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Barshim leads strong field at Monaco meet 10 Aug 2022 - 08:58 am

Doha: Qatar’s high jump superstar Mutaz Essa Barshim is set to compete at the Diamond League meeting, which will be held in Monaco...

Hemeida wins Qatar's first gold 10 Aug 2022 - 08:44 am

Bassem Hemeida clinched Qatar's first gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkiye, yesterday when he outperformed home hero and former...

Qatar Stars League: Al Arabi officially signs Syrian striker Omar Al Somah 09 Aug 2022 - 11:02 pm

DOHA: Al Arabi Qatari club announced on Tuesday that it has officially signed Syrian international striker Omar Al Somah from the Saudi club...

Serena Williams to retire from tennis after US Open 09 Aug 2022 - 06:25 pm

Serena Williams said on Tuesday that she is "evolving away from tennis" and planned to retire from the sport she dominated with 23...

Fernandez delights home crowd with winning return from injury in Toronto 09 Aug 2022 - 11:19 am

Leylah Fernandez had hoped for a seamless return to the Tour after a long injury layoff but while she did not live up...

Islamic Solidarity Games: Qatar's Tosin shatters 100m record 09 Aug 2022 - 08:51 am

Qatar's Tosin Ogunode in action during the men's 100 metres heats at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkiye, yesterday. The Qatari sprinter...

QSL: Al Sadd aim to bounce back from defeat in opener 09 Aug 2022 - 08:49 am

Doha: Defending champions Al Sadd are aiming to bounce back from a shock defeat in their opening match of the QNB Stars League...

QSL holds technical meeting for match at Lusail Stadium 09 Aug 2022 - 08:43 am

Doha: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday held its technical meeting to review arrangements and preparations for the high-profile QNB Stars League match...

World No.1 Farag to kick off season as top seed at QTerminals Qatar Classic 09 Aug 2022 - 08:24 am

Doha:Egypt’s World No.1 Ali Farag will return to Doha for the first time since taking victory in 2020, as he starts his 2022-2023...

QCF's Zhu retains FIDE post at Chennai election 09 Aug 2022 - 08:22 am

Doha:Qatar Chess Federation (QCF) retained its seat in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after Chen Zhu was re-elected as the Treasurer and a...

Serena Williams earns first win of season in Toronto 08 Aug 2022 - 11:26 pm

TORONTO: Serena Williams earned her first win in more than a year Monday, beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women’s National Bank...

Kohli, Rahul in India Asia Cup squad but Bumrah out injured 08 Aug 2022 - 09:56 pm

India batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been recalled to the Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup but seamer Jasprit Bumrah has...

Lusail Stadium to host Al Arabi against Al Rayyan on Thursday 08 Aug 2022 - 02:30 pm

Doha: Al Arabi face Al Rayyan in Week 2 of the 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League at the new Lusail Stadium on Thursday....

India's Pandya open to full-time captaincy role 08 Aug 2022 - 11:11 am

Indiaall-rounder Hardik Pandya said he is open to assuming the captaincy on a full-time basis after leading the side to a comprehensive victory...

Qatar beat Saint Lucia for 4th win at Chess Olympiad 08 Aug 2022 - 09:26 am

Doha: Team Qatar clinched their fourth victory at the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India when they outplayed St Lucia with a...

Upbeat Al Markhiya eye 2nd straight win 08 Aug 2022 - 09:23 am

Promoted Al Markhiya ended defending champions Al Sadd’s 49-match unbeaten streak at the QNB Stars League (QSL) with a stunning 4-3 win in...

QOC Secretary-General attends ISSF General Assembly 08 Aug 2022 - 09:21 am

Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain with Qatar Swimming Association President Khaleel Al Jabir during the 11th General Assembly of...