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Technical Meeting held ahead of Al Khor vs Al Shahania Play-Off

Doha, 3 May 2021 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held the Technical Meeting ahead of the Play-Off between Al Khor and Al Shahania to determine who will earn the right to play in the 2021-22 season QNB Stars League. The match will be played at the Qatar SC Stadium on Tuesday, 4th May, 2021. The kick-off is at 22:00. The Play-Off pits the 11th

02 May

Qatar reaches 3rd round final of Cancun Beach Volleyball

Mexico, 2 May 2021 - Qatar's first beach volleyball team has qualified for the final match of the third round of the Cancun Island World Beach Volleyball Tournament 2021 (men and women) in Mexico. The Qatari national team, consisting of the duo Sherif Yunus and Ahmed Tejan, qualified after defeating the American duo Phil Dalhouser and

02 May

Aspetar Young Investigators' Award

Doha, 2 May 2021 - Aspetar and The International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS) has a long history of collaborating on research and education in sports medicine and science. Aspetar is therefore proud to present the Young Investigator Awards for the third time, as part of 36th World Congress of Sports Medicine in Athe

29 Apr

FIFA Arab Cup: Qatar to open campaign on November 30

Doha, 29 April 2021 - Hosts Qatar will kick off the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup when they will take on a qualifying side in the opening match of the tournament on November 30. Drawn in Group A, the reigning Asian champions will meet Bahrain or Kuwait to start their campaign in the highly-anticipated tournament. Al Annabi will then face Oman or

28 Apr

Qatar invites people to volunteer for FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 28 April 2021- People in Qatar are being encouraged to volunteer for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will take place later this year. The tournament organisers – FIFA, the Qatar Football Association, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC – are looking for enthusiastic peop

28 Apr

FIFA Arab Cup to be a celebration of Arab unity, says Infantino

Doha, 28 April 2021 - Swiss President Gianni Infantino confirmed (FIFA) The upcoming Arab Cup, which will be held in Doha next December, will unite the Arab world. Infantino said in a speech delivered yesterday evening during the draw ceremony for the tenth edition of the Arab Cup that was held yesterday evening at the Opera House in the Cu

26 Apr

Local legends look forward to first FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

Doha, 25 April 2021 - Qatar will host the FIFA Arab Cup™ later this year, with the draw for the tournament taking place at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00 Doha time. Twenty-three national teams will compete for the trophy, with matches set to be played at six FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venues. The tournament is

25 Apr

QOC joins UNFCCC’s Sports for Climate Action initiative

Doha, 25 April 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sunday announced it has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC’s) Sports for Climate Action initiative as it reinforces its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. By becoming a signatory to the Sports for Climate Action Framework

25 Apr

Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw at Katara on Tuesday

Doha, 25 April 2021 - Qatar will host the draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ at Katara Opera House in Doha on Tuesday, 27 April at 9 PM local time. The tournament will be contested by 23 Arab nations. The draw will be attended by a limited number of officials, in line with Qatar’s COVID-19 protocols. The FIFA Arab Cup™ wil

23 Apr

Al Wehdat in must win AFC Champions League mission against Al Sadd

Riyadh, 23 April 2021 - The onus is on Al Wehdat to secure all three points when they face Al Sadd SC again on Matchday Four of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group D fixture on Friday. Al Wehdat started their debut campaign with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, but that was followed by defeats to Islamic Republic of Iran's Foolad

22 Apr

Green transportation solutions for sustainable Qatar 2022 World Cup

Doha, 22 April 2021 - Qatar will provide safe, reliable and accessible transportation solutions during the FIFA World Cup 2022™. In addition, the country has implemented a host of sustainable projects which will reduce the environmental impact and provide numerous legacy benefits. To mark Earth Day 2021, the Supreme Committee for Deli

21 Apr

European Club Association appoints PSG's Nasser Al-Khelaifi as chairman

Geneva, 21 April 2021 - The European Club Association (ECA) Executive Board has today appointed Nasser Al-Khelaifi (Chairman & CEO of Paris Saint-Germain) as the new Chairman of the ECA. In addition, Michael Gerlinger (Director Legal Affairs, Human Resources and Institutional Relations at FC Bayern München) has been appointed 1st V

21 Apr

Al Duhail edge Esteghlal in AFC Champions League thriller

Jeddah, 21 April 2021 - A scintillating display of attacking talent at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium saw seven goals scored as Qatar’s Al Duhail SC emerged 4-3 winners over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC on Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C on Wednesday. Both sides went into the Matchday Three encoun

20 Apr

Qatar 2022 organisers use behavioural science to divert waste from landfill

Doha, 20 April 2021 - With under two years to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, and with a strong commitment to minimise waste to landfill as part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy, tournament organisers are leading the way in the use of behavioural interventions to encourage recycling and reduce littering. M

20 Apr

President of Qatar Swimming Association participates in FINA Meeting

Doha, 20 April 2021 - President of the Qatar Swimming Association Khalil Al Jaber participated in the third meeting of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), which was held today remotely, to discuss Doha’s preparations to host the International Federation’s General Assembly meeting in June. During the meeting, the latest

20 Apr

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge appointed to head the ECA

Geneva, 20 April 2021 - While it seemed not to be very hot to succeed Andrea Agnelli, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi finally agreed to take the head of the European Association of Clubs (ECA). The president of PSG was appointed on Tuesday at the UEFA congress. He shares the management of the clubs union with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the boss

20 Apr

Al Wahda defeat Al Rayyan in AFC Champions League classic

New Delhi, 20 April 2021 - Al Wahda FSCC’s Fares Juma headed in with the final touch of the game to secure a dramatic 3-2 come-from-behind win for Henk ten Cate’s side over Qatar’s Al Rayyan on Tuesday in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The experienced central defender rose

20 Apr

Xavi: We must play better and attack more against Al-Wehdat

Riyadh, 20 April 2021 - Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of tomorrow’s match against Al-Wehdat team on Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League, and spoke about the difficulty of the clash. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It is an important and difficult match for us against Al Wehdat.