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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

26 Nov

QBF and Microsoft Qatar Unveil AI-Powered Platform Transforming the Road to FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027

Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) announced today the launch of its new website which will be an innovative smart digital platform powered by advanced artificial intelligence technologies. QBF is becoming one of the first federations in the world developing an AI powered website. This milestone reflects Qatar’s strong commitment

26 Nov

Strong results for Qatar at Arab U18 3×3 Basketball Championship

Doha: The Qatari national teams delivered strong performances in the group stage of the Arab U18 3×3 Basketball Championship for boys and girls, which kicked off today in Muscat, Oman, jointly organized by the Oman Basketball Federation and the Arab Basketball Federation. The championship is being played in a single round-robin format, wit

25 Nov

Qatar announces squad for Arab Cup

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui announced on Sunday a 23-player squad for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, which kicks off on December 1. Striker Almoez Ali, who underwent leg surgery in London earlier this month, misses out, leaving Akram Afif to lead the attack as Qatar look to build on their third-place finish in the 2021 edition. Qatar will open t

25 Nov

Qatar’s Basketball Teams to compete in Arab and Gulf 3×3 Championships

The Qatar Basketball Federation has officially announced that the national youth, women’s youth, men’s, and women’s 3×3 teams will participate in the upcoming Arab and Gulf 3×3 Basketball Championships, to be hosted in Muscat, Oman, from 25 to 29 November 2025. The events are organized by the Oman Basketball As

28 Feb

We seek to beat Umm Salal and keep winning: Al Ahli coach Pedro Miguel

Doha, 28 February 2024 - Al Ahli coach Pedro Miguel spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 15 match against Umm Salal. “It is necessary for the team to continue on its way towards gaining points despite the difficulties we are going through due to injuries. We had missed some important players in the last

28 Feb

Qatari Footballers Promote Lusail Speed Fest 2024

Lusail, 28 February 2024 - Three Qatar footballers promoted the Lusail Speed Fest 2024 during a visit to the Lusail International Circuit.The trio Hassan Al Haydos, Saad Al Sheeb and Ali Asad, representative of the national team that claimed the AFC Asian cup Qatar 2023, learned about the facilities of the Lusail International Circuit after

26 Feb

PSG legends continue to write club's history in Doha

Doha, 26 Februray 2024 - Eight legends of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) recently travelled to Doha for the organization of the Legends Tour. Organized in partnership with Visit Qatar, the legends’ journey combined football with the discovery of the country’s wonders. For this very first Legends Tour in Doha, PSF honoured some of its gre

25 Feb

Expo Stars League: Al Ahli Secure Vital Victory Over Al Gharafa in Week 14

Doha, 25 February 2024 - Idrissa Doumbias last-gasp goal gave Al Ahli a vital 2-1 victory over 10-man Al Gharafa in Week 14 of the 2023-2024 Expo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday. Ahmed Alaaeldin scored for Al Gharafa in the 45+5 minute before Julian Draxler equalised for Al Ahli in the 90+2 minute

20 Feb

Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2024 gets underway

Doha, 20 February 2024 - Confident Zhang Zhizhen of China just needed 61 minutes to beat seventh seed Lorenzo Musetti on day one of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open (QEMO). In another shock result, Marton Fucsovics beat two-time champion Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-3 in 83 minutes. The Hungarian will next play fourth seed Alexander Bublik. Spani

20 Feb

Medical officers laud innovations at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2024 - As the dust settles on the historic AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Final, the medical and doping control officers who were appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to the continental showpiece hailed the Confederation’s unwavering commitment towards delivering unparalleled medical care. In prepa