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Challenge 22 winners Bonocle 'very close' to going to market

Doha, 24 March 2019 - Challenge 22 winners Bonocle say winning the second cycle of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy's (SC) flagship innovation programme has drastically helped move their project from concept phase to what they describe as being 'very close' to market-ready. Abdelrazek Aly, Mahmoud Eltouny, Ramy Abdulzaher and Kari

24 Mar

Qatar wins silver and bronze medals in Arab Boxing Championship

Khartoum, 24 March 2019- Qatar's boxing team won a silver medal and a bronze medal in the second Arab boxing championship, which took place in Sudanese capital Khartoum. Coach of the national team Juan Carlos praised the achievement, and said it was a great result given the lack of experience of the players. He noted that some of the players wer

21 Mar

UK-based Qatari students organise third annual SC-sponsored football tournament

Doha, 21 March 2019 - For the third consecutive year, Qatari students in the UK have participated in a popular football tournament sponsored by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The aim of the Qatari UK Students' Cup is not only to bring students together to enjoy playing football, but also to increase awareness about the FIFA Worl

20 Mar

Nottingham Forest and Algerian footballer Hilal Soudani receives treatment at Aspetar

Doha, 20 March 2019 - Nottingham Forest and Algerian national team footballer, Hilal Soudani is undergoing comprehensive medical treatment at Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Qatar, after he sustained a knee injury when playing in the English Football League. Soudani said:" I’m in the hands of experts here and that

20 Mar

Qatar wins 8 medals in Special Olympics World Summer Games

Abu Dhabi, 20 March 2019 - The Qatari Special Olympics team claimed 8 medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games – Abu Dhabi 2019 to conclude on Wednesday. Qatar's Saud Al Sulaiti claimed the gold medal of Badminton event while Salma Al Hamad took the gold medal of 100 event. Mohammad Ikhlas clinched the silver medal of Shot Put ev

19 Mar

Shooting competitions concluded at SOP

Doha, 19 March 2019 - The shooting competitions for secondary and preparatory educational stages were successfully concluded in the Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 at Tarek bin Ziyad Secondary school on Monday. In the air rifle 10m event for secondary schools, student Abdurrahman Mohammed Al Yafe from Omar bin Khatab school won the first place

18 Mar

SOP Taekwondo competitions conclude

Doha, 18 March 2019 - Taekwondo competitions at the prestigious Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 were successfully concluded at Aspire Academy on Sunday. At the first level competitions, student Hassan Mohammed from Newton International school grabbed the gold medal, while in the 25kg event , student Mazin Mohammed from Royal school won the fir

17 Mar

SOP Athletics and Shooting competitions conclude

Doha, 17 March 2019 - The athletics and shooting competitions at the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) in its 12th edition were concluded on Saturday. Fahad Ayed from Qatar School claimed the first place in 10m Air Pistol event for secondary schools. Abdulla Khalid Al Sulaiti finished second ahead of Abdullah Mohammad from Semaisma School in third p

17 Mar

QOC organizes Telematch Championship

Doha, 17 March 2019 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) through its sport Affairs Department organized the 2018 Telematch Championship at its annual winter camp (Al Enna Project ) at Sealine resort on Friday. The QOC hosted the prestigious event in collaboration with the Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC). The QOC Telematch Championship brou

17 Mar

Qatar Wins Three Medals in the Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi, 17 March 2019 - Qatar's special Olympics team won on Saturday three medals (one gold and two bronze) in their first day of participation in the Special Olympics World Summer Games taking place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Shua Al Abdullah won gold for roller-skating, while Khalifa Al Dosari and Mubarak Al Hebabi won two bro

13 Mar

Preparations underway for Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha

Doha, 13 March 2019 - The Organizing Committee of the 12th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha is currently preparing for the tournament, scheduled for March 20-23, with a record of 58 countries and a total of 230 players participating for the first time in the tournament's history. The Organizing Committee seeks to organize the 12th edition i

12 Mar

Katara Beach Volleyball Open to begin on Tuesday

Doha, 12 March 2019 - The 2019 edition of Katara Beach Volleyball Open will begin on Tuesday. The event is organized by the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) in cooperation with Katara Cultural Village. The tournament will bring together 64 teams from 28 countries including Oman, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Iran,

11 Mar

Al Duhail face Al Hilal challenge

Doha, 11 March 2019 - Top Qatari side Al Duhail look to build on their good start as they take on Al Hilal in the second round of AFC Champions League Group C on Tuesday, 12th March. The kick-off is at the King Saud University Stadium in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh at 18:45. Al Duhail had defeated Iran’s Esteghlal 3-0 in their opener in D

11 Mar

Stage set for Katara Beach Volleyball Open

Doha, 11 March 2019 - The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) and Katara Cultural Village held a press conference on Sunday to brief media on the 2019 edition of Katara Beach Volleyball Open to begin on Tuesday. The event will bring together 64 teams from 28 countries. The QVA President Ali Al-Kuwari said that local organizing committee has comp

10 Mar

Neymar heads to Aspetar for medical assessment

Doha, 10 March 2019 - Paris Saint-Germain F.C and Brazilian football player Neymar Jr has arrived at Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Qatar, to undertake a complete assessment after six weeks into an injury sustained to his foot. Neymar was welcomed by Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, Aspetar’s Director General

10 Mar

Accessibility Forum members praise facilities at Al Wakrah Stadium

Doha, 10 March 2019 - Members of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy's (SC) Accessibility Forum recently visited Al Wakrah Stadium to review its facilities for people with disabilities. Organised by the Community Engagement Division, the visit forms part of the SC's drive to ensure the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is the most acc

07 Mar

Jordi Cruyff impressed by Qatar's commitment to legacy work

Doha, 7 March 2019 - The plans and programmes being delivered by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) show a commitment to hosting an incredible FIFA World Cup™ and ensuring a lasting and far-reaching legacy of the tournament, according to Jordi Cruyff. The former Manchester United and FC Barcelona winger – now manage

07 Mar

QWSC organizes social debate on woman issues

DOHA, March 7, 2019 – The Qatar Women Sport Committee organized a productive social debate highlighted a number of issues related to Qatar women community in different fields including sport.During the debate, Sheikha Asma Al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communication Department at the Qatar Olympic Committee shed light on sport