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Qatar Racing Limited’s THE LIR JET wins Gr2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot

London, 21 June 2020 - THE LIR JET (IRE) (Prince Of Lir x Paper Dreams), in the colours of Qatar Racing Limited, stayed unbeaten landing the Norfolk Stakes (Gr2) at Royal Ascot. The bay colt was ridden to his second straight victory by Oisin Murphy, following an impressive win on debut earlier this month. The precocious colt

21 Jun

Al Rayyan train ahead of QSL resumption at Al Rayyan Stadium

Doha, 21 June 2020 - The Al Rayyan football team began training ahead of Qatar Stars League resumption at Al Rayyan Stadium, FIFA World Cup 2022 venue, on Saturday. QSL will resume from July 24 after the forced virus break.

18 Jun

QOC to host ‘Team Qatar Virtual Games’

Doha, 18 June 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with Ooredoo (the Platinum Sponsor), Sports Corner (Platinum Sponsor) and ‎Snoonu App (Golden Sponsor), will be organising the “Team Qatar Virtual Games” for adults and kids during the next four weeks.The first week of the event will feature the gl

18 Jun

Koora Time’s virtual football programme a great success

Doha, 18 June 2020 - Koora Time, an award-winning partnership between Qatar Shell and the Qatar Football Association (QFA), wrapped up its virtual football programme, a novel initiative aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.The initiative, attracted 1,309 participants, while 729 new participants

17 Jun

QNB Stars League clubs’ squad members complete first set of Coronavirus tests

Doha, 17 June 2020 - Players as well as technical and administrative staff of Al Arabi club underwent the Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on Tuesday, 16th June, 2020, at the Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Hall, in accordance with the precautionary measures and in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health and Aspetar hospital. Members o

17 Jun

Qatar Racing Limited’s TIME SCALE dominates at Chepstow

London, 17 June 2020 - TIME SCALE (GB) stormed home in the Dunraven Windows Median Auction Maiden Fillies’ Stakes in the colours of Qatar Racing Limited at Chepstow, UK. She won by an impressive 6-length margin on just her second career start. Drawn in mid-division, Ralph Beckett’s ward was quick to the lead in this 12-ru

16 Jun

Al Sadd captain Gabi not to extend contract

Doha, 16 June 2020 - Al Sadd captain Gabi has decided not to extend his stay at the Qatari side, the player said on his instagram post. The former Atletico Madrid star joined Sadd on 2 July 2018, and partnered veteran compatriot Xavi in midfield, and won the league in their first season together. However, the 36-year-old has t

16 Jun

Members of six clubs who underwent Coronavirus tests (Covid-19) enter team hotel

Doha, 16 June 2020 - Members of the Al Sadd, Al Gharafa, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Qatar SC and Al Wakrah clubs, who underwent the Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests on Saturday, entered the team hotel at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Intercontinental Hotel, on Monday, 15th June, 2020, as part of the arrangements being made ahead of the resumption of

14 Jun

Al Wasmiyah Farm’s KADUPUL excels on debut

London, 14 June 2020 - KADUPUL (FR), a 2-year-old filly, was a winner on her racecourse debut in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Yarmouth for owner-breeder Al Wasmiyah Farm on Wednesday, 10 June. Trained by William Haggas, she was a little green coming out of the stalls, losing some ground in this five-

14 Jun

Best of WRC 8 to wage new battle

Doha, 14 June 2020 - The rough gravel terrains of Chile will test the 12 qualifiers to limits as they battle it out in the WRC 8 semi-finals for six slots on Sunday.The drivers have been split into two pools with six each and the Group A will take to the starting line at 5 pm, while the Group B begins the quest one and a half hours later.

11 Jun

Al Balushi stays atop Group D

Doha, 11 June 2020 - Ammar Al Balushi capped a superb day for Oman when he claimed seven out of eight stages to top the Group D in the Rally of France, the second qualifying event of the WRC 8. On Tuesday after Zakariya Al Aufi, the Omani rally champion, clinched the victory and shared the top spot with Hamad Al Sulaiti in Group C, his c

10 Jun

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s SIR MONLAU wins Prix Quitaine

Paris, 10 June 2020 - Swift on victory earlier in the day with MAYYATELLO, came SIR MONLAU. This 3-year-old Purebred Arabian was making his racing debut at Toulouse, France, in the Prix Quitaine, a highly regarded maiden for Purebred Arabians. SIR MONLAU jumped well before sitting in second place, very relaxed with a nice action for the

10 Jun

Al Shaqab Racing appoint Paul Hensey COO as part of exciting global restructure

Doha, 10 June 2020 - Paul Hensey has been appointed Chief Operation Officer of Al Shaqab Racing and Breeding worldwide as Al Shaqab undergoes an exciting restructure. Prior to working for Rifa Mustang Europe as CEO for the past three years, Hensey had been running The Curragh Racecourse and training grounds for fifteen years, providing hi

09 Jun

Car racing pros love WRC 8, want more SIM events in GCC

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Some of the car racing pros competing in the WRC 8 are relishing the digital challenge and expressed wish to have more such events in order to develop the online racing in the region.The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation-organised WRC 8 had its first qualifying race in Sweden on Sunday and pulsating fights for

09 Jun

Al Shahaniya coach Nabil Anwar takes charge

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Al Shahaniya Club have elevated their first football team’s assistant coach Nabil Anwar for the next stage of the QNB Stars League succeeding Spaniard Jose Murcia, the club tweeted.Earlier speaking bout his team’s plans for the league post the forced coronavirus break, Nabil had said, “We have pl

09 Jun

Football legend Wael Gomaa to appear on Generation Amazing Instagram Live today

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champion Wael Gomaa will appear on this week’s Generation Amazing Instagram Live today at 4pm Qatar time (GMT+3).Gomaa will be speaking about his health and wellness routine during COVID-19 and share insight on the football values which helped him reach milestone achievements

08 Jun

QNB Stars League schedule

Doha, 8 May 2020 - The Qatar Stars League ( QSL) announced the schedule of matches in Weeks 18, 19 and 20 of the 2019-20 season QNB Stars League, after co-ordination with the authorities concerned. The matches will be played at three stadiums having cooling technology - Education City, Al Janoub and Jassim bin Hamad. It may be note

07 Jun

Qatar Online Racing Championship for rally cars from today

Doha, 7 June 2020 - The third series of the Qatar Online Racing Championship (QORC) for rally cars will be held from today. The online competition, conducted by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has gained in popularity after it was held for cars and bikes in the last two months.In total 27 competitors have registered