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Qatar Olympic Committee Unveils Sports Calendar of the year 2026

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has officially announced today its comprehensive calendar of sports events and competitions for 2026. The calendar features 83 championships, including 39 international events, 16 world championships, 10 Asian tournaments, three GCC competitions, one Arab championship, and 14 domestic events, scheduled thro

28 Dec

Team Qatar clinch U-16 team and individual gold at Gulf Golf Championship

Muscat: Qatar’s national golf team claimed both the team and individual titles in the under-16 category at the Gulf Golf Championship, held at Ghala Golf Club in Muscat, Oman. The youngsters delivered a consistent performance over three days to finish top of the team standings with a total score of +51 in one of the most competitive junior

23 Dec

FIFA, QSL and QFA Renew Strategic Partnership to Drive Domestic Football Development

DOHA - FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of domestic football in Qatar by renewing its strategic partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and the Qatar Football Association (QFA), in a move that underlines a shared vision to globalise the game and create broader pathways for clubs, leagues and players to compete at the hi

12 Dec

Qatar U-17 Gymnastics Team Depart for China to Join Asian Training Camp

Doha: The Qatar junior national gymnastics team will depart Doha for the People’s Republic of China to participate in the Asian training camp, scheduled to take place in the city of Nanning in the Guangxi region from 11 to 20 December. The camp brings together an elite group of Asian national teams. This training camp comes as part of the

12 Dec

Team Qatar Handball to Play Two Friendly Matches Against Saudi Arabia in Preparation for the Asian Championship in Kuwait

Doha: The Qatari national handball team will play two friendly matches against their Saudi counterparts on Monday and Wednesday in Doha, as part of their preparations for the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, scheduled to take place in Kuwait from 15 to 26 January 2026. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 IHF World

12 Dec

QOC President attends Olympic Summit

Lausanne: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Senior Vice President of ANOC, participated in the 14th Olympic Summit, held today at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, alongside leaders of the Olympic Movement. Chaired by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the Summit gathered IOC Vice Presidents

12 Dec

Sheikh Joaan meets with FIBA Secretary General

Mies, Switzerland: 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. Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), at the federation’s headquarters in Mies, Switzerland.

11 Dec

Qatar Olympic Committee Unveils Details of the Second Edition of Its Annual Half Marathon

DOHA – The Qatar Olympic Committee convened a press conference this morning to announce the details of the second edition of the 2026 Half Marathon, scheduled for Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at Lusail Boulevard as part of the Qatar’s National Sport Day celebrations. The event’s organizing unveiled a series of accompanying sports

10 Dec

Qatar Launches ‘Aim Beyond’ Project to Empower Youth Through Sport

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially launched “Aim Beyond” project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport. The announcement of the project came pursuant to the agreement signed by

07 Dec

Qatar hosts FIG Trampoline Technical Committee meeting

Doha: Further strengthening its position as a premier global sports destination, the Qatar Gymnastics Federation is hosting the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Trampoline Technical Committee meeting from 4–9 December, bringing together leading experts and officials responsible for shaping the future of trampoline gymnastics worldw

07 Dec

Team Qatar target victory against Tunisia to keep hopes alive

Doha: Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui said he still believes in his team as the hosts take on Tunisia in a must-win clash at the Arab Cup at 8pm tonight at Al Bayt Stadium. Qatar have dropped points in both of their games so far, conceding late goals against Palestine and Syria as they stare at early exit from the tournament. Lopetegui said the tea

07 Dec

Strong start to the ISSF Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun World Cup Finals in Doha

Doha: The ISSF Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun World Cup Finals Doha 2025 kicked off today at the Lusail Shooting Range Complex, continuing through next Monday with the participation of elite shooters and world champions across shotgun, rifle, and pistol events. A total of 144 athletes representing 33 countries are competing. The opening day delivere

05 Dec

Qatar Held to 1-1 Draw by Syria in Group Stage

Doha: Qatar were left staring at elimination after being forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Syria in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group A tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. The stalemate gave the hosts their first point, with Syria joining Palestine on four. Tunisia – who play Qatar on Sunday – also have a sing

05 Dec

2025 ISSF Shooting World Cup Finals to Kick Off in Doha

Doha:The 2025 ISSF Shooting World Cup Finals for rifle, pistol, and shotgun will begin on Friday at the Lusail Shooting Complex, featuring top shooters and world champions from around the globe. The event will run until Monday, with the best 12 male and 12 female shooters competing in each discipline. Jassim Shaheen Al Sulaiti, the tournament d

04 Dec

Palestine shock Qatar in Arab Cup opener after last-gasp own goal

Doha: Two-time Asian champions Qatar were stunned 1-0 by Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup Group A opener, conceding a last-minute own goal from Sultan Al Brake. In front of 61,475 spectators, mostly Qatari fans creating a cauldron-like atmosphere at Al Bayt Stadium, the home side dominated possession but saw their evening end in heartbreak when

02 Dec

HH The Amir Inaugurates Arab Cup 2025

DOHA - His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City this evening. The opening ceremony was attended by HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, H

01 Dec

Qatar Women’s Team Finish Fourth at GCC 3x3 Basketball Championship

Muscat: The curtain has fallen on the GCC 3x3 Basketball Championship, which was held over two days in the Omani capital and featured high technical levels and intense competition in both the men’s and women’s events. Qatar’s Muna Suleiman emerged as the standout performer in the women’s category, earning the tournament&r

28 Nov

Sheikh Joaan visits Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy

Doha: H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), paid an inspection visit today to the Athletics Training Center Project at Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence. The project, which is being implemented through an integrated partnership between Aspire Academy, the Qatar Athletics Federation, and Aspetar