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India tour match is drawn, but signs not good for visitors 01 Dec 2018 - 10:50 am

SYDNEY: The only tour match India had before the start of a four-test series against Australia ended in a draw Saturday. But the...

Qatar’s Cherif and Tijan win Beach Volleyball crown 01 Dec 2018 - 03:41 am

Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan Janko lived up to their top billing as they clinched the AVC Aspire Beach Volleyball Qatar Master 2018...

Barcelona defender Umtiti to undergo knee treatment in Doha 01 Dec 2018 - 03:41 am

Barcelona: Key Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti will fly out to Doha for specialised treatment on a recurring left knee injury, the Spanish champions...

Zidane will be managing again soon, says son Enzo 01 Dec 2018 - 03:23 am

MADRID: Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo Fernandez believes the former Real Madrid coach will return to management soon. Frenchman Zidane led Madrid to an...

Prithvi Shaw ankle injury a blow to India ahead of 1st test 01 Dec 2018 - 03:22 am

SYDNEY: India sustained a significant setback ahead of the first cricket test against Australia when young opening batsman Prithvi Shaw was ruled out...

Henrik Stenson, Jon Rahm tied for lead in the Bahamas 01 Dec 2018 - 03:22 am

NASSAU, Bahamas: In his first trip to the Hero World Challenge, it didn't take Jon Rahm long to figure out how to score....

Everton do not fear Liverpool, says Silva before derby day 01 Dec 2018 - 03:22 am

Everton will not be cowed into changing their style of play when they face local rivals Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, manager Marco...

Qatar SC edge Al Sailiya to bag full points 01 Dec 2018 - 03:22 am

DOHA: Qatar SC defeated Al Sailiya 1-0 while Al Ahli and Umm Salal played out a goalless draw in Week 14 of the...

Shadman on debut launches Bangladesh to solid 259-5 on Day 1 01 Dec 2018 - 02:59 am

DHAKA, Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah extended the good start by Shadman Islam on debut to lead Bangladesh to a solid 259-5...

Boxing still on the ropes after IOC freezes planning for Tokyo 2020 30 Nov 2018 - 08:39 pm

TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) put planning for the Tokyo 2020 Boxing tournament on hold on Friday in a move that could...

Five Olympic Boxing greats 30 Nov 2018 - 08:39 pm

Tokyo: Boxing is fighting for its Olympic future amid serious concerns over the governing body AIBA, threatening the participation of the sport at...

AFC award a big achievement for Qatar football, says Hassan 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

MUSCAT: Asian Player of the Year award winner Abdelkarim Hassan is thrilled to have been named the best player in the continent after...

Qatar Master: Cherif, Tijan reach semi-finals after Aussie thriller 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

Defending champions Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan Janko held their nerves to pull off a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Australia’s Christopher McHugh and...

Qatar Motorsport Academy welcomes a new generation of young riders 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

More than 200 children took part in the activities of the Family Open Day program at Qatar Motorsport Academy (QMA) recently. Last month,...

Swimming sensation Le Clos praises Aspire Academy 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

South African swimmer and 2012 Olympic champion Chad Le Clos is currently in Doha to prepare for the upcoming 14th FINA World Swimming...

Qatar Manateq Baja: Stage set for Round 4 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

The fourth round of the 2018 Qatar Manateq Baja series will be held tomorrow, organisers confirmed yesterday. Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF),...

Warm welcome for award-winning Hassan 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

AFC Player of the Year award winner Abdelkarim Hassan is greeted by the General Manager of the AL Sadd club, Turki Al Ali,...

IOC chief lauds Tokyo Olympics reparations 30 Nov 2018 - 12:00 am

The “diligent” preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are setting a fine example for future bids, according to International Olympic...