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Team Qatar Virtual Flag Relay unites the nation with pride, loyalty and solidarity

Doha, 13 December 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has organized a virtual fifth edition of the Flag Relay today as part of the State’s celebrations on the National Day 2021 . The flag Relay comes aligned with the country’s National Day celebrations and reflecting the QOC’s efforts to bring

12 Dec

Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah seals fifth FIA World Cup title with victory in Hail

Hail , 12 December 2021 - Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah set the fastest time on the short final stage of the Hail Cross-Country Rally to secure a fifth FIA World Cup Drivers’ Championship title in emphatic style on Saturday. Mathematically, the Qatari had won the title after recording two stage wins earlier in the event

11 Dec

Sheikh Abdulaziz becomes president of QCA

Doha, 11 December 2021 - In a significant move, cricket has been separated from hockey and rugby and will be run by an independent board. Qatar Rugby, Hockey and Cricket Board meeting held at the Lusail Hall in the QOC Headquarters. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has been appointed as the new President of the Qatar Crick

09 Dec

Cultural activations help bring Arab Cup to life

Doha, 9 December 2021 - Fans so far have been treated to music and dance performances from local communities in several locations near five FIFA Arab Cup stadiums: 974, Al Bayt, Ahmad Bin Ali, Al Janoub and Al Thumama. This has included activations from all the countries represented in the competition, with fans taking the time to enjoy and

08 Dec

FIFA Arab Cup Trophy showcased at Aspire

Doha, 8 December 2021 - The Gleaming FIFA Arab Cup 2021 Trophy has been showcased Tuesday afternoon at the prestigious Aspire Academy as part of its tour of many schools and other public and private institutions in the country. The trophy of around five kg of weight, which has a solid gold base and features Arabic calligraphy and a map of th

07 Dec

Arab Cup organisers laud commitment, enthusiasm of volunteers

Doha, 7 December 2021 - FIFA Arab Cup volunteers attended a special event at Doha Exhibition Centre on Sunday to mark International Volunteer Day. The highlight of the event was an opportunity to see the FIFA Arab Cup Trophy – the beautiful prize that will be awarded to the tournament winners on 18 December, Supreme Committee for Delivery

06 Dec

Tunisia and UAE set to meet in tricky Group B clash

Doha, 6 December 2021 - Tunisia, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could be tied on six points after the third round of group matches of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021. The UAE need only a draw to seal a spot in the quarter-finals and top Group B. Nevertheless, after a shock loss to a stubborn Syrian side, Tunisia have to collect maxi

30 Nov

Team Qatar golfers shine in 2021 OHI Oman Amateur Opens

Muscat, 30 November 2021 - The Qatari golf team stole the show at the 2021 OHI Oman Amateur Opens which was held at Ghala Golf Club in Muscat, Oman recently with participation of 120 athletes. Team Qatar star Saleh Al Kaabi claimed the first place ahead of Ali Abdullah Al Shahrani in the second place while Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Shahrani finish

30 Nov

Qatari football legends optimistic about the national team’s chances at the FIFA Arab Cup™

Doha, 30 November 2021 - Hopes are high for the Qatar national team heading into the FIFA Arab Cup™, which gets underway on Tuesday 30 November. Ahead of the tournament, Qatar2022.qa spoke to three local football legends to discuss the host nation’s chances heading into the event. Set to run until 18 December, the tournament is s

29 Nov

QFA officials take part in AFC's 31st Congress

Doha, 29 November 2021 - The 31st Congress of the Asian Football Confederation was held through visual communication with the participation of Hani Ballan, member of the QFA Executive Office, and Mansoor Al-Ansari, Secretary-General of QFA, along with the heads of member federations, representing their national federations. The agenda of th

28 Nov

Ooredoo Cup - Round 7: Al Wakrah 2 Al Shamal 0

Doha, 28 November 2021 - Al Wakrah on Saturday defeated Al Shamal 2-0 in Round 7 (Group A) of the 2021-2022 season Ooredoo Cup match at Al Wakrah Stadium. Al Wakra now have a tally of 15 points from 5 victories and one loss. On the other hand, Al Shamal have 5 points from 1 win, 3 losses and 2 draws. On Saturday, Ismail Mahmoud scored a br

24 Nov

Winter Sports Committee holds General Assembly Meeting

Doha, 24 November 2021 - The General Assembly Meeting of the Qatar’s Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) was held at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquaters. The meeting was attended by Mr. Rashid Magid Al Suleiti, QWSC president, Mr. Hassan Hissam Al-Hebabi (Secretary General), Mr. Hamad Salah Baker (Assistant Secretary Genera

23 Nov

Al Khelaifi re-elected as President of QTSBF

Doha, 23 November 2021 - The General Assembly of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, (QTSBF) re-elected Nasser Ghanim Al Khelaifi, unopposed as President of the Federation for a new four-year term. The General Assembly also decided to renew confidence in Tarek Zainal, after he was elected unopposed as the Secretary-General of

18 Nov

Flags of nations qualified for World Cup hoisted at Corniche

Doha, 18 November 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) organised on Wednesday at Doha Corniche a festival to raise the flags of the teams of England, Switzerland, Serbia, Spain, Croatia, the Netherlands and Argentina that qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.This festival came as an initiative of SC and the Organi

16 Nov

Amir Cup: Al Suwaidi, Quintanilla clinch gold medals

Doha, 16 November 2021 - Gold-medallist Aisha Al Suwaidi silver medallist Shahd Al Darwish and bronze medallist Al Maha Al Ali pose on the rifle podium of The Amir Cup Shooting Championship at the Lusail Shooting range.

11 Nov

Qatar girl’s team strikes victory against Afghan footballers at World Cup stadium

Doha, 11 November 2021 - Afghan and Qatari supporters cheered and whistled side by side from the sidelines of Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday, as the recently-evacuated Afghan girls team played against Qatar in a friendly match. The chilly World Cup stadium was filled with an air of respect as the two teams went head to head on the pi

10 Nov

QOC participates in International Forum for Sports Integrity

Doha, 10 November 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) participated in the fourth edition of International Forum for Sports Integrity organized by the International Olympic Committee. The QOC was represented by Sheikh Ahmad Nooh Al-Thani, Director of Legal Affairs Department and Mrs. Zahra Al-Zaidan, Head of Legal Studies Unit. The For

10 Nov

Qatar Golf Association Participates in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Meeting

Dubai, 10 November 2021 - The Qatar Golf Association participated in the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), which was held on the sidelines of the 12th edition of the Asian Pacific Amateur Golf Championship (AAC), which concluded recently in Dubai. The meeting was attended by Board Member of the Qatar Golf Associat