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Team Qatar Completes Preparations for 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships in India

DOHA – Team Qatar has finalized its intensive preparations for the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships for men and women, which officially got underway on Saturday in India and will continue until May 17, featuring many of Asia’s elite lifters as part of their preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games. The Qatari delegation depa

10 May

Doha 2026 Set to Host Grand Opening of 4th GCC Games with Over 1,000 Athletes Competing Across 17 Sports

DOHA: The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open tomorrow (Monday) at Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, secretaries-general, senior officials of the Olympic commi

08 May

Doha 2026 Gears Up as Organizing Committee Unveils Official Competition Schedule for 4th GCC Games

DOHA – The Organizing Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has officially approved the competition schedule for the event, set to commence on May 11, with broad participation from national teams representing all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Athletes competing in the fourth edition will take part in 17 diverse s

08 May

QOC President Crowns Al Arabi Champion of HH the Amir Basketball Cup

Doha: HE President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned Al Arabi champions of the 27th edition of HH the Amir Basketball Cup for Men after their 84-63 victory over Al Sadd in the final held at Al Gharafa Sports Club Hall. The match saw strong competition, with Al Arabi takin

04 May

Doha all set for 2026 GCC Games

Doha: The Organising Committee of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 has announced the completion of all preparations for hosting the highly anticipated regional event, scheduled to take place from May 11 to 22. Speaking at a press conference held at Al Wajba Hall at the headquarters of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in the presence of officials

02 May

A Remarkable Ending to the 2025–2026 Qatar Rugby League

DOHA – The 2025–2026 Qatar Rugby League season concluded on Thursday in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere, reflecting the rapid development of the sport in the State of Qatar. The closing stages witnessed strong competition between participating teams, all of whom delivered impressive performances, with a notable crowd turnout tha

01 May

Team Qatar Take Silver at Sanya 2026, Capping Remarkable Beach Handball Campaign

Sanya (China)– Qatar’s beach handball team concluded a remarkable journey at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games with a well-earned silver medal, following a narrow 1–2 defeat to Iran in a gripping final decided by the finest of details on Wednesday. Despite falling just short in the title match, Qatar’s performance througho

29 Apr

OCA Signs Agreement with the Philippines to Host 7th Asian Beach Games

Sanya/China, April 27 (QNA) -The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Philippine government, and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officially signed an agreement to host the 7th Asian Beach Games (Cebu 2028) during a ceremony held in Sanya, People's Republic of China, on the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games. The agreement was signed by H

29 Apr

Team Qatar’s Beach Volleyball Duo Advances to Final of Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games

Sanya, China – Qatar’s beach volleyball team, represented by the outstanding duo of Sherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan, secured a place in the final of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 after a commanding straight-sets victory over Thailand in the semifinals Tuesday. The Qatari pair delivered a dominant performance to defeat their

09 Feb

Sheikh Joaan attends competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Milan: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from 6 to 22 February, with the participation of elite athletes from around the world. The visit comes as part

04 Feb

Stage set for Qatar Masters

Doha: The International Swing on the DP World Tour reaches its midway point as a strong field has been assembled for the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters, which will be held from Wednesday through Sunday in Doha. This week’s host, Doha Golf Club (DGC), has staged the event in 26 of its 28 editions, becoming a regular and popular stop for p

28 Jan

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