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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

18 Jan

Nasser Al-Khelaifi on list of most important sports figures in 2020

London, 18 January 2021 - The World Soccer magazine has selected Nasser bin Ghanem Al-Khelaifi, president of French club Paris Saint-Germain, and chairman of beIN Media Group, among the list of the most important figures in the world of football for 2020. The list included many football stars and famous names, especially Manchester United player

18 Jan

Qatar to meet its Croatian counterpart

Alexandria, 18 January 2020 - Reigning Asian champions Qatar will meet its Croatian counterpart tomorrow in its last matches in the third group competitions in the first round of the 27th World Handball Championship for men, currently held in Egypt from 13 to 31 January 2021. Qatar moved into the second round of the IHF Men’s World Ch

18 Jan

Education City and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums to host FIFA Club World Cup 2020™

Doha, 18 Jauary 2021 - Following confirmation that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, Auckland City FC will be unable to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2020™, FIFA has adapted the competition’s match schedule. The competition format remains unchange

17 Jan

Younis Mahmoud: Qatar 2022 will set a benchmark for future World Cups

Doha, 17 January 2021 - Iraq’s legendary captain Younis Mahmoud understands football’s power to unite millions of people. When he led the Lions of Mesopotamia to Asian Cup glory in 2007, the team’s victory played a crucial role in promoting peace throughout the war-torn country. Mahmoud captained Iraq for ten years during a

17 Jan

QOC Secretary General joins OCA Executive Board as Vice President

Doha, 17 January 2021 - QOC Secretary General Jassim Rashid Al Buenain has been appointed as an Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Vice President following the OCA’s approval of his nomination by QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. As per the OCA Constitution, the QOC was entitled to nominate a candidate for this position aft

16 Jan

QFA not to allow Qatar players for club duty after April 30

Doha, 16 January 2021 - Mansoor Al-Ansari, Secretary-General of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), said that Qatar players will not appear for their clubs for any local or continental competitions after April 30, 2021. The decision has been announced keeping in view Qatar’s commitments in the summer months this year. This decision

16 Jan

Ninth Dakar podium for Al Attiyah as Peterhansel wins record 14th title

Riyadh, 16 January 2021 - Stephane Peterhansel managed Nasser Al Attiyah on the last stage to win the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia yesterday, 30 years after he first won the world’s toughest rally. Peterhansel took a handy 15-minute lead into the 12th and final stage from Yanbu, and stuck close to Al Attiyah, who gained only 40 seconds

16 Jan

Haidan guides D Saucedo to Medium Tour win

Doha, 16 January 2021 - Mohammed Saeed Haidan put on an excellent round astride 11-year-old stallion D Saucedo to clinch the Medium Tour title during the eighth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour, supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund. At the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s outdoor arena, Haidan and D Sau