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Aspire Academy celebrates student-athletes during 12th Graduation Ceremony

Doha, 26 June 2019 - Aspire Academy held its 12th Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday to honour the latest batch of student-athletes. The ceremony marked another milestone in Aspire’s 15-year journey to develop young talent which forms the cornerstone of Qatar’s national teams and clubs. A total of 41 student-athletes graduated in nine sp

25 Jun

Sanchez says Qatar eager to overcome ‘lack of experience’ after Copa show

Porto Alegre, 25 June 2019- Coach Felix Sanchez admitted his side lacked experience against top side like Argentina but added his young boys will look to ‘getting positive results’ in the future. On Sunday, Asian Cup champions Qatar lost to former World Cup winners Argentina though Al Annabi restrained feared Lionl Messi from playing

24 Jun

SC hosts SOHOM group to share details about Qatar 2022

Doha, 24 June 2019 - Thirty members of Qatar’s Spouses of Heads of Missions (SOHOM) group recently visited the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to learn more about preparations for the FIFA World Cup™. SOHOM members took a tour of the SC’s Legacy Pavilion at Al Bidda Tower, which includes details of Qatar’

21 Jun

Late goal gives Colombia win over Qatar

Sao Paulo, 21 June 2019 - A goal in the 86th minute by defender Duvan Zapata lifted Colombia over Asian Cup giants Qatar. The Group B match was the second for both teams on day five of Copa America. It was Zapata’s second goal for Colombia in as many matches as Qatar nearly managed their second draw in the 12-team tournament. In what wer

20 Jun

Students celebrate 100 day countdown for Doha World Athletics Championships

Doha, 20 June 2019 - Schools and students nationwide have participated on Wednesday in multiple sport events and activities, celebrated the beginning of 100 day countdown for World Athletics Championships 2019 which is scheduled in Doha in September. Hundreds of students amassed together at their schools' courtyards to share the occasion by atte

18 Jun

Qatar seeded in pot 1 in Joint Asian Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur, 18 June 2019- The Asian Qualifiers draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preliminary Competition and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 will be held on July 17, 2019 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – providing Asia’s top 40 nations with their pathway to glory. The seedings for the draw will be based on the latest FIFA

17 Jun

Qatar defeat Philippines in Asian Beach Handball Championship

Beijing, 17 June 2019 - The Qatari beach handball team made a convincing 2-0 victory over Philippines opponents in the prestigious 7th Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 for senior Men and Women in China on Sunday. Sunday's victory over Philippines was the second win for Qatar over the same opponents within two days. Qatar will take on China

16 Jun

Qatar to host 2019 ANOC World Beach Games

Lausanne, 15 June 2019 - ANOC on Friday announced the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games will be hosted by the Qatar Olympic Committee. Qatar boasts spectacular oceanfront locations and is ready to provide the perfect setting for NOCs and their athletes to compete in exciting beach, action and water sports. The Qatar government has provided ANOC with f

13 Jun

Al Shaqab, Al Rayyan to compete in Menton Arabian horse show

Doha, 13 June 2019- Al Shaqab and Al Rayyan will participate in the Menton Arabian Horse Championship in the eastern French city of Menton on June 22 and 23 with a large number of international horses competing for the glory. Menton is the first stop of the European horse show season, culminating in the World Championship. The Qatari horses that

13 Jun

Qatar trio of referees arrive in the US for Gold Cup

Doha, 12 June 2019 - Qatari referees, Abdulrahman al Jassem, and assistant referees Taleb Salem al Marri and Saud Ahmed al Maqaleh arrived in the United States to participate in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The tournament will run from June 16 to July 7. The participation of the delegation of Qatari referees comes within the framework of the refe

11 Jun

Qatar's Hassan sparkles in Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, 11 June 2019 - Qatar horse rider, Bassim Hassan sealed remarkable results in the single and team events of the 7th round of the prestigious longines Global Champions Tour in the French's coastal city of Cannes recently. The Qatari rider recorded best results in the Grand Prix match and was closer to earn one of the three winning position

02 Jun

Qatar Goal Ball team to participate in Poland Championship

Doha, 2 June 2019 - Qatar's goalball team will start its training sessions after Eid Al Fir in preparation for the Polish Open Championship 2019 scheduled in June. In pre- event statement on Thursday Mohammed Duhaim Al Dossari, team director confirmed that the team includes elite talented and experienced players able to honor the country in this

30 May

Volunteers from Qatar and the region help deliver landmark Amir Cup final

Doha, 30 May 2019 - More than 1,000 volunteers from Qatar and across the region helped ensure the Amir Cup final – the first match to be played at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah City – was a tremendous success. Ahead of the game on 16 May, volunteers attended training sessions at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) t

30 May

QOC Celebrates International Day for Challenge

Doha, 30 May 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated the seventh edition of the International Day for Challenge 2019, held annually under the umbrella of TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All. The committee organized the event at the Al Tamakon School, with the participation of a large number of students of the sch

28 May

Experts from Aspetar share practical Ramadan workout tips for those looking to increase muscle and loose fat

Doha, 28 May 2019 - Experts from Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, are here to help this year and are offering those fasting some advice on what a balanced and smart exercising schedule looks like during Ramadan, to help people reach their personal fitness goals, whether that’s losing fat, increasing muscle or maintain

28 May

Ooredoo supports Qatar national football team

Poland, 28 May 2019 - Ooredoo announced yesterday its sponsorship of Qatar’s national football team under a two-year contract starting in 2019. Ooredoo will be sponsoring the major upcoming tournaments, including Copa America 2019. Ooredoo’s sponsorship of the national team follows the victory of the team at the 2019 Asian Cup in an

27 May

Qatar National Team Arrives in Brazil for Copa America 2019

Doha, 27 May 2019 - The Qatar national team mission will arriveed in Brazil ahead of their participation in the 2019 Copa America from June 12 to July 7.Qatar plays in Group D, along with Argentina, Paraguay, and Colombia.The national team camp will be held in Portobello, Rio de Janeiro, where the team will complete preparations ahead of the tour

26 May

Al Sadd Win HH the Amir's Beach Volleyball Cup

Doha, 26 May 2019 - Al Sadd (B) won HH the Amir's Beach Volleyball Cup after beating Al Shamal 2-1 in the final match held at Al Gharafa Club on Saturday. Chairman of Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari handed Al Sadd team the trophy and gold medals. He also gave Al Shamal players the silver medals. Al Khor ranked third after