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South Korean Ambassador visits ice skating rink at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena

DOHA – His Excellency H.E. Mr. Hyunsoo Yun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the State of Qatar, paid a visit to the ice skating rink at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena at Al Sadd Club, to tour the facilities dedicated to ice sports. The Ambassador was welcomed by Mr. Rashid Majed Al Sulaity, President of the Qatar Winter Sport

26 Jan

Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani elected OCA President

Tashkent: The General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia has elected H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani as President of the Council, during its meeting held today in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. Sheikh Joaan was elected by acclamation after standing as the sole candidate for the position, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Asi

11 Jan

Qatar Olympic Committee Steps Up Half Marathon Preparations with 30 Days to Go

DOHA – The Qatar Olympic Committee is stepping up its administrative, technical, and logistical preparations for the second edition of its annual Half Marathon 2026, set to take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at Lusail Boulevard. Held in conjunction with National Sport Day, the event underscores the QOC’s enduring dedication to

08 Jan

Board of Directors of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee holds its first meeting

Doha: The Board of Directors of the Organising Committee for the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 held its first meeting today, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee’s Board. The meeting comes as part of the ongoing preparations to host this majo

30 Dec

AFC U23 Asian Cup to Kick Off in Saudi Arabia Next Week

Riyadh: The seventh edition of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 will get underway next week in Saudi Arabia, with matches taking place in the cities of Jeddah and Riyadh from 6 to 24 January. The lineup of 16 teams has been completed following the qualification of 15 teams through the qualifiers held last September, joining hosts Saudi Arabia, who qual

26 Dec

Thrilling Day Five Action Sees 69kg and 88kg Weightlifting Winners Crowned

DOHA - The fifth day of competition at the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, held alongside the Arab Championship for Youth, Juniors, and Seniors and the West Asia Championship, delivered another thrilling chapter of elite lifting action. Organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation, the event continues to showcase exceptional stren

23 Dec

Strong Competition at the Qatar International Cup, Arab and West Asia Weightlifting Championships

Doha: Competition continued today at the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025, alongside the Arab Weightlifting Championship for youth, juniors and seniors, and the West Asia Championship for the same age categories. The events are organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation and will run until 27 December. Results from the third d

17 Dec

PSG and France forward Dembele named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha

Doha: Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row. Dembele was instrumental in PSG's first Champions League triumph when they beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the final and scored 35 g

16 Dec

Doha to host Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday

Doha: The FIFA has announced that Doha will host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday. The prestigious event will be held on the eve of the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, which will see Paris Saint-Germain of France face Brazil's Flamengo at the Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stadium. During the ceremony, FIFA will unveil

12 Dec

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of T100 Triathlon World Championship

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned the winners of the professional races at the T100 Triathlon World Championship, as Doha hosted the final weekend of the series, with the participation of a select group of the world’s top triathlon athletes. In the Men’s Pro T100 race

11 Dec

Sheikh Joaan meets with President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations

Lausanne: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Mr. Ingmar De Vos, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations and President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), dur

01 Dec

Sheikh Joaan crowns Max Verstappen Champion of the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, today crowned Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing driver as the winner of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025. Held at Lusail International Circuit, the Qatar Grand Prix served as round 23 and the penultimate race of the Formula 1 World Championship season.

28 Nov

Thrilling Start to the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027

DOHA – Lusail Arena came alive on Thursday evening as Qatar faced Lebanon in a thrilling match during the first window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The atmosphere was electric, with passionate fans of the Qatari team and the Lebanese community in attendance, while the game received extensive media c

28 Nov

Sheikh Joaan attends final of FIFA U-17 World Cup

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended today the final match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, held at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. The final brought together the national teams of Portugal and Austria and ended with a 1–0 victory for Portugal, who were crowned champions of the ev

26 Nov

Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw revealed

ZurichWith fewer than 200 days to go until the start of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™, the procedures for determining the composition of the tournament's 12 unprecedented groups of four have been confirmed. One of the most thrilling milestones on the road to the FIFA World Cup, the Final Draw will bring together coaches an

24 Nov

Qatar Olympic Committee Signs MoU with Microsoft to Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation in Sports

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft today, aimed at enhancing future collaboration in digital transformation projects and developing smart solutions and innovative technologies in the sports sector. The signing ceremony took place at QOC headquarters in Doha in the presence of senior officials from both

24 Nov

Popular Arab literary character Juha comes to life as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 mascot

The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled Juha as the official mascot for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from December 1-18 in Qatar. Inspired by arguably the most popular character from the history of Arab literature, Juha embodies the rich folkloric traditions of the region. Often depicted as a

24 Nov

Qatar School Sports Association President Highlights the Olympic School Program’s Role in Discovering Young Talent

H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar School Sports Association, affirmed the importance of the Olympic School Program in identifying and nurturing emerging sporting talents, while providing an encouraging environment for learning and teamwork. Sheikh Khalifa praised the continued success of the Olympic School Program a