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Sheikh Joaan meets Chinese officials in Sanya 24 Apr 2026 - 11:30 am

President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani met with Secretary...

Qatar to clash with El Salvador in World Cup warm-up in Los Angeles 24 Apr 2026 - 11:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take onEl Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football...

Qatar beach handball team extends perfect run in Sanya 24 Apr 2026 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s beach handball team continued its dominant performance at the Asian Beach Games - Sanya 2026, securing two convincing victories yesterday...

Lusail International Circuit wraps up enhanced Mixed Training Day 24 Apr 2026 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has concluded a standout edition of its Mixed Training Day, drawing more than 1200 participants onto...

Al Rayyan clinch Gulf Club Champions League title 24 Apr 2026 - 10:35 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan delivered a strong second-half performance to thrash Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab 3-0 in the final and lift the Gulf...

Al Rayyan crowned GCCL winners after defeating Saudi Al Shabab 3-0 23 Apr 2026 - 11:49 pm

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan crowned Gulf Champions League (GCCL) winners for the first time in their history after defeating Al Shabab of Saudi...

OCA Director-General commends Sheikh Joaan's efforts in ensuring continuity of sports cooperation 23 Apr 2026 - 11:43 pm

Sanya, China: Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Husain Al Musallam commended the efforts of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad...

More than 4 million tickets bought for 2028 LA Olympics 23 Apr 2026 - 08:39 pm

Los Angeles, United States: More than four million tickets were sold worldwide for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics during this month's first window...

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup 23 Apr 2026 - 07:55 pm

Accra, Ghana: Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said Thursday that leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup will be "the biggest...

Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open 23 Apr 2026 - 06:55 pm

Madrid: Aryna Sabalenka shook off some rust to post her first victory of the season on clay and extend her winning streak to...

Qatar to face El Salvador in pre-World Cup friendly in LA 23 Apr 2026 - 06:54 pm

DOHA: Qatar will take on El Salvador in an international friendly at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, the Qatar Football...

Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup: Barca 23 Apr 2026 - 03:25 pm

Barcelona: Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club...

Sajan, Al Kuwari bag titles at Katara Chess Open 23 Apr 2026 - 10:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Katara International Ramadan Open Classical Chess Championship, organised by the Qatar Chess Federation, concluded with the participation of 86 players...

Naseeb Zakhir claims Al Mafiar Cup in thriller 23 Apr 2026 - 10:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Naseeb Zakhir captured the Al Mafiar Cup in dramatic fashion, landing the Local Purebred Arabian Conditions race over 1200m (Class 2)...

Los Angeles marks major milestone with start of Olympic Cricket stadium construction 23 Apr 2026 - 10:18 am

Los Angeles: Cricket's return to the Olympic Games after 128 years reached an "important milestone" Wednesday, April 22, 2026, when construction began on...