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Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of Father Amir Camel Racing Festival

Doha, 28 January 2021 - The President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners of the main ten rounds of the annual purebred Arabian Camel Festival for the sword of H H the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.Organized by the Camel Racing Organizing Committee within 2020-2021 season

27 Jan

Ministry issues healthcare protocol for National Sports Day

Doha, 27 January 2021 - The Ministry of Culture and Sports and The National Sports Day Committee announced public health measures to protect the health of participants, spectators, organizing committee members, staff and supporting personnel by reducing the risk of Covid-19 transmission before, during and after the event set by Ministry

27 Jan

2021 AFC Champions League draw produces thrilling groups

Kuala Lumpur, 27 January 2021 - Ulsan Hyundai FC will begin the defence of their title in Group F following the conclusion of the draw for the 2021 AFC Champions League in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday. The 2021 AFC Champions League will see 40 teams in the group stage - an increase of eight - with one additional group each in the East and

27 Jan

Qatar will go all out for win against Sweden

Cairo, 27 January 2021 - After helping Qatar book their place in the last-8 phase of the 27th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship, star player Youssef Benali has promised to go all out for a victory against Sweden today when the two teams clash for a spot in the semi-finals.Qatar on Monday defeated Argentina 26-25, but their passage to th

26 Jan

Badiea Al Nasser, Safira Al Dohul are champion stallion and mare

Doha, 26 January 2021 - Al Jumail Stud’s Badiea Al Nasser and Al Nawasi Stud’s Safira Al Dohul were adjudged the Champion Stallion and Mare respectively on the final day of the 23rd Qatar National Arabian Horse Show at Longines Indoor Arena in Al Shaqab yesterday.Badiea Al Nasser, bronze winner in the junior colts championship in

26 Jan

Qatar clinch thriller to storm into Handball Worlds quarter-finals

Cairo, 26 January 2021 - The Qatar national handball team rose to the challenge in the IHF 27th Men’s World Championship by defeating Argentina in a thrilling and crucial tie 26-25 (HT 12-13) at the Cairo Stadium on Monday.After a slow start, Qatar came from behind to narrowly beat Argentina in an extremely exciting match – and w

26 Jan

Malta’s Foreign Minister visits Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Doha, 26 January 2021 - Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo visited the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar venue – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium – to assess preparations on Monday. He was welcomed by SC Secretary-General Hassan Al Thawadi.

25 Jan

Qatar 2022 venues ready to host the world’s top clubs

Doha, 25 January 2021 - With less than two years to go before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 takes place, two tournament venues will be given a global showcase when Ahmad Bin Ali and Education City stage the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020. The club champions from five of football’s six continental confederations, along with Qatar Stars Leag

25 Jan

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of Day 9 of HH the Father Amir Camel Racing Festival

Doha, 25 January 2021 - HE the President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani crowned the winners of events on the 9th day of annual purebred Arabian Camel Festival for the sword of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.Organised by the Camel Racing Organising Committee within 2020-202

24 Jan

FIFA World Cup™ legacy programme highlights SC’s commitment to education

Doha, 24 January 2021 - Every year, on 24 January, educators and students around the world mark the International Day of Education. The global observance proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly aims to raise awareness about the role education plays in peace and development around the world. For its part, the Supreme Committee for Delive

24 Jan

Three categories of fans allowed for Club World Cup matches in Qatar: Official

Doha, 24 January 2021 - FIFA Club World Cup to be held in Qatar from February 4 will allow 30 percent fans in the two stadiums - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and Education City Stadium – where the matches will be held till February 11. Dr Abdul Wahab Al Musleh, Senior Consultant to the Minister of Public Health said in a press conference hel

24 Jan

Qatar beat Bahrain in Gulf Derby

Cairo, 24 January 2021 - After claiming their first win in the main round, Qatar are now on four points and still have a mathematical chance to advance to the quarter-final of World Men's Handball Championship. Bahrain, in turn, remain on zero points before their last match at the World Championship against Japan on Monday. Both teams had

23 Jan

IHF World Championship: Qatar take on Bahrain

Alexandria, 23 January 2021 - Qatar coach Valero Rivera yesterday said his team's focus is now set on the upcoming matches in the main round against Japan and Croatia. Qatar, who went down to World and Olympic champions Denmark on Thursday, take on Bahrain today. The throw-off is set for 5:30pm Qatar time. On Thursday, the Asian champions suffere

23 Jan

Joaan bin Hamad attends IOC meeting

Doha, 23 January 2021 - The QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and the QOC Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain attended the IOC informal meeting which was held today remotely by videoconference. The meeting was also attended by the IOC President Dr Thomas Bach & other IOC senior officials. During the meeting,

20 Jan

Qatar Through to IHF Main Round Despite Loss to Croatia

Doha, 20 January 2021 - Before the match, Croatia and Qatar were already through to the main round, but both sides were both eager to claim the win and add another two important points on their way to the next stage. While Qatar brought in line player Youssef Ali, Croatia coach Lino Cervar made a goalkeeper change, as Marin Sego came in for

19 Jan

Official draw of FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 on Tuesday

Zurich, 19 January 2021 - The official draw of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020, to be held from Feb. 4 to 11, will took place on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The tournament will bring together six competitors, including FC Bayern Munich, Al Ahly SC, Ulsan Hyundai FC, Tigres UANL, Al-Duhail SC, and the

19 Jan

Aspetar, Aspire Zone & QAF sign medical cooperation agreement

Doha, 19 January 2021 - Aspetar and the Qatar Athletics Federation have signed a cooperation agreement. Qatari athletes will benefit from Aspetar’s outstanding medical services, the latest scientific research, and sports science using Aspire Zone facilities. The agreement was signed at Aspetar by the Director-General of Aspetar, and C

19 Jan

Presale offers chance to purchase tickets for FIFA Club World Cup 2020 in Qatar

Zurich, 19 Januay 2021 - Starting January 18, 2021, at 12:00 AST / 10:00 CET, Visa cardholders in Qatar have the chance to purchase tickets during exclusive Visa Presale for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 presented by Alibaba Cloud. Fans have an exclusive opportunity to secure match tickets on FIFA.com/tickets by using a Visa card