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Nijinski Al Maury lands Muaither Cup with impressive victory

Doha, 28 December 2023 - In the colours of Mohammed bin Fahad A H Al Attiya, the Mohammed Ghazali-trained Nijinski Al Maury (FR) (Amer x Nemosie Al Maury) scored an impressive victory in the feature to land the Purebred Arabian Handicap and the Muaither Cup on sand under jockey Giuseppe Cultraro at the Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday. Nijinski

27 Dec

Umm Salal eye win over Al Shamal; Al Ahli meet Al Markhiya in quarters

Doha, 27 December 2023 - Hoping to emulate their achievements in the previous season, Umm Salal are eyeing a victory over Al Shamal in the first quarter-final of the Ooredoo Cup to be played at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium today. Exciting contests are on the cards during the quarter-finals of the tournament with Al Ahli and Al Markhiya also squarin

27 Dec

Qatari Volleyball Team Ranked 21st in World Standings

Lausanne, 27 December 2023 - The Qatari volleyball team maintained its 21st position in the world rankings updated today by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The ranking did not see any change in the top 10, with Poland maintaining the lead followed by the US and Italy.

26 Dec

QSFAF Announces Registration Opening for 8th Qatar Youth Football League

Doha, 26 December 2023 - The Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFAF) announced the opening of the registration for the eighth edition of the Qatar Youth Football League 2024 which will start in February and continue until April. This league aims to encourage the young football talents and hone their skills and capabilities. It is also an excelle

24 Dec

Qatar Football Association Concludes 1st Private Academies Festival

Doha, 24 December 2023 - Qatar Football Association (QFA)'s Development Department wrapped up Sunday the first festival for private football academies. The event that took place on the Al Gharafa Club venues brought together six academies in three age categories (2012 - 2014 - 2016). Director of the Development Department Fahd Thani Al Zar

24 Dec

Draw held for Arab Masters Tennis Championship

Doha, 24 December 2023 - The draw of the third Arab Masters Tennis Championship was held in Doha. The prestigious tournament, running until Thursday, boasts the participation of 16 top-tier players representing eight Arab nations. The excitement begins with a line-up of eight exciting

20 Dec

Qatar handball team to play three friendly matches

Doha, 20 December 2023 - Qatar’s handball team will play three friendly matches against Iraq and Algeria in light of their preparations for the 21st Asian Men’s Handball Championship to be staged in Bahrain from January 11 to 25, 2024. The championship serves as a qualifier for the 2025 World Championship in Croatia, Denmark, an

14 Dec

20-Country Fan Leaders Conclude Doha Visit to Closely See AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Preparations

Doha, 14 December 2023 - Fan leaders from 20 Asian countries wrapped up a several-day visit to Qatar, where they saw closely the country's preparations for hosting the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, scheduled from Jan. 12 to Feb.10, 2024.The 27-member delegation were involved in an extensive program to learn about Qatar's local culture, including

12 Dec

Important and tough game awaits us against Al Duhail: Al Sadd coach Wesam

Doha, 12 December 2023 - Al Sadd coach Wesam Rizik spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League postponed match from Week 9 against Al Duhail. “A tough game awaits us against Al Duhail, an important match for us, and I hope that our preparations for this match will be special, which I expect will be difficult and st

11 Dec

QSFA Holds Sports Day for Shafallah Center Affiliates

Doha, 11 December 2023 - The Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA) held a sports day for the affiliates of the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, one of the centers operating under the umbrella of Qatar Social Work Foundation affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family to mark the International Day of Persons

10 Dec

Expo Stars League: Al Sadd Defeat Al Rayyan in Qatar Clasico

Doha, 10 December 2023 - Baghdad Bounedjah scripted a hat-trick as Al Sadd defeated a 10-man Al Rayyan 4-0 in the high-profile, much-awaited Qatar Clasico in Week 11 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club. The Algerian striker got his goals in the 46th, 75th and 83rd minutes, with Gonzalo P

05 Dec

South Korea’s Pang wins three gold medals at Qatar Cup IWF Grand Prix II 2023

Doha, 5 December 2023 - The Qatar Cup IWF Grand Prix II 2023 Weightlifting Championships got off to a big start at Aspire’s Ladies Hall with Un Chol Pang of South Korea making a golden sweep with three medals in the men’s 55kg weight class. An Asian Junior Championship bronze winner, 23-year-old Pang secured the snatch gold lif

04 Dec

QDRC: New champions emerge after thrilling contests in second round

Doha, 4 December 2023 - After thrilling competitions, the second round of the Qatar Drag Racing Championship (QDRC) concluded with huge success. The event, held under the sponsorship of Qatar Racing Club Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, witnessed thrilling moments and dual struggles that kept spectators on the edge of their seats u

03 Dec

Al-Arabi Wins Men's Volleyball General League

Doha, 2 December 2023 - Al-Arabi defeated Police 3-0 in their match at the end of the fourth round of the men's volleyball general league for the 2023-2024 season. All the league's matches are held at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall with the participation of 10 clubs. Al-Arabi won the match's three rounds, 25-21, 25-23, 25-20. Al-Ara

03 Dec

Khalifa Stadium to host Finishers MMA Championship next year

Doha, 3 December 2023 - Finishers Championship 2024 Qatar will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on February 17, 2024. The top fighters will take part in the 12-match eliminator Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event. An organising committee meeting with regards to the event was held and attended by Chairman of the board of direc

02 Dec

Longines Hathab: Haidan wins Medium Tour in 5th round of Qatar Equestrian Tour

Doha, 2 December 2023 - Qatari rider Hussain Saeed Haidan and Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi clinched victories in the Medium and Small Tour classes, respectively, in the fifth leg of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour, at Qatar Equestrian Federation’s Outdoor Arena. Haidan guided his 14-year-old gelding Viahipi D’Auzay in two flawless

30 Nov

We’ll go into Umm Salal match with all seriousness and caution: Al Duhail coach Galtier

Doha, 30 November 2023 - Al Duhail coach Christophe Galtier spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 10 match against Umm Salal. “We will play our league match against Umm Salal after our AFC match and our players need recovery, but we will prepare the team for this game in the required manner. We will comm

30 Nov

Qatar University Holds "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: One Year On" Seminar

Doha, 30 November 2023 - In commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) at Qatar University (QU) organized a research seminar titled "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: One Year On." The seminar welcomed Prof. Mariam Al Maadeed, Vice President for Research and