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Oman legend Ali Al Habsi appears on Generation Amazing Instagram Live

Doha, 4 June 2020 - Oman’s most famous footballer, Ali Al Habsi, appeared on Generation Amazing Instagram Live. The goalkeeper, who played for Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League, discussed health and fitness, his time with the Oman national team and the football values he teaches young people who want

03 Jun

Qatar Racing Limited’s MEDAL WINNER strikes at Newcastle

London, 3 June 2020 - On the second day of racing’s return in England, Qatar Racing’s MEDAL WINNER (FR) (Olympic Glory x Pax Mina) was a comfortable winner and doubled his tally in the Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap at Newcastle, on Tuesday 2 June. Trained by the up-and-coming Archie Watson in Lambourn, the four-year-old

03 Jun

Al Duhail bag first division shield in junior class

Doha, 3 June 2020 - The Development Department of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced that Al Duhail has won the First Division Shield in the junior class for 2019-20 season. Al Sadd came in second place while Al Gharafa finished third. Al Ahli, Al Rayyan, Al Khor, Al Wakrah, Qatar SC and Umm Salal were p

02 Jun

Special arrangements for new camel racing season

Doha, 2 June 2020 - Hamad Mubarak Al-Shahwani, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs of the Organizing Committee for Camel Races, stressed that the committee has developed the road map for the 2020/2021 calendar and activities due to kick off on September 5. He estimated a week from now to resume training that stopped since la

31 May

Education City Golf club to celebrate Women’s Golf Day

Doha, 31 May 2020 - Education City Golf club is taking part in a global event that encourages women and girls to try golf for the first time, while experienced lady golfers can play and engage with women interested in the sport. Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a single-day event scheduled to introduce new female participants to

21 May

Unstoppable Saeed al-Sulaiti inches closer to title

Doha, 21 May 2020 - Saeed al-Sulaiti cruised to another win on Tuesday, making him a firm favourite for the Qatar Online Racing Championship for bikes title. The three-time Qatar Superstock champion’s second successive victory in the final week of the competition put him in a pole position for title, with one race remaining, wh

21 May

QFA set to resume Second Division

Doha, 21 May 2020 - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has issued a circular regarding the annual leave of players, the resumption of daily training and the completion of the Second Division league. The details of the circular are as follows : A: Approving the results of the teams participating in the Second Division namely Al Kh

14 May

Jassim Rashid wins SC-organised online gaming tournament

Doha, 14 May 2020 - Jassim Rashid won the inaugural Ramadan Online Community Cup – an online gaming tournament organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). Rashid beat Abdulatif Alhor 2-1 in the final of the FIFA 20 competition, which was set up to keep the SC community engaged while they spend most of their t

13 May

Nasser Al-Attiyah gets equipped with a new routine

Doha, 13 May 2020 - Nasser Al-Attiyah has recently been adjusting to a new routine. With more time now being spent at home, it is important for the three-time Dakar Rally Champion to maintain his fitness and focus throughout the break. “Staying at home I’m working on the physical side just to be prepared for once things g

06 May

Buses to go to children’s homes to distribute sweets, nuts this Garangao

Doha, 6 May 2020 - In a distinct Qatari heritage atmosphere which will mix reviving heritage and fun, the Ministry of Culture and Sports is gearing up to celebrate Garangao by running buses that will distribute sweets and nuts to children at their homes. As precautionary measures to limit spread of the coronavirus, the buses will ta

04 May

Al Emadi champion of the second round of Qatar Blitz Championship

Doha, 4 May 2020 – Khaled Hisham Al Emadi won the title of the second round of the Qatar blitz championship U-12, which kicked off last week. A total of 18 players are taking part. They will play against one another a 60-minute game each Saturday until July 25 on Lichess on mobile and smart tablets. In second place was Said Saeed

29 Apr

beIN launches new sports ‘On Demand’ service for exclusive documentaries, greatest matches re-runs

Doha, 29 April 2020 - Doha, 29 April 2020 - beIN SPORTS has announced the launch of an incredible new sports archive service available on beIN On Demand, featuring a wide selection of classic matches, exclusive documentaries, behind the scenes features, as well as official FIFA World Cup films for fans to easily enjoy across the Midd

19 Apr

Al Sadd’s Bounedjah undergoes back surgery, to miss four weeks’ training

Doha, 19 April 2020 - QNB Stars League champions Al Sadd announced that their Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah successfully underwent a back muscle surgery and will need at least four weeks to return to routine training. Bounedjah and his Al Sadd teammate Akram Afif, the best player in Asia in 2019, are jointly leading the 2019-20 QNB S

19 Apr

Qatar Stars League and the Players Association value the salary cut initiative

Doha, 19 April 2020 - The Qatar Stars League and Qatar Players Association welcomed in a joint statement the initiative launched by the professional players who have waived part of their salaries to support the efforts of the State of Qatar to combat the Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic. Mr. Hani Ballan, CEO of Qatar Stars League, expressed

14 Apr

Qatar Chess Association announces 3rd ‘Stay at Home’ online c’ship

Doha, 14 April 2020 - The Qatar Chess Association announced on Monday that it will organise the 3rd consecutive international championship -- “Stay at Home” -- a rapid online open chess competition using remote play, which will be launched next Friday in cooperation with Abdullah Abdulghani Company.The previous edition of the cha

08 Apr

Photos to satisfy your football cravings

Doha, 8 April 2020 - While football is on hold for now, fill the void with these photos that showcase Qatar’s love for the beautiful game. Last year, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) teamed up Goal Click, the global football storytelling and photography project, to illustrate football culture in Qatar.

06 Apr

Al-Duhail's players participate in awareness campaign against coronavirus

Doha, 6 April 2020 - A number of players from the first football team of Al-Duhail Sports Club participate in an awareness campaign against coronavirus by highlighting its dangers and the way to prevent it. They urge all to discipline and implement the measures that the State takes to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, as part o

02 Apr

Qatar Stars League stresses the importance of awareness

Doha, 2 April 2020 - Qatar Stars League was keen to emphasize the return of football activity again through a tweet on social networking sites, indicating that the ball returns to spin back, but this will only be through awareness.It called for adherence to safety instructions to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, which caused the sus