Sports / Qatar Sport

CAF delegation arrives in Qatar 25 Oct 2018 - 08:01 am

DOHA: A high level delegation of Confederation of African Football (CAF) yesterday met with President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sheikh Hamad...

Sixth edition of University League kicks off today 25 Oct 2018 - 07:53 am

Doha: The sixth edition of the University League, a collaboration between Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Foundation (QF), is set to kick...

Squash: El Shorbagy returns to favourite hunting ground 25 Oct 2018 - 07:45 am

Doha: World No.1 Mohamed El Shorbagy is relishing the prospect of defending his Qatar Classic title between October 27 - November 2 and...

Qatar to host World Championships 2023 and Masters 2020 24 Oct 2018 - 10:56 am

Budapest: Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation announced that Doha will organize the 2023 World Championships for individual athletes and for teams. Host...

Squash: Stage set for Qatar Classic 24 Oct 2018 - 08:47 am

Doha: With less than four days to go, the final countdown has begun for the Qatar Classic 2018, the 16th edition of the...

Legendary tennis coach Bollettieri visits Doha 24 Oct 2018 - 08:43 am

Doha: Legendary American tennis coach Nick Bollettieri arrived in Doha yesterday upon an invitation from the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF)...

Qatar eye full points against Chinese Taipei 24 Oct 2018 - 08:41 am

Jakarta: Qatar will be looking to secure the three points against Chinese Taipei which will keep them in contention for a quarter-final berth...

Qatar’s iconic sports venue ready to stage historic World Championships 24 Oct 2018 - 08:32 am

DOHA: Trust Qatar to deliver on its promises. After years of meticulous planning and preparation, just one day remains for the 48th FIG...

Organisers to host reception for visiting delegations today 24 Oct 2018 - 08:31 am

DOHA: The Organising Committee of the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 today will hold a special ceremony which will be...

Team Argentina flying high 24 Oct 2018 - 08:09 am

DOHA: Veteran Argentine gymnast Ayelen Tarabini, in Doha for her fourth World Championships, is seriously excited about the long-term prospects for team-mate Martina...

Al Sadd look to turn the tide at Azadi Stadium, eye ACL final 23 Oct 2018 - 09:54 am

Doha: Al Sadd will be playing for everything at the Azadi Stadium when they take on Persepolis in the second leg of the...

AFC U-19: Godinho delighted with Qatar’s heroics 23 Oct 2018 - 09:49 am

Jakarta: Qatar’s assistant coach Lino Godinho was delighted by the way the West Asians dug deep to claim a dramatic 6-5 win against...

Mosaad top draw at PSA tourney in Doha 23 Oct 2018 - 09:39 am

Doha: Egypt’s former World No.3 Omar Mosaad will headline a top-class draw at the QSF No.1 between November 10-14 when the PSA World...

WorldSBK: Stage set for Qatar finale 23 Oct 2018 - 09:26 am

Doha: The title might be decided but it’s not all over going into the final round Full throttle and straight into Doha as...

Doha Worlds new reality for defending champ Hurd 23 Oct 2018 - 09:17 am

DOHA: So much has changed for US gymnast Morgan Hurd since she won the world all-around title last year that she considers the...

Ukraine’s Verniaiev eyes top show at FIG Worlds in Doha 23 Oct 2018 - 09:09 am

DOHA: Ukraine’s Oleg Verniaiev is one of the veterans competing at the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships that will begin here at...

FIG officials impressed with facilities at Aspire Dome 23 Oct 2018 - 09:01 am

Doha: A delegation of International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) officials visited the Aspire Dome yesterday to have a first-hand experience of the arrangements made...

Al Sadd confident of reaching ACL final 22 Oct 2018 - 08:39 am

DOHA: Former champions Al Sadd are confident of turning things around in the second leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final against Persepolis...