste Management Best Practices for Cons

03 May

Qatar Team secures gold in the 3rd event at the Cancun Hub

Mexico, 3 May 2021 - It took them three attempts, but Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will leave the Cancun Hub with gold medals around their necks. Silver medallists in the first two FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 4-star events at the Playa Delfines, the Qataris climbed another step on the podium on Sunday as they won the third and final