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Top shooters set for Qatar Open Shotgun championship 18 Feb 2016 - 02:09 am

Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) Secretary-General Abdulla Ali Al Mutawa Al Hammadi, speaking to journalists on the eve of the Qatar Open...

Rio-bound Rashid eyes gold at Doha event 18 Feb 2016 - 02:06 am

By Armstrong Vas Doha: Rio-bound Qatari shooter Rashid Salih Hamad Al Athba (pictureed) is looking for a perfect boost to his Olympic Games...

Sudan school tops in Jeem Cup 18 Feb 2016 - 02:04 am

Dr Thani Abdulrahman Al Kuwari (left), Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary-General and Al Sadd player Xavi Hernandez applaud Sudan team captain during the victory...

University League semi-finals action set for this weekend 18 Feb 2016 - 02:00 am

Doha: In an exciting night of semi-final football, four teams will take to Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s (QF) Recreation...

Murofushi says Doha Asian Indoors will be exciting 18 Feb 2016 - 01:59 am

Japan’s Koji Murofushi Doha: Japan’s Koji Murofushi is undoubtedly the best male hammer thrower the continent has ever produced. The 41-year-old, who won...

After two losses, Lekhwiya keen to bounce back against El Jaish 18 Feb 2016 - 01:57 am

A file picture of last week’s action of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) match of Round 18 between Al Sailiya and Al Wakrah....

Doha Open Championships 18 Feb 2016 - 01:56 am

Yusuf Ali Al Kazim, President of the Qatar Boxing Federation (QBF) poses for a picture with the podium winners at the Doha Open...

Aspire Tennis Cup 2016: AZF launches new community event 18 Feb 2016 - 01:55 am

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation is to launch a new community sports event to add to its yearlong programme of activities. The Aspire Tennis...

Al Sulaiti gives rallying call to Al Arabi fans 18 Feb 2016 - 01:54 am

Doha: Al Arabi fans are being urged to get behind the Dream Team during their crunch encounter against QSL leaders Al Rayyan on...

Al Khor keen to avoid relegation 18 Feb 2016 - 01:50 am

The Peninsula Doha: Al Khor head coach Jean Fernandez said yesterday his team is trying to avoid relegation fears in the coming Qatar...

Man United's Rooney faces spell out with knee injury 18 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has suffered a knee injury and faces a spell on the sidelines, manager Louis van Gaal said on...

Candidate cities open campaign to host 2024 Olympics 17 Feb 2016 - 05:54 pm

Lausanne: Candidature files from Paris, Rome, Los Angeles and Budapest to host the 2024 Olympic Games, sport's most glittering event, were all delivered...

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings after Putin tribute 17 Feb 2016 - 04:31 pm

Lokomotiv Moscow's Dmitri Tarasov wearing a t-shirt depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves the pitch after the match. The sign reads, "Most polite...

The predicament of being Ajinkya Rahane 17 Feb 2016 - 04:13 pm

India's Ajinkya Rahane exercises during a practice session. (file photo / Reuters) By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI: With a "no-vacancy" sign plastered on...

Parveez Rasool, Rahul join RCB for 2016 IPL 17 Feb 2016 - 04:11 pm

Photo: royalchallengers.com Mumbai: Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise on Tuesday acquired the services of off-spinner Parveez Rasool and batsman K.L. Rahul from Sunrisers Hyderabad...

PSG's Argentine forward Lavezzi signs for Hebei China Fortune: club 17 Feb 2016 - 01:21 pm

This file photo taken on September 11, 2015 shows Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward EzequielLavezzi running during the French L1 football match between Paris...

LA 2024 bid unveils logo, sunny slogan 17 Feb 2016 - 08:21 am

Los Angeles: Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid chiefs unveiled an official logo of an angel basking in rays of Californian sunshine on Tuesday...

Last-gasp Jonas goal gives Benfica edge over Zenit 17 Feb 2016 - 07:44 am

Lisbon: In-form striker Jonas headed a dramatic injury-time winner for Benfica as the Portuguese champions beat 10-man Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 in the...