Sports

Qatar hopes to host 2028 Olympics 09 Feb 2016 - 12:43 am

Doha: Qatar has a “vision and target” of hosting a Summer Olympics and will bid to hold future games, a senior member of...

Dolphin Energy Doha Dash set to mark Qatar’s National Sport Day 09 Feb 2016 - 12:12 am

Former British athlete Dame Kelly Holmes speaks to children during her visit to the Sherborne School in Doha yesterday. Pics: B Amin/The Peninsula...

Qatar Tennis Federation all set to celebrate NSD 09 Feb 2016 - 12:12 am

A file picture of last year’s Sport Day celebrations organised by Qatar Tennis Federation. Doha: Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) will mark the National...

AIPS Congress gets under way in Doha 09 Feb 2016 - 12:11 am

Qatar Sports Press Committee President H E Sheikh Faisal bin Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani (left) in conversation with Supreme Committee for Delivery...

Real Madrid down Al Ahli in Al Kass Cup 09 Feb 2016 - 12:10 am

Doha: A stunning three-goal spree in the space of five minutes was enough to give Real Madrid a deserved victory over Al Ahli...

Qatar Rugby Sevens: Camels trounce Hurricanes 50-0 09 Feb 2016 - 12:09 am

Action from the rugby matches on the opening day of Qatar 2016 Rugby Sevens at Aspire Zone in Doha recently. Doha: The Qatar...

Cavendish storms to stage win in Al Khor 09 Feb 2016 - 12:05 am

Riders in action during the stage one of Men’s Tour of Qatar from Dukhan to Al Khor Corniche yesterday. Pics: Salim M/The Peninsula...

Hanover suspend youth-team trio over attempted robbery 09 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Berlin: Bundesliga club Hanover 96 has suspended three youth team players who police say were intending to rob a gambling hall in the...

Cavendish wins 1st stage of Tour of Qatar 08 Feb 2016 - 06:33 pm

British rider Mark Cavendish (L) of the Dimension Data team celebrates on the podium wearing the overall leader's golden jersey next to Sheikh...

Robben welcomes Ribery's return to Bayern training 08 Feb 2016 - 06:31 pm

Leverkusen's midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match...

Liverpool consider ticket price review after protest 08 Feb 2016 - 03:50 pm

Liverpool fans leave the stands at the Kop End after 77 minutes' of play. (AFP) London: Liverpool's owners will consider a review of...

Bayern set to include Vidal for cup clash 08 Feb 2016 - 03:47 pm

Bayern Munich's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal Berlin: Minnows VfL Bochum hope to pull off a massive upset by knocking Bayern Munich out of...

McCullum ends one-day career with strong legacy 08 Feb 2016 - 12:32 pm

Brendon McCullum of New Zealand plays a shot during the third one-day international cricket match between New Zealand and Australia at Seddon Park...

Toe catch gives New Zealand series over Australia 08 Feb 2016 - 12:30 pm

(L-R) Martin Guptill, Luke Ronchi and Henry Nicholls of New Zealand celebrate after winning the third Chappell-Hadlee Trophy One Day International (ODI) between...

Tearful Manning address inspired team 08 Feb 2016 - 09:32 am

Santa Clara, United States: A tearful address by Peyton Manning on the eve of the Super Bowl laid the foundation for Denver's upset...

Ailing Liverpool face West Ham test in FA Cup 08 Feb 2016 - 08:23 am

London: With a convalescing manager, mounting injuries and fans in revolt against the club's hierarchy, Liverpool's preparations for Tuesday's FA Cup replay at...

Leicester are title favourites now, says Wenger 08 Feb 2016 - 08:08 am

Bournemouth, United Kingdom: Arsene Wenger admits Leicester are now favourites to win the Premier League title but insists his Arsenal side's challenge is...

Broncos win Super Bowl, Manning mum on future plans 08 Feb 2016 - 07:55 am

SANTA CLARA, Calif.: The Denver Broncos upset the top-seeded Carolina Panthers to win Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, giving quarterback Peyton Manning the...