Doha: Team Qatar’s swimmers continued their impressive performances at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, dominating the second day of competition by winning gold medals in all five events contested while also setting new Games records.H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Organising Committee of the Games, crowned Team Qatar’s quartet of Ali Tamer, Tamim Al Hamaideh, Emil Fuzaï and Mohammed Mahmoud after they won the gold medal in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay with a new Games record time of 3:23.01 minutes. Saudi Arabia claimed silver in 3:27.72 minutes, while Bahrain secured bronze in 3:29.62 minutes.In the men’s 400m freestyle event, swimmer Saadaldin captured the gold medal after setting a new Games record of 3:50.80 minutes, while fellow Team Qatar swimmer Emil Fuzaï earned silver in 3:56.05 minutes. Bahrain’s Robert Bonsall claimed bronze in 3:57.97 minutes.Mohammed Mahmoud also secured gold in the men’s 50m breaststroke after recording a new Games record time of 28.38 seconds, finishing ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al Otaibi, who won silver in 29.32 seconds, while Team Qatar swimmer Hamza Shaalan claimed bronze in 29.53 seconds.Ali Tamer continued Team Qatar’s dominance by winning gold in the men’s 100m freestyle with another new Games record of 49.78 seconds. Saudi Arabia’s Imad Zaben took silver in 50.58 seconds, while the UAE’s Hussein Abdul Salam claimed bronze in 51.84 seconds.Abdullah Al Ghamri also captured gold in the men’s 200m backstroke after setting a new Games record of 2:05.91 minutes. Saudi Arabia’s Ali Al Issa won silver in 2:07.88 minutes, while Kuwait’s Abdullah Sultan secured bronze in 2:12.23 minutes.With these results, Team Qatar raised their overall tally in the swimming competitions to 12 medals, including eight gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal.Team Qatar’s men’s 3x3 basketball team claimed the gold medal at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 after completing a dominant campaign crowned by victory in the final held yesterday evening at Al Gharafa Hall.Team Qatar secured the title after defeating Bahrain 20-11 in the final, delivering a composed and commanding performance marked by strong defensive organisation and efficient attacking execution, allowing them to seal victory comfortably and secure the gold medal in deserved fashion.The national team enjoyed a perfect run throughout the tournament, recording full victories in the preliminary round after opening with a 22-9 win over the UAE, before defeating Bahrain 21-15 and Kuwait 21-7. Team Qatar then concluded the preliminary stage with an important 19-12 victory over Saudi Arabia to underline their strong form heading into the knockout rounds.In the semi-finals, Team Qatar continued their impressive performances by overcoming Saudi Arabia 21-11 to secure a place in the final after another display of consistency and high technical quality.In the bronze medal match, Saudi Arabia secured third place after defeating the UAE 13-9 in a closely contested encounter that the Saudis settled in the closing moments.The medal ceremony was attended by Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and Mohammed bin Saad Al Meghaiseeb, President of the Qatar Basketball Federation and Chairman of the GCC Basketball Coordination Committee, who crowned the winning teams in a festive atmosphere reflecting the significance of the event.Team Qatar’s fencers made an impressive start at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 after Ali Turki Al Athba captured the gold medal in the men’s foil competition, while fellow Qatari fencer Khalid Hussein secured silver to complete a remarkable result for the hosts.The bronze medal in the same event went to the UAE’s Fares Al Balooshi.In the women’s épée competition, Oman’s Israa Al Siyabi claimed gold, while Kuwait’s Fawzia Al Rifai won silver. The UAE’s Sheikha Al Zaabi secured bronze after finishing in third place.The fencing competitions continue today with the men’s individual épée event, beginning with the preliminary rounds and qualifiers before the final takes place later in the day.Today’s programme will also feature the women’s individual foil competition, followed by the final, before the day concludes with the medal ceremonies and awards presentation.Team Qatar bowlers Talal Al Marri and Badr Al Sada claimed the silver medal in the doubles competition on the second day of the bowling events at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026.The Qatari duo secured second place after collecting a total of 2481 points across six games. Saudi Arabia’s team, consisting of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Sultan Al Saud and Abdulmajeed Al Aslani, captured gold with 2652 points, while Kuwait’s Mustafa Al Mousawi and Faisal Saleem won bronze after scoring 2467 points.The bowling competitions continue tomorrow with the trio event before