Sports

Qatar take on DPR Korea in Doha friendly today 06 Nov 2014 - 02:29 am

DOHA: Kick-starting their key 10-day training camp before the 22nd Gulf Cup, Qatar players on Sunday launched their training under the watchful eyes...

FIM Vice-president Al Attiyah to stand for re-election 06 Nov 2014 - 02:23 am

Kuwait: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President and FIA Vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (pictured) will stand for re-election as the...

Nissan hits the bull’s eye with Goal of the Week contest 06 Nov 2014 - 02:20 am

Dubai: Nissan’s exciting Goal of the Week competition in partnership with the UEFA Champions League is in full swing in the Middle East...

QSL officials travel to AFC headquarters for club-licensing workshop 06 Nov 2014 - 02:18 am

Representatives from the Qatar Star’s league’s (QSL) club-licensing department travelled to Malaysia for a club-licensing workshop that was held at the Asian Football...

Rockets win battle of the unbeatens 06 Nov 2014 - 01:06 am

Chicago Bulls’ forward Nikola Mirotic of Serbia (right) drives against Orlando Magic’s forward Channing Frye in the second half of their NBA game...

Cyclists don’t have to win at any expense, says Boyer 06 Nov 2014 - 01:04 am

Eric Boyer (second left), former professional road racer, speaking at the Doha Goals Forum in Doha yesterday. Francesca Rossi, Director, Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation,...

Sustainability for Sports 06 Nov 2014 - 12:53 am

Speakers and delegates who participated in Josoor Institute’s course titled ‘Sustainability for Sports” at the end of the two-day meet in Doha. The...

QMSF to host races at Wakra Port tomorrow 06 Nov 2014 - 12:43 am

Doha: The second round of the Qatar Pro Class and first round of the Aqua Bike Pro Marathon Race will be held at...

Scott favourite to win HSBC Champions title 06 Nov 2014 - 12:42 am

Golfers (left to right) Justin Rose of England, Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler of the United States, Adam Scott of Australia and Martin...

Qatar 2015 profiles new venues at MENA meet 06 Nov 2014 - 12:39 am

DOHA: Qatar 2015 participated at the 4th Coliseum Summit MENA ConfEx (Conference and Exhibition) with a keynote address delivered by Fahad Fadol Al...

FINA Worlds gets huge support from sponsors 06 Nov 2014 - 12:38 am

DOHA: As preparations continue for the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to take place in Doha, December 3 to 7, a host...

FIVB Doha Beach Volleyball Open 06 Nov 2014 - 12:35 am

Action from the $75,000 FIVB Doha Beach Volleyball Open match at the Qatar Beach Volleyball Academy at Al Gharafa Sports Club in Doha...

Debutant Rossouw steers SA to big win over Aussies 06 Nov 2014 - 12:34 am

South African Quinton de Kock (right) and Rilee Rossouw celebrate their 100-run partnership against Australia during the first T20 match played at the...

Masakadza boosts Zimbabwe 06 Nov 2014 - 12:32 am

KHULNA: Hamilton Masakadza defied Bangladesh’s spinners with an unbeaten 154 to take Zimbabwe to a respectable position in the second Test in Khulna...

Tendulkar’s ‘Playing It My Way’ launched 06 Nov 2014 - 12:32 am

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launches his autobiography ‘Playing It My Way’, in Mumbai yesterday. Former Indian cricketing great Tendulkar has launched a...

Sangakkara, Johnson vie for ICC award double 06 Nov 2014 - 12:31 am

SYDNEY: Australia bowler Mitchell Johnson and Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara could both match Ricky Ponting’s feat in being named ICC Cricketer of...

Kumble says chuckers can change 06 Nov 2014 - 12:31 am

DUBAI: Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble said he believes that bowlers under scrutiny for suspect action can quickly return to competition after remedial...

Unbeaten Real enter last 16 with 1-0 win over Liverpool 06 Nov 2014 - 12:28 am

MADRID: Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League last 16 as Karim Benzema’s solitary goal continued their 100 percent record in Group B...