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Sports / Horse Racing

Naseeb Zakhir lands Mesaieed Cup in thrilling finish 22 Jan 2026 - 09:40 am
Head of QREC Racing Operations Rashid Saed Adiba presented the Mesaieed Cup to the winners. PIC: JUHAIM/QREC
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day 18 Jan 2026 - 09:15 am
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani honoured the top riders of the Al Sabiq Championship. Mohammed Kamaan Saeed Al Hajri, aboard Malzoom, won the title.
Posuelo Py clinches Al Kharrara Cup as Boudot shines 15 Jan 2026 - 08:31 am
Action from the Al Kharrara Cup feature race won by Posuelo Py at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. PICS: Juhaim/QREC
QREC gears up to host H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day 13 Jan 2026 - 10:43 am
As many as 10 high-profile races will take place at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday.
Boudot guides Lady De Faust to Athbah Cup win 11 Jan 2026 - 09:18 am
The connections of Lady De Faust pose with their trophies.
Double delight for Brash as Tour 2 of H H The Father Amir’s Prix concludes 11 Jan 2026 - 09:07 am
Qatar Olympic Committee President, Chairman of Al Shaqab, and President of the Doha Equestrian Tour Organizing Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the podium winners of CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix Jump-Off at the Longines Outdoor Arena, Al Shaqab.
Al Maqam wins Baidda Algaa Cup again 08 Jan 2026 - 09:47 am
Deputy Director of the QREC Registration & Studbook Department Saad Ali Al Kubaisi crowned the winners of Baidda Algaa Cup.
Second round of HH the Father Amir's Equestrian Prix begins Thursday 07 Jan 2026 - 09:06 pm
File photo
Charles and Casquo Blue dazzle Al Shaqab with spectacular win 05 Jan 2026 - 08:08 am
Qatar Olympic Committee President and President of the Organising Committee of the Doha Equestrian Tour H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the podium winners of the CSI4* 1.55m Jump-Off Grand Prix on the final day of the opening Tour of the H H The Father Amir’s Prix at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena yesterday.
Intisar De Monlau and Arman steal spotlight 04 Jan 2026 - 09:50 am
H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani crowned the winners of the H H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Cup in the presence QREC Vice Chairman Rashid bin Nasser Sraiya Al Kaabi. PICS: JUHAIM/QREC
H H the Father Amir Prix set to open Doha Equestrian Tour at Al Shaqab 01 Jan 2026 - 10:04 am
A file photo of action during the 2025 Doha Equestrian Tour at Al Shaqab, which will again be in the spotlight during the latest edition of the tour.
Jalila Alghania clinches End Of Year Cup 01 Jan 2026 - 09:51 am
The winners of the End Of Year Cup were crowned by Head of the QREC Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba. PICS: JUHAIM/QREC
Mubkhar Al Shahania lands Ras Mlaiji Cup 28 Dec 2025 - 09:24 am
Head of QREC Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba handed the trophies to the winners of the Ras Mlaiji Cup.
Sun Amer triumphs in nail-biting Muaither Cup finish 25 Dec 2025 - 11:04 am
Soufiane Saadi guides Sun Amer to victory in the Muaither Cup.
Ash’al Al E’zz, D Tharia champion stallion and mare at 5th Doha International Arabian Horse Show 23 Dec 2025 - 09:07 am
D Thariah of Al Wajba Stud won the gold medal in the Senior Mares Championship class.
Bint Mohaather seals Qatar Oaks honours 22 Dec 2025 - 09:51 am
Jockey Lukas Delozier celebrates after guiding Bint Mohaather to win the QA Listed Qatar Oaks. Pictures: Juhaim/QREC
Aeon’s Aegis storms to Qatar Derby victory 21 Dec 2025 - 09:55 am
Jockey Soufiane Saadi gestures after guiding Aeon’s Aegis to victory.
QREC set to host Doha International Arabian Horse Show 16 Dec 2025 - 11:04 am
A file of competition during last year’s edition.

Basketball

Thirty-two secondary school teams participated in the first round of the event. Mini World Cup second round tips off in Doha
North Florida guard Dante Oliver, left, and North Florida forward Nestor Dyachok, right, guard against Florida center Olivier Rioux, center, in Gainesville, Florida. Chris Watkins/AP Photo World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark
A total of 32 secondary schools from across Qatar are taking part in the championship. Doha hosts historic Mini Basketball World Cup
QBF President Mohamed Saad Al Mughaseeb (left) and Qatar School Sports Association President Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani during the press conference. Qatar to host first Basketball Mini World Cup in Middle East

Volleyball

Peninsula Younousse, Tijan advance to Round of 16 at Beach Volleyball Worlds
Peninsula Men's Volleyball League kicks off Wednesday
Peninsula Qatar beat Switzerland to record second win at 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship
Peninsula Qatar defeat Cuba in Beach Volleyball World Championship opener

Cycling

Nepali cyclist Niranjan Aryal with his cycle at Doha Corniche. Cycling from Everest to Antarctica to raise climate awareness
Pro-Palestinians protesters demonstrate as a cyclist competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, yesterday. Israel should be banned from sports like Russia, says Spanish minister
Fatima bint Issa Al-Ghanim Arab Cycling Federation General Assembly elects new leadership
UAE Team Emirates - XRG team’s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (right) leads the pack during the 20th stage. Pogacar on cusp of fourth Tour title as Groves solos to stage 20 win

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