the winners are crowned.Meanwhile, Talal bin Ziyad Al Tuwairqi, President of the Saudi Bowling Federation, praised the outstanding organisation and hospitality, stressing that Qatar’s success comes as no surprise given its distinguished history of hosting major sporting events.He described the GCC Games as a celebration of Gulf unity and togetherness, adding that such tournaments go beyond victory and defeat and contribute to strengthening relations among Gulf nations.Al Tuwairqi also praised Qatar’s advanced sports facilities and highlighted the continued development of bowling across the Gulf region through investment in youth categories and sports academies.He concluded by expressing confidence in the bright future of bowling in the region and wished success to all participants in the tournament.Team Qatar’s taekwondo athletes continued their positive results on the second and final day of the sport at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026.Qatar’s athletes secured two silver medals and two bronze medals on the final day of competition, raising Team Qatar’s overall tally in taekwondo to seven medals, including three silver and four bronze medals.The medals were won by Ali Al Arimi, who claimed silver in the men’s over 80kg category, Mohammed Awadallah, who earned bronze in the men’s under 68kg category, Noor Mohammed, who secured silver in the women’s over 67kg category, and Najood Ali Al Fahad, who captured bronze in the women’s under 57kg category.Meanwhile, Adel Al Marzouqi, Executive Director of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, expressed his satisfaction with the results achieved by Team Qatar athletes during the Games.He stressed that the achievements reflect the continuous development witnessed by the sport and praised the discipline and commitment shown by the athletes throughout their preparations.Al Marzouqi also highlighted the strong technical standards of the GCC competitions and praised the outstanding organisational atmosphere of the Games in Doha.He concluded by expressing confidence that the current achievements will motivate Team Qatar athletes to continue delivering strong performances at continental and international events.Team Qatar player Ali Al Obaidli secured the silver medal in the 10-Ball Singles Billiards competition after losing the final to Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Baayad by a score of 7-5 in a highly competitive contest.Al Obaidli had earlier booked his place in the final after defeating the UAE’s Mahmoud Sharif 7-2 in the semi-finals, while Baayad advanced after overcoming Kuwait’s Suleiman Ghuloom 5-4 in the other semi-final.The Qatari player delivered impressive performances throughout the tournament and produced a commendable display during the competition.The billiards and snooker competitions at the GCC Games feature ten events — five in billiards and five in snooker.Team Qatar are represented by seven players in the billiards and snooker competitions: Ali Al Obaidli, Muhanna Al Obaidli, Mansour Al Obaidli, Ahmed Saif, Bashar Hussein, Mishal Turki Al Ali and Abdulatif Al Fawal.Meanwhile, Al Obaidli expressed his happiness at winning the silver medal while noting that he had hoped to secure gold.“The final match was extremely tough and remained highly competitive until the very last moments. I would like to thank everyone who supported and stood by me,” he said.Al Obaidli also praised the outstanding organisation of the GCC Games, stating that the current edition has been exceptional on all levels.Team Qatar’s table tennis team secured the bronze medal in the team competition on the second day of the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026, currently taking place in the Qatari capital and running until 22 May.Team Qatar claimed third place with four points after recording a 3-0 victory over Oman, while suffering 3-1 defeats against both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.Saudi Arabia finished in first place with six points to claim the gold medal, while Bahrain secured silver after finishing second with five points. Oman placed fourth with three points.The table tennis competitions will continue tomorrow, Thursday, with the men’s doubles event, which will run until 17 May.Team Qatar’s senior handball team launch their campaign at the 4th GCC Games – Doha 2026 today when they face the UAE in a highly anticipated clash at Duhail Hall starting at 6:30 PM on the opening day of the competition.The technical staff, led by Montenegrin coach Veselin Vujovic, announced the 18-player squad selected to represent Team Qatar in the tournament.Team Qatar will aim to compete strongly for the gold medal and reaffirm their regional and continental dominance in the sport while capitalising on home advantage and crowd support.The competition continues tomorrow with Bahrain facing Kuwait before action resumes on Saturday with two matches, including Team Qatar’s second match against Kuwait. 

