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Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Crowns Winners of Longine's Global Champions Grand Prix Doha

Doha, 5 March 2023 - HE Chairman of Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Shaqab Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of the Longines Global Champions Grand Prix Doha held in Longines outdoor arena at Al Shaqab. Germany's Philipp Weishaupt astride nine-year-old mare Just Be Gentle secured an imp

05 Mar

Jassim Al-Jassim appointed as Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Managing Director

Doha, 5 March 2023 - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has issued Resolution No. (1) for the year 2023, appointing Jassim Abdulaziz Al-Jassim as the Managing Director of the tournament. The decision represents a significant step in preparing to host the AFC Asian Cup in the State of Qatar. The As

03 Mar

Hani Ballan Appointed As Chairman Of AFC’s Referees Committee

Kuala Lumpur, 3 March 2023 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, Executive Committee member of Qatar Football Association and CEO of Qatar Stars League, as Chairperson of its Referees Committee. Mr. Ravshan Irmatov is the New Deputy Chairperson, in accordance with Article 33.2 (f) of

03 Mar

Sheikh Joaan praises continuing success of Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel

Doha, 3 March 2023 - HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel championship continues its success as one of the most important international padel competitions.In a speech at the tournament, HE Sheikh Joaan said the competitions being held at the Khalifa Inter

01 Mar

QFA Forms AFC Asian Cup 2023 Organizing Committee

Doha, 1 March 2023 - The Executive Committee of the Qatar Football Association issued decision no. 13 of 2023 regarding the formation of the local organizing committee for AFC Asian Cup 2023, headed by HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani and Jassim Rashid Al Buenain as Vice-Chairman. The tournament will take place from Jan. 12 to

01 Mar

Queiroz: Coaching Qatar is Responsibility

Doha, 1 March 2023 - Portuguese Carlos Queiroz, coach of the Qatar national football team expressed pride to coach the Qatar national team, saying that it is a great responsibility.Speaking to the Qatar Football Association (QFA) website on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Carlos Queiroz spoke about the current status of the sport and his

01 Mar

Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel begins

Doha, 1 March 2023 - The main rounds of the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel began on a great note with the Round of 64 on the courts of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. In all, a total of 24 matches were played, featuring some of the world's best players, who strutted their stuff to the delight of the fans of one of the wor

01 Mar

Qatar’s Best Chase Glory at Senior Arab Judo Championships

Doha, 1 March 2023 - Qatar’s leading judokas will continue their preparations for the World Judo Championships – Doha 2023 when they bid for regional glory at the Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al Sadd, this weekend. The Senior Arab Judo Championships – Doha 2023 take place on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at the same

28 Feb

Infantino hails Qatar's exceptional 2022 World Cup hosting

Paris, 28 February 2023 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Qatar's extraordinary hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, praising at the same time the late Brazilian football legend Pele and welcoming the presence of his family at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.In his inaugural speech at the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony

28 Feb

QATAR U20 SET FOR AFC CHAMPIONSHIP IN UZBEKISTAN

Doha, 28 February 2023 - Wednesday marks the beginning of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023. This competition, which was originally known as the AFC U19 Championship, is making its return after an absence of five years. The tournament will also serve as the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023, which is scheduled to be held

27 Feb

Qatar eye Paris Olympics spot

Doha, 27 February 2023 - Qatar team will be eyeing a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Doha International Showjumping Championship, which will be held at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab today and tomorrow. The Olympic qualifier in Doha – organised by the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation (QEMPF) – offers two place

27 Feb

Qatar Winter Sports Committee holds General Assembly Meeting

Doha, 27 February 2023 - The General Assembly Meeting of the Qatar’s Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) for the sport season 2022-2023 was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rashid Magid Al Suleiti, the QWSC president and attended by Mr. Hassan Hissam Al-Hebabi (Secretary Ge

27 Feb

Al Attiyah sets early pace at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Abu Dhabi, 27 February 2023 - Dakar Rally legend Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah of Qatar took an early lead in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after topping the 7-kilometre Prologue, intended as a warm-up leg ahead of the 5-day rally. Al-Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel timed four minutes and forty-five seconds. Today the first of five demanding

26 Feb

League of Arab States honors ICSS Chairman on first ever Arab Sustainability Day

Cairo, 26 February 2023 – Mr. Mohammed Hanzab, Founder and Chairman of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), received on Sunday official recognition by the League of Arab States, in honor of his work and achievements in the field of sport for peace and development and the organization’s commitment to promote sport values

26 Feb

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Qatari Fan Enters Guinness Record for Most Matches Attended

Doha, 26 February 2023 - Qatari football fanatic Hamad Abdulaziz has been officially recognized as a world record holder after attending 44 of the 64 matches during Qatar 2022. Detailed planning helped the 39-year-old attend more matches than anyone else at a single FIFA World Cup tournament - and its a record unlikely to be broken in the future

25 Feb

QOC President crowns winners of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB's future riders

Doha, 25 February 2023 - H.E. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned the winners of the future riders' competition, which was held this evening as part of the activities of the second day of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines. The competition is seeing participation of the best kni

25 Feb

AFC Champions League: Al Hilal Coach Expresses Confidence in Achieving Victory over Al Duhail

Doha, 25 February 2023 - Al Hilal head coach Ramon Diaz expressed confidence in his team's ability to achieve victory in Sunday's match against Qatar's Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League 2022 (West) semi-final at Al Thumama Stadium. In the pre-match press conference, Al Hilal head coach Diaz said he was looking forward to locking horns with C

25 Feb

AFC Champions League: Al Duhail Coach Underlines Readiness for Al Hilal Match

Doha, 25 February 2023 - Al Duhail head coach Hernan Crespo stressed his side readiness for taking on Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League 2022 (West) semi-final at Al Thumama Stadium. In the pre-match press conference, Al Duhail head coach Hernan Crespo said the semi-final was a great chance for his side to create more histo