Bangkok, 28 February 2024 - The Secretary General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, Tariq Zainal, has been elected vice-president of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) by acclamation for the third time, during elections that have been held recently in Bangkok.In the same elections, the Kazakh Yuriy Polskiy has been elected
Doha, 28 February 2024 - For the sixth year running, Doha is ready to open the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and the Global Champions League (GCL) equestrian season with elite riders from across the world gearing up for the thrilling opening leg at state-of-the-art Al Shaqab this weekend. Once again, the three-day Doha meeting, which wil
Doha, 28 February 2024 - Qatar’s Mohamed Ahmed Shewaiter won his third gold of the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Doha 2024. Shewaiter topped the Platform diving event in the 30-34 age group category at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. He tallied 289.80 points to finish ahead of Britain’s Stephen Raine, who won the
Manila, 26 February 2024 - Team Qatar all set to begin its campaign on Monday at the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships , which will run from 26th of February to 9th of March, 2024 in New Clark City in Capas, Philippines. Team Qatar will be represented in the event by 12 swimmers, Mohammed Mamoud, Abdullah Al Khalidi, Ali Al
Doha, 26 February 2024- The swimming competitions at the World Aquatics Masters Championships will begin at Aspire Dome on Monday. The swimming program follows the full individual event card of the World Aquatics Championships except the 1500m Freestyle in both genders. All six relays are 4 x 50m, with a female medley and freestyle r
Busan, 26 February 2024 - Qatar officially received the flag for the 2025 ITTF World Table Tennis Championships ahead of hosting it in Doha. The tournament will be held in Qatar mid-next year at the Lusail Sports Arena. Concluding the competitions of the 2024 Busan World Championships in South Korea, President of the Korean Table Tennis Associat
Doha, 25 February 2024 - US-based Russian, Karen Khachanov fulfilled his dream of lifting the Falcon Trophy as he saved four set points before overcoming the fairytale run of teenager Jakub Mensik of Czech Republic 7-6(12), 6-4 in the Qatar ExxonMobil Open final at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Saturday. It was the 27-
Doha, 25 February 2024 - Qatar’s Mohamed Shewaiter won gold in the 30-34 age group category of the 3m springboard diving at the World Aquatics Masters Championship, currently held in Doha and will run until Mar. 3. Shewaiter tallied 318.85 points, to finish ahead of Finland’s Aatu Keranen (202.20 points) and Austrias Makro Pervan (22
Doha, 20 February 2024 - The Qatar Police Sports Federation (QPSF) signed a cooperation protocol in the sports field with the Qatari Al Ahli Club. QPSF President Brigadier General Khalid Hamad Al Attiyah, signed on behalf of the Federation, while Al Ahli Club President Abdulla Yousef Al Mulla, signed on behalf of the club. The signing of t
Tehran, 20 February 2024 - Qatar's Abubaker Haydar won the bronze medal of 800m event at the 2024 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships on Monday. The tournament brought together 26 national teams. Team Qatar squad includes; Femi Ogunode, Tosin Ogunode, Saeed Othman Zamzoun, Abubaker Haydar, Yasser Salem, Seif Abdessalem Hemeida and
Doha, 19 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024, which concluded at Aspire Dome, attended the ceremony of handing over the championships flag to Singapore, which will host the next editio
Tehran, 18 February 2024 - Qatar's Abdulrahman Saeed claimed the silver medal of 1500m event at the 2024 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. The tournament is held in Tehran, Iran until February 19. Team Qatar squad includes; Femi Ogunode, Tosin Ogunode, Saeed Othman Zamzoun, Abubaker Haydar, Yasser Salem, Seif Abdessalem Hemeida
Doha, 15 February 2024 - Qatar national football team two-time Asian Cup winners (37th, up 21) chalk up the biggest tally (92.04 points) bringing its overall total to 1,99.34 in FIFA ranking after capitalising on home comforts to successfully defend their continental crown. The Qatari team came in third place in the Arab world and fifth in
Doha, 15 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Mr. Spyros Capralos, President of the European Olympic Committees and President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, on the sidelines of the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 currently taking place in Doha. The m
Doha, 15 February 2024 - His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani today met with World Aquatics Refugee team athletes Mohamad Eyad Masoud and Alaa Maso and World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 ambassador and former refugee athlete Yusra Mardini at the Qatar Olympic Committee. HE Sheikh Joaan, President of the Doha 2024 Organising
Doha, 14 February 2024 - Under the patronage and attendance of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and the presence of HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Staff Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit, the Qatar Air Sports Committee, affiliated with th
Doha, 14 February 2024 - The Qatari team ranked second in the FAI World Paramotor Slalom Championships held for the first time in Qatar and the Middle East. Organized by the Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) of the Joint Special Forces at Al Saad Square in Lusail, the ten-day event featured the participation of 14 countries. HE Commander o
Doha, 14 February 2024 - Team Qatar’s stars and local communities came together to celebrate National Sport Day, with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) organising activities throughout the country as part of its unwavering commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle, highlighting the importance of the nation’s sporting culture