DOHA  – Team Qatar swimmer Ali Tamer secured Qatar its first medal at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games, currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and running until November 21.Tamer clinched the silver medal in the men’s 100m freestyle event held at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex, clocking an impressive 49.63 seconds.Saudi swimmer Zaid Al Sarraj claimed the gold medal with a time of 49.62 seconds, while his compatriot Emad Al Zabin took bronze in 50.4 seconds. Tamer had qualified for the final after recording 50.44 seconds in the preliminary heats and 50.53 seconds in the semifinals.Meanwhile, Mohammed Mahmoud advanced to the final of the men’s 50m breaststroke, scheduled for Wednesday, after finishing his semifinal heat in 28.68 seconds. His teammate Hamza Al Shalaan narrowly missed a place in the final. Mohammed Aziz Ismail concluded his campaign in the 100m butterfly semifinals.Marking the achievement, Mubarak Ali Al Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Swimming Association, expressed his pride in Tamer’s performance, describing it as a well-deserved result and a reflection of the team’s hard work and preparation ahead of the Games.“We dedicate this achievement to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee,” Al Nuaimi said. “Ali Tamer’s silver medal, along with the strong performances from his teammates, embodies the continued progress of Qatari swimming and the tremendous support provided by the Qatar Olympic Committee to national federations.”He added: “We are proud of our young swimmers, who have proven that investing in youth is the key to the future. We aim to keep building on this momentum in upcoming championships, especially with major regional and international events ahead. Our goal remains to win more medals and keep Qatar’s flag flying high.”Al Nuaimi concluded by emphasizing that the result serves as a strong motivation to intensify efforts in developing training programs and supporting promising swimmers to achieve even greater success for Qatar.Salah Al Saadi, Head of the Qatari delegation and Assistant Director of Sports Events at the Qatar Olympic Committee, also praised the achievement, noting that it highlights the success of the Committee’s strategy in nurturing young talents and developing future champions.“Today’s result reflects a clear vision focused on empowering Qatari athletes to compete at the highest levels,” Al Saadi said. “Ali Tamer’s silver medal in the 100m freestyle is a source of pride for all of us and an inspiration for other athletes to continue working hard for Qatar.”After the race, Ali Tamer expressed his joy and gratitude:“I’m extremely proud to win Qatar’s first medal in this edition of the Games. The race was tough, but I was highly motivated to swim for my country and raise its flag high. I dedicate this medal to the Qatar Olympic Committee, the Qatar Swimming Association, and everyone who supported us during the preparation period. I hope this silver medal marks the beginning of more achievements for my teammates.”He added: “This result is the outcome of teamwork between swimmers and the coaching staff. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent Qatar at such a major event, and this medal gives me even more motivation to keep training and improving my times in future competitions.”The Qatari delegation celebrated Tamer’s success with a special ceremony held at the Qatar camp in the Athletes’ Village, attended by Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Vice Head of Delegation Khalifa Jaber Al Nuaimi, delegation members, and several Qatari athletes participating in the Games.In other results, Mohammed Abdulwahab exited the men’s table tennis singles round of 16 after losing to Algeria’s Milane Amin Jelouli (4–1), while Abdullah Abdulwahab also bowed out following a 4–1 defeat to Algeria’s Mehdi Boulossa.In the men’s doubles, the Qatari pair Mohammed and Abdullah Abdulwahab will face Tajikistan’s Sultanov Ibroghimovich and Jamshid Hassanov in the round of 16 on Wednesday.In women’s karate, Qatar’s Muna Al Khurafi lost to Ivory Coast’s Abini Adiatou Adebayo in the round of 16 of the under-50kg category.The Qatar men’s volleyball team will play a decisive match against Bahrain on Wednesday as part of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh 2025, aiming to secure a place in the bronze medal match and maintain their strong presence in the competition.The volleyball tournament follows a single round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the gold medal final, and the third and fourth competing for bronze.In weightlifting, Wisal Khalaf will compete in the women’s over-86kg category on Wednesday at Boulevard Seif Arena.For the first time, eSports are included in the Islamic Solidarity Games, featuring over 3,000 athletes from 57 countries competing across 23 sports from November 7 to 21.eSports competitions began Tuesday at Boulevard Riyadh City, featuring 28 players from 11 countries across Asia and Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Morocco, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Bahrain, Tunisia, and Kazakhstan. The winners will be crowned on November 12.Players are competing in two officially recognized titles: Rocket League (team-based, 3+1 players) and Tekken 8 (individual knockout format).Turkey currently leads the overall medal table with 68 medals — 43 gold, 14 silver, and 11 bronze ، followed by Egypt with 27 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, 11 bronze), and Uzbekistan with 34 medals (9 gold, 16 silver, 9 bronze). Kazakhstan ranks fourth with 24 medals (7 gold, 7 silver, 10 bronze), while Nigeria sits fifth with 14 medals (6 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze).The sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, hosted in Riyadh, continues until November 21, featuring a rich sports program that includes athletics, fencing, 3x3 basketball, swimming, handball, table tennis, volleyball, karate, boxing, wrestling, taekwondo, judo, weightlifting, futsal, camel racing, equestrian show jumping, wushu, Muay Thai, duathlon, ju-jitsu, para-athletics, and para-weightlifting.

