Sports

Busy Al Attiyah gets chance to rest, assess future targets 01 Apr 2020 - 09:26 am

Doha: Three-time Dakar Rally champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (pictured) rarely gets time off from his busy international calendar. Al Attiyah, who competes...

Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation launches virtual cycling challenges 01 Apr 2020 - 08:53 am

Doha: With all sports events cancelled and cyclists and triathletes increasingly confined indoors, Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation (QCTF), supported by Rasen Adventure...

Ajax cancel contract of player stricken after heart attack 31 Mar 2020 - 10:37 am

Amsrerdam - Ajax Amsterdam have cancelled the contract of Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered serious and permanent brain damage after a heart attack playing...

Qatar’s e-football star Al Meghessib making the most of social distancing 31 Mar 2020 - 09:00 am

Doha: Ahmed Al Meghessib has earned his bragging rights as one of the region’s top FIFA players. At only 19 years old, the...

Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year 30 Mar 2020 - 05:20 pm

Tokyo: The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to...

Sakai first J.League player to test positive for coronavirus 30 Mar 2020 - 01:58 pm

Tokyo - Japan defender Gotoku Sakai has tested positive for coronavirus, his club Vissel Kobe confirmed on Monday, becoming the first J.League player...

Qatar's squash star Al Tamimi continues training at home 30 Mar 2020 - 08:29 am

Qatari squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi trains at home as he self-isolates in times of Covid-19. World No.32 Tamimi, a Aspire Academy product,...

No time to rest: Barshim continues training 30 Mar 2020 - 08:23 am

Doha: Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim had a brilliant run in 2019. The Qatari high jumper was crowned world champion in front of a...

Xavi wants 'total harmony' to return to Barcelona 30 Mar 2020 - 08:23 am

Madrid: Xavi Hernandez has reiterated his desire to coach Barcelona in the future but suggests he will not return until a different board...

Martial arts: Doha IJF Masters postponed 30 Mar 2020 - 08:13 am

Doha: The Qatar Taekwondo, Judo & Karate Federation (QTJKF) announced yesterday that it has postponed the 2020 IJF Masters. The event was scheduled...

Get yourself fit while staying at home, say Qatari sportspersons 29 Mar 2020 - 06:28 pm

Qatari athletes and associations have taken to the social media to share their workout regimes that can be followed by everyone without any...

QOC extends suspension of all sport activities 29 Mar 2020 - 09:04 am

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has extended the suspension of all local sport activities and events until April 14 to...

Al Tamimi hopes to pass the 'test' and make a strong comeback 29 Mar 2020 - 08:56 am

Doha: Qatar's top ranked squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi says he considers the current global situation a 'test' and will be ready to...

Qatar Football Association extends suspension of all local sports activities 28 Mar 2020 - 04:04 pm

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced that, based on the circular issued by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) No. 8 of 2020 to...

UEFA chief says season can still be saved 28 Mar 2020 - 02:37 pm

Rome: The head of UEFA said European football leagues were still looking at all options and not ruling out finishing this season --...

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus 27 Mar 2020 - 02:02 pm

Madrid - Barcelona are taking measures to cut the wages of their players and staff to reduce the economic effects of the coronavirus...

Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight 27 Mar 2020 - 12:43 pm

Mumbai - Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to...