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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

24 Nov

Abdelkader Said wins the Super Grand Prix at the Longines Global Champions Tour

Belgian rider Abdelkader Said a member of Qatar’s Team Wathnan, captured the Super Grand Prix title at the Global Champions Playoffs, the 17th and final round of the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League, held in Prague, Czech Republic. The event brought together the world’s elite riders and top-level horses. Rid

22 Nov

Islamic Solidarity Games Conclude in Riyadh

The sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games came to a close today, Friday, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, following competitions held from November 7 to 21. The Games concluded with a grand closing ceremony staged at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium. Qatar finished its participation with a total of 11 medals: 3 gold

22 Nov

Qatar Claims Double Silver at Gulf U21 3x3 Basketball Championship in Bahrain

Qatar’s U21 men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball teams delivered impressive performances at the Gulf 3x3 Basketball Championship for Youth, securing silver medals in both categories as the tournament concluded on November 20 at the North Harbour Courts in Bahrain. The championship—organized by the Bahrain Basketball Associati

21 Nov

Qatar ends Islamic Solidarity Games with three medals

Qatar wrapped up its campaign at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with three medals — a silver in fencing and bronze medals in handball and athletics — bringing its overall tally to 11 (3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze). The men’s foil team of Khalid al-Yafei, Adham al-Deeb and Abdullah Khalifa won silver after a tight 43-4

21 Nov

Younousse, Tijan eliminated in Round of 16

Qatar’s campaign at the Beach Volleyball World Championships Adelaide 2025 ended in the Round of 16 yesterday, as Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan fell 2-1 to France’s Teo Rotar and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat on Central Court. The Olympic bronze medallists started strongly, taking the opening set 21-15, but the French pair responded in the

20 Nov

Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team defeats Ivory Coast

Riyadh - Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team opened its campaign at the Islamic Solidarity Games with a 21-13 victory over Ivory Coast in Riyadh yesterday. The team will continue its first-round matches today with encounters against Turkey and Iran. In the women’s competition, Qatar lost its opening match 11-16 to Algeria. The te

20 Nov

Team Qatar grabs two bronze at Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games

Khalid Al Yafei secured the bronze medal in the men’s foil event in fencing, while wrestler Shaheen Mohammad clinched bronze in the 77kg weight category to boost Qatar’s medal tally at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Tuesday. Al Yafei claimed bronze after losing his semi-final to Turkey’s Kivanc Kirtay 10–15

20 Nov

Qatar Duo Power Into Round of 16 at Adelaide Beach Volleyball Worlds

Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan powered into the Round of 16 at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, delivering a composed straight-sets win over Brazil, 23–21, 22–20. Unbeaten since the start of the tournament, the Qatari pair dominated their group with clinical victories over

28 Feb

Secretary General of Qatar Tennis Elected Vice-President of ATF by Acclamation

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

28 Feb

Doha set to host electrifying Longines Global Champions Tour opening leg

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

28 Feb

Qatar’s Shewaiter claims third gold at World Aquatics Masters

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

26 Feb

Team Qatar to participate in Asian Age Group Aquatics Championship

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