MANAMA – Qatar’s swimmer Mohammed Ismail delivered a strong performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games currently underway in Bahrain, finishing fifth in the 50m butterfly event held on Tuesday. The Games run until October 31, featuring over 5,000 athletes from 45 Asian National Olympic Committees, and serve as a qualifier for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.Ismail clocked a time of 25.17 seconds, while Hussain Shawqi of the UAE claimed the gold medal with 24.73 seconds. James Hei of Hong Kong took the silver with 24.97 seconds, and Gao Si of Chinese Taipei earned the bronze, finishing in 25.05 seconds.In other swimming events, Qatar’s swimmers were unable to qualify for the finals. Ziyad Morsi competed in the 100m freestyle, recording 54.54 seconds, while Hamza Shaalan and Adam Morsi participated in the 200m breaststroke, finishing in 2:25.91 and 2:27.78 minutes respectively.Meanwhile, in table tennis, all Qatari players concluded their participation in the individual competition. Abdulaziz Al-Abdullah reached the Round of 32 after defeating Bahrain’s Ali Mohammed 3–2 (10–12, 11–7, 9–11, 11–7, 13–11), before losing to Hong Kong’s William Man 1–3 (5–11, 4–11, 11–9, 3–11). Issa Al-Haddad exited in the Round of 64, falling to Cambodia’s Sisouchada Lamkimna 1–3 (13–11, 7–11, 5–11, 5–11), while Yousef Al-Abdullah lost to Emmanuel Bacolba of the Philippines in straight sets (7–11, 8–11, 7–11).In badminton, Qatar’s duo Ahmed Al-Malki and Noor Abel were eliminated from the mixed doubles event, losing 0–2 (10–21, 3–21) to Pamudu Randiligama and Nithami Ratnayake of Sri Lanka. Noor Abel also exited the women’s singles after a 0–2 (5–21, 5–21) defeat to Teng Su of Chinese Taipei.Qatar’s delegations continue to compete Wednesday in cycling, swimming, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling.Team Qatar is represented by 67 athletes, male and female across 16 sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball (3x3), equestrian (show jumping), golf, judo, jiu-jitsu, cycling, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, wrestling, volleyball, beach volleyball, and boxing. Qatar’s female athletes are participating in four sports: athletics, badminton, volleyball, and beach volleyball.So far, Team Qatar has claimed four medals at the Bahrain Games one gold, two silver, and one bronze. The gold medal came from Idrees Abubakar in the 110m hurdles, while Dana Salem captured silver in the women’s 100m sprint, and the equestrian team added another silver in team show jumping. The men’s 3x3 basketball team earned bronze, rounding out Qatar’s current medal tally.Mr. Hussain Al-Sada, Manager of Qatar’s National Swimming Team, praised the athletes’ participation, describing it as an important developmental step.“The objective of our participation in the Asian Youth Games is to give our young swimmers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and enhance their readiness for future competitions,” Al-Sada said.He added that several Qatari swimmers achieved personal best times during the Games, reflecting the positive impact of their intensive training programs.“This event represents a key milestone in the team’s journey,” he emphasized. “The technical staff are focused on improving the performance of our young swimmers and increasing their exposure to strong Asian competitors, which will help prepare a new generation capable of achieving honorable results for Qatar in the future.”

Doha – The Qatari swimming team won two medals at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad, India. The tournament continues until October 11.Swimmer Ali Tamer won the gold medal in the 50m freestyle with a time of 22.45 seconds. This is the first gold medal for Qatar in the history of this championship.Swimmer Mohammed Mahmoud won the bronze medal in the 50m breaststroke, with a time of 28.09 seconds.The Qatari team includes four swimmers: Ali Tamer, Mohammed Mahmoud, Hamza Shalaan, and Abdullah Al Ghamri.This championship includes 25 countries, and the sports are swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming.