Sports

Qatar to host men’s qualifying of Australian Open 2021 18 Dec 2020 - 08:27 pm

Doha: The Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) will host the 2021 Australian Open qualifying for the first time at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash...

Perez to replace Albon at Red Bull: Team statement 18 Dec 2020 - 05:29 pm

Mexican Sergio Perez will replace Alexander Albon at Red Bull next season, the Formula One team said on Friday. The 30-year-old Perez, who...

India dismiss Australia inside a day to lead in Adelaide 18 Dec 2020 - 02:51 pm

India dismissed Australia for 191 in 72 overs on Friday to take a 53-run first-innings lead that looked highly unlikely in the first...

Game of emotions: Al Sadd, Al Arabi eye Amir Cup glory 18 Dec 2020 - 12:36 pm

Doha: Winning the revered Amir Cup is more than just lifting a trophy as clinching the country’s most coveted football title is a...

‘Really brilliant’: UEFA President lauds Qatar 2022 infrastructure 17 Dec 2020 - 09:28 pm

Doha: Qatar’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and FIFA World Cup 2022 venues impress everyone, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Ceferin...

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban but halves its length 17 Dec 2020 - 07:15 pm

MOSCOW: A Swiss court on Thursday upheld doping sanctions that will prevent Russian athletes from competing at major international events under the country's...

beIN Sports secures Premier League rights in MENA till 2025 17 Dec 2020 - 06:53 pm

Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports have struck a new media rights deal with the Premier League to telecast its matches in 24 countries in...

beIN Sports to broadcast historic event 17 Dec 2020 - 11:39 am

Doha: beIN Media Group, the global sports and entertainment broadcaster and its flagship sports channel beIN Sports is set to host an exciting...

Doha confident of bigger, better show 17 Dec 2020 - 11:30 am

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani raised his hands in jubilation as Doha was announced as...

Vodafone is official sponsor of QOC Beach Games 17 Dec 2020 - 11:27 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has partnered with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) for the second time this year to support the inaugural QOC Beach...

Doha 2030 to inspire next generation 17 Dec 2020 - 11:08 am

Mutaz Essa Barshim served as a 15-year-old volunteer when Doha hosted its first Asian Games in 2006. It was that experience which inspired...

QSL: Al Sadd tighten grip at the top in action-filled week 16 Dec 2020 - 12:02 pm

Doha: Former champions and title-favourites Al Sadd widened their gap on top of the table to six points as the ninth round of...

Sainz wins Stage 1 of Hail Baja 2 16 Dec 2020 - 11:58 am

Doha: The duel between Mini’s Carlos Sainz and Toyota’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah was rekindled in explosive fashion on the opening Baqqa selective...

Qatar 2022 preparations on schedule despite pandemic, says Al Thawadi 16 Dec 2020 - 11:49 am

Doha: Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan Al Thawadi (pictured) has affirmed that the anniversary of Sheikh...

Doha - A dream Games destination 16 Dec 2020 - 11:39 am

MUSCAT: Since the early 90s, the Qatari capital has promised and delivered top-class sports events. In the last two decades or more, Doha...

Mourinho takes swipe at wounded Liverpool ahead of summit meeting 15 Dec 2020 - 06:18 pm

London: Jose Mourinho took a swipe at title rivals, Liverpool, on Tuesday as the Tottenham manager claimed the Premier League champions do not...

Klopp impressed with Mourinho turning Spurs into 'results machine' 15 Dec 2020 - 04:58 pm

Jose Mourinho has proven he has risen above criticism and bounced back to stake his claim as being a top manager after guiding...

Bangladesh star apologises after confrontation with teammate 15 Dec 2020 - 04:26 pm

Dhaka: Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim apologised to a teammate Tuesday after an angry confrontation during a Twenty20 tournament. The 33-year-old wicketkeeper turned...