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Qatar sets sights on 2036 Olympics, building on World Cup legacy 07 Oct 2026 - 11:04 pm

Doha, Qatar: From the legacy of the World Cup to the horizons of the Olympics, Qatar is writing a new chapter in its...

MotoGP to introduce qualifying for sprint race 07 Oct 2026 - 05:03 pm

Paris, France: Next season's MotoGP campaign will have a new look after organisers announced on Wednesday there would be a separate qualifying session...

Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030 07 Oct 2026 - 03:46 pm

London: Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with Premier League...

'Embarrassing' brawl over Kenya football match penalty 07 Oct 2026 - 03:40 pm

Nairobi: Outrage erupted in Kenya on Wednesday after a referee was attacked and chased out of a Nairobi stadium by fans for awarding...

Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance 07 Oct 2026 - 01:09 pm

Cotonou, Benin: Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's...

Pathirage joins Duplantis and unbeaten Dos Santos among Athlete of the Year nominees 07 Oct 2026 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage has been nominated for the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award alongside Brazil’s unbeaten 400m...

Over 1,300 runners take part in Sports for All race series 07 Oct 2026 - 09:55 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Sports for All Federation concluded its “Summer of Sports for All 2026” race series, held at the Aspire Indoor...

Iyer hits ton as India hammer WI in T20 opener 07 Oct 2026 - 09:53 am

Lucknow: Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in...

France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkiye 07 Oct 2026 - 09:52 am

Paris: Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy...

Ronaldo apologises for walkout, opens door for Portugal return 07 Oct 2026 - 09:49 am

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team yesterday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing...

This is just the beginning, says Al Kuwari 07 Oct 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The CEO of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid Committee Fatima Al Kuwari welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s confirmation of...

Qatar among seven nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics Games: IOC 07 Oct 2026 - 09:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is among seven nations currently seeking to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday outlining...

Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career' 07 Oct 2026 - 08:02 am

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his...

More than 1360 participants in "Summer of Sport for All" series 06 Oct 2026 - 03:13 pm

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) concluded the "Summer of Sports for All 2026" series, which was held at the Aspire...

Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since return from injury 06 Oct 2026 - 02:32 pm

Tokyo: Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4),...

Tennis world No.1 Sinner's season over due to knee injury 06 Oct 2026 - 12:05 pm

Rome:Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to an ongoing knee injury, the Italian announced...

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots 06 Oct 2026 - 10:57 am

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell...