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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

06 Mar

SOP basketball competitions for preparatory schools enter Final Stage

Doha, 6 March 2019- Basketball competitions for preparatory reached the final stage in the prestigious Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 at Federation Indoor on Tuesday. Hamza bin Abdumotaleb school and Philippines International school –Doha have confidently booked their spots in the final match, following their convincing victories in the

05 Mar

SOP football competitions enter semifinals stage

Doha, 5 March 2019- Football competitions for primary schools (second level) reached the last four stage in the prestigious Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 at Aspire Academy Indoor playground on Monday. In the group A, Muaz bin Gabal school and Newton International Academy confidently booked places in the last four stage, while in group B, Al

04 Mar

Al-Gharafa, Al-Duhail crowned champions at Aspire Football League

DOHA, March 3, 2019- Al-Gharafa U-12 and Al-Duhail U-11 were crowned champions of the 2018/2019 Aspire Football League that took place last week on Aspire Academy’s outdoor football pitches.The annual celebration of some of Qatar’s finest young football talents saw teams from Al-Gharafa, Al-Ahli, Al-Sadd, Al-Duhail, Al-Arabi,

04 Mar

Students shine in SOP Basketball events

DOHA, March 4 , 2019 – The Basketball competitions for primary and preparatory schools continued successfully at the prestigious Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 on Sunday.In Sunday's competitions, Abobaker Al Sideeq school, Abdurrahman bin Jassim, school, Ali bin Abi Taleb school and Hamaza bin Abdulmotaleb booked their spots in t

03 Mar

Ooredoo Ride of Champions announce Alfardan Group as official partner

Doha, March 3, 2019- The Ooredoo Ride of Champions is proud to announce Alfardan Group as an official partner of the 2019 edition, which will take place on 15th March at the Ceremonial Court of Qatar Foundation. The event, organized by Qatar Cyclists since 2016, has quickly turned into Qatar’s biggest cycling festival and this year

03 Mar

QOC Winter Camp hosts Beach Volleyball and 3x3 Basketball events

DOHA, March 3 , 2019- The Beach Volleyball and 3x3 basketball competitions were successfully organized at the QOC winter camp (Al Enna) at Sealine area on Friday.In the 3x3 basketball event, Ramez team confidently claimed the first place ahead of Ubuntu who managed in the second place, while the third place went to Limids team.In the Wome

28 Feb

Jordan to meet India in 7th Asian Communities Football final

February 28, 2019- The final of the 7th Asian Communities Football Tournament (ACFT) is set to take place this Friday 1 March 2019 and will see the Jordanian and Indian community football teams battle it out on the field to win the tournament title.Organised by the Qatar Football Association (QFA)’s Sub-Leagues Committee, this year&

28 Feb

Students get experience on Gymnastics

DOHA, February 28, 2019 - Students of Moza bint Mohammed primary school received more experience and knowledge about gymnastics during an exceptional visit from Qatar gymnastic team members to the school building on Wednesday.The retired Qatar gymnast Shaden Wahdan and teammate Duhaa Al Habashi paid a productive visit to the school and br

28 Feb

SOP football competitions enter quarters

DOHA, February 28 , 2019 – The football competitions for government and private schools (preparatory stage) continued successfully at prestigious the Schools Olympic Program 2018-2019 Aspire Academy Indoor playground on Wednesday.In Wednesday's competitions, Abdullah bin Ali Al Musnad school, Religious Institute, Abo Obeida bin Jarr

27 Feb

Aspire's student-athletes win gold at Arab Fencing Championship

DOHA, February 26, 2019 – Aspire Academy student-athletes representing the State of Qatar struck gold at the Arab Fencing Championship, which took place between February 8 to 10 in the State of Kuwait. Qatari fencers triumphed in the cadet (U17) team competition, won silver in the junior (U20) team category and took home a number of

27 Feb

Aspetar's ‘Step into health’ programme a sell out

DOHA, February 26, 2019 – Research showed that employees spend 6 to 8 hours at workplace and they are exposed to increased sitting time which is associated with high risk of chronic life style-associated disorders and diseases. Therefore, Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital specified that the workplaces are recogni

27 Feb

Students display football skills at Schools Olympic Programme

DOHA, February 27, 2019 - Primary schools students made impressive performance in the football competitions of the Schools Olympic Programme 2018-2019 took place at Aspire Academy Indoor playground on Tuesday. Tuesday's football competitions have seen reasonable attention and distinctive attendance from some senior sport officials, includ

26 Feb

Pearl win Qatar Amateur League football

DOHA, February 24, 2019- The Pearl clinched the title of this year’s Qatar Amateur League (QAL) after beating Al Nasr 7-6 on penalty shootout at Grand Hamad Stadium.The prize-giving ceremony was attended by Hani Ballan, QFA Board Member, Abdullah Al Saai, QFA head of Competitions, Hilal Al Mohannadi, Chairman of the Sub-Leagues Comm

26 Feb

QOC holds firefighting workshop

DOHA, February 26, 2019-The QOC Human Resources and Administrative Services Department held a firefighting workshop at the QOC headquarters on Monday.The workshop was attended by a number of employees from the QOC departments and the national sport federations.The workshop lecturer Abdulkarim Al Hadrami from the General Directorate of Civ