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ICSS, UNITAR’s CIFAL Global Network and EMCA launch Sport Safety Training Programme for European Sport Clubs and Associations

Brussels, 31 January 2024 – The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), jointly with the "International Training Centers for Authorities and Leaders” (CIFAL Centres) attached to UNITAR, the UN Training and Research Agency, and the European Multiclub Sport Association (EMCA), have launched a 200-hour online Sport Safety Trainin

30 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Breaks Total Attendance Record

Doha, 30 January 2024 - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 has set a new total attendance record of 1.06 million spectators, after 63,753 passionate fans packed the Al Bayt Stadium to witness defending champions Qatar emerge victorious over Palestine in the Round of 16 on Monday. The 18th edit

29 Jan

Former Palestine Footballer Abdul Latif Al-Bahdari: 18th Edition of Asian Cup is Exceptional

Doha, 29 January 2024 - The former Palestinian player Abdul Latif Al-Bahdari has described the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 as exceptional and highly organized. Talking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al-Bahdari said the current edition of the Asian Cup is the best in the history of the continental tournament since its inception, whe

28 Jan

Qatar Sports For All Concludes QRS Winter Edition

Doha, 28 January 2024 - Qatar Sports For All concluded QRS Winter Edition 2024 at Al Bidda Park, with the participation of 286 athletes. The events comprise of distances ranging from Mini-Kids 800M to adults 10K. The four-race QRS Winter Edition 2024 is organized in collaboration with Ministry of Sports and Youth and Qatar Sports For All in Doha

28 Jan

SC publishes report detailing legacy of 2022 World Cup

Doha, 28 January 2024 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has come up with a detailed report recounting the exhilarating journey of hosting the 2022 World Cup which has been widely deemed as the greatest World Cup of all time. In Amazing Delivered, the SC explains the innovation and determination behind FIFA President Gianni In

27 Jan

First-ever Qatar-UAE Super Cup set to kick off in April

The stage is set for the first Qatar-UAE Super Cup, a landmark football event underscoring the collaborative spirit between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made at the prestigious Doha's Mandarin Oriental in Qatar, where officials from both countries gathered to sign and celebrate the creation of this new chapter in regio

25 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Tourist and Commercial Sites in Qatar Attracting Fans

Doha, 25 January 2024 - With the kick-off of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, global attention has turned towards the State of Qatar as a distinguished tourist and commercial destination, as this sport event is an opportunity to showcase the charm and diversity that Qatar offers to the world, allowing visitors to explore its magnificent tourist land

24 Jan

Nadal to headline Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2024

Doha, 24 January 2024 -The Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) has confirmed that 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal will headline this year's Qatar ExxonMobil Open, to be held from February 19 to 24 at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, the home of tennis, in Doha. The Spanish superstar, who will be making a return to the cour

23 Jan

Aspetar Shapes Global Guidelines for Youth Football Cardiac Screening

Doha, 23 January 2024 - A landmark gathering at FIFA headquarters saw the inaugural FIFA cardiac consensus meeting take a vital step towards safeguarding young athletes' health. Renowned sports cardiologists, including Aspetar's expert Professor Guido Pieles, united to tackle a critical issue: establishing standardized cardiac screening guidelin

22 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Uzbekistan Coach Hopeful of Victory over Australia

Doha, 22 January 2024 - Uzbekistan coach Srecko Katanec said Monday his side were prime for tomorrow's final group stage clash against Australia in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The Slovenian told reporters in a pre-match press conference his men would take the game to the 2015 champions and 2011 runners-up at the Al Janoub Stadium,

21 Jan

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Journalists Commend Beauty of Tournament's Accompanying Events

Doha, 21 January 2024 - GCC and Arab TV channels continue to broadcast the accompanying atmosphere of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which will last until Feb. 10, as reports highlight the events in the tourist landmarks that Qatar is famous for. Media personnel emphasized the beauty of the accompanying events and the giant screens spread out fo

20 Jan

Match Preview - Group E: Jordan v Korea

Doha, 20 January 2024 - Citing the West Asian side’s impressive 4-0 win over Malaysia in their opening match, Klinsmann said his players cannot be complacent against Jordan. “In their very first match, Jordan showed their determination to make it to the knockout stages and we have to be alert at all times,” said the German. &ld

11 Jan

Al-Attiyah wins fifth stage of Dakar rally

Riyadh, 11 January 2024 - Qatar's defending champion Nasser al-Attiyah ignored strategic slowdowns and won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia taking him into second place behind home favourite Yazeed Al-Rajhi. The stage victory was the first this year for five-times Dakar winner Al-Attiyah, whose Prodrive

10 Jan

Doha Tour 2024 set to begin at Al Shaqab

Doha, 10 January 2024 - The Longines Outdoor Arena at Al Shaqab is primed for the first leg of the Doha Tour 2024 set to kick off Thursday, with over 113 showjumpers from 20 countries, vying for awards totaling over two million Euros, the Supreme Organizing Committee for the tournament announced Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, HE S

10 Jan

Qatar Team leaves for Bahrain for Asian Men's Handball Championship

Doha, 10 January 2024 - Qatar handball team leaves for Bahrain on Wednesday to partake in the 21st Asian Mens Handball Championship set to take place from Jan. 11 to 25, 2024. In the competition that serves as a qualification tournament for the 29th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship scheduled to be held in Croatia, Denmark, and Norway

10 Jan

Nasser Al Khelaifi: PSG is the Best Place for Mbappe

Paris, 10 January 2024 - Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al Khelaifi said PSG is the best place for Kylian Mbappe, with the French superstar's contract with the Parisian club expiring in six months' time. Al Khelaifi added in press statements that PSG has the best training center in the world, and the best coach too. He called on the

09 Jan

Aspetar Announces Success of Surgery of Paris Saint-Germain Defender

Doha, 9 January 2024 - Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital announced that International Slovak and Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar underwent a successful surgery after he suffered an injury during his participating in the French Super Cup last week. Aspetar stated that the Slovakian player Skriniar had the surgery u

09 Jan

Exciting start for WTT Star Contender Doha 2024

Doha, 9 January 2024 - The WTT Star Contender Doha 2024, organized by the Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) in cooperation with the World Table Tennis (WTT), began at Lusail Sports Arena until Jan. 13 as part of the four combined international series. Yesterday's competitions were strong and exciting, and witnessed the holding of the fi