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World Rugby boss praises 'improved' refereeing after rare rebuke 15 Oct 2019 - 07:54 am
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont speaks. Reuters/Matthew Childs
Kuwait Olympic chief hails ‘masterpiece’ AZF 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
H E Sheikh Fahad bin Nasser Sabah Ahmad Al Sabah, President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee (right), speaking to Aspire Zone Foundation officials during his visit.
DRFC beat Sri Lanka Air Force 43-13 in friendly encounter 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
DRFC and SLAF team players and officials posing for a photograph after their friendly rugby encounter which took place at the Doha Rugby Football Centre.
OCA Director-General ‘happy’ to see Doha’s interest in 2030 Asian Games 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Mutaz Essa Barshim and Abderrehman Samba in Doha, yesterday. Barshim won the high jump gold while Samba bagged the bronze in the 400m hurdles during the 2019 IAAF W
QOA hosts Education and Olympic Movement Development Seminar 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Shekih Sauod bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Assistant to the President of Amiri Diwan, speaking during the Education and Olympic Movement Development Seminar, hosted by Qatar Olympic Academy at Al Gharafa Sports Club yesterday. James McCloud, the International
Asian champions Qatar take on Oman in key clash at home 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s head coach Felix Sanchez gestures during a training session yesterday.
Barshim’s popularity grows around the world after winning the gold in Doha 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s world champion in high jump Mutaz Essa Barshim interacts with fans during the Red Bull event in Doha.
QVA President commends outstanding performance of Qatari spikers 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
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Beach volleyball: Qatar down Chile to qualify for semi-finals 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
An action during the Group A beach volleyball match between Qatar and Chile yesterday. Picture: Anvar Sadath
Fan zone offers thrilling experience for everyone 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s Mubaraka Al Naimi in action during the beach tennis mixed doubles at Katara Beach yesterday. Picture: Angelos Zymaras / Laurel Photo Services
Qatar cruise into semis with rout of Aussies 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s Mohamed Mutasem prepares to score against Australia during their beach handball quarter-final match at Al Gharafa, yesterday. Picture: Anvar Sadath
Great Britain, Brazil women set for beach soccer showdown 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Spanish and Brazilian  players vie for the ball possession during their beach soccer preliminary round match at Katara. Picture: Nassos Triantafyllou / Laurel Photo Services
After Mourinho says no, Lyon hires Rudi Garcia as coach 14 Oct 2019 - 05:13 pm
Coach Rudi Garcia. AFP / PHILIPPE HUGUEN
Federer says will compete at Tokyo Olympics 14 Oct 2019 - 04:31 pm
FILE PHOTO: Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Britain's Andy Murray during their London 2012 Olympic Games men's singles gold medal tennis match at Wimbledon in south London.  AFP / CARL COURT
Ex-India skipper Ganguly poised to become cricket board chief 14 Oct 2019 - 11:58 am
In this file photo taken on March 19, 2019, Delhi Capitals special adviser Sourav Ganguly speaks at a press conference in New Delhi ahead of the start of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament. / AFP / Prakash SINGH
Poland, Russia qualify for Euro 2020; Croatia must wait 14 Oct 2019 - 09:39 am
Poland's forward Arkadiusz Milik (2ndL) celebrates scoring the 2-0 with his team-mates during the Euro 2020 qualifier Group G football match Poland v Macedonia in Warsaw, Poland, on October 13, 2019. / AFP / Lukasz Szelag
WorldSBK Qatar Round: Fans in for a treat at Losail Circuit 14 Oct 2019 - 12:28 am
Riders in action during an earlier edition of the FIM Superbike World  Championship at the Losail International Circuit in this file photo.
Spain sweep Kata golds as Guidi, Soares make history in open water 14 Oct 2019 - 12:28 am
The five kilometre open water swim race in progress at Katara during day three of the 1st ANOC World Beach Games yesterday. Pictures: Angelos Zymaras / Laurel Photo Services / www.awbgqatar.com