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30 Sep’ 2026

Qatar 2027 World Cup Enriches Bayt Qatar Visitors with a Unique Experience

NAGOYA, Japan : A three-day promotional campaign organized by the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee on 20, 23 and 29 September attracted strong interest and engagement from guests at Bayt Qatar, held on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the tournament and showcase the Naismith Trophy to senior Olympic officials, leading figures in Asian sport and visitors to Bayt Qatar, as well as athletes and fans attending the Asian Games. It also sought to engage fans of Asian national teams qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, from 12 August to 27 September 2027.

The promotional campaign attracted hundreds of basketball enthusiasts, Asian Games fans and athletes, providing a unique experience that brought together sport, its legacy and its impact on people. It also contributed to strengthening basketball culture across Asia.

The campaign represents a significant promotional initiative connecting the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 with the Asian sporting community. It also contributes to strengthening sporting ties between Qatar and its Asian counterparts, while reinforcing the role of sport as a bridge for peace, solidarity and greater understanding between people.

At its core, the campaign builds on the global momentum surrounding the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games to promote the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 and highlight Qatar’s approach to creating a sustainable sporting legacy that extends beyond individual tournaments.

This is achieved by building on accumulated expertise, sporting infrastructure and strategic investments and turning them into sustainable assets that serve the community and support the continued development of basketball.

The fan experience is a key pillar of the Local Organizing Committee’s preparations. Qatar 2027 aims to deliver an experience that goes beyond the games and competition inside the arenas, offering fans and visitors a comprehensive experience combining sport, entertainment and culture through a range of fan activities and events, while providing opportunities to discover Qatari culture and enjoy diverse tourism experiences that reflect the richness and diversity of Qatar.

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On this occasion, Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al Buenain, Director General of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee, said: “We are leveraging the global presence surrounding this campaign to raise awareness of the tournament and attract new fans from across Asia. We look forward to Qatar 2027 delivering organizational excellence and a sporting legacy that builds on the high standards established by Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, while providing an integrated sporting and fan experience.”

He added: “Qatar’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup represents a historic milestone for the region, as it will become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to host this global event. It is a great honour and a responsibility we are proud to embrace, together with our commitment to delivering a tournament that reflects Qatar’s ability to host the world’s biggest sporting events. All buildings and sporting venues are now fully ready, while our teams are finalizing their organizational, logistical and security plans, underlining our early readiness.”

He continued: “Qatar 2027 will be the first edition in the history of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in which all games are staged in a single city. Doha will offer a more convenient and seamless experience in 2027, with travel between arenas taking no more than 30 minutes, giving teams and fans greater comfort and more time to enjoy the competition and discover the wide range of sporting, cultural and tourism experiences Qatar has to offer.”

For his part, Sheikh Tamim bin Fahad Al Thani, Deputy Director General of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Local Organizing Committee, said that the next phase will focus on strengthening the tournament’s profile and engaging with basketball fans around the world.

He said: “As we move closer to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, we are entering an important phase in which we are working to strengthen our engagement with fans and increase their interaction with the tournament. Our presence in Nagoya, amid this major Asian sporting gathering, gives us the opportunity to engage directly with fans from different countries, introduce them to what awaits them in Qatar next year, and invite them to be part of this global experience.”

He added: “Our ambition goes beyond delivering a successful tournament inside the arenas. We want Qatar 2027 to serve as a milestone that contributes to strengthening the presence of basketball and expanding the base of those who play and follow the game, particularly among younger generations. By hosting the world’s best national teams, we aim to build a lasting legacy for basketball, ensuring that the tournament’s impact continues in Qatar and across the region long after the competition concludes.”

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Qatar Olympic Academy Concludes “Sports Policies and Legal Frameworks in Sport” Course

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Academy successfully concluded its Sports Policies and Legal Frameworks in Sport course, held over three days from September 28 to 30, 2026, with the participation of professionals and stakeholders from the sports sector both within and outside the State of Qatar. Participants represented various governmental and private sector organizations and came from diverse professional and academic backgrounds.The course forms part of the Academy’s wide-ranging educational and training programs under its 2026 agenda, as well as its series of sports event management courses, a key area of focus this year. It reflects the Academy’s ongoing commitment to developing national and regional competencies and enhancing specialized knowledge in the fields of sports management and event organization.The program also aimed to keep pace with the rapid development of the sports sector at both the local and international levels and to prepare professionals capable of addressing the organizational, administrative, and technical aspects associated with sporting events.The course was delivered by Mr. Thanasis Grigoropoulos, an international expert in sports management. Through a series of lectures and practical sessions, he addressed various topics related to sports policies and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the management of sporting events. The course also highlighted international best practices in governance, operational planning, risk management, and legal responsibilities.The program focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of the policies and procedures governing major sporting events, while clarifying the key differences between policies and operational procedures and the role each plays in organizing institutional work and defining responsibilities and authorities. This contributes to improving planning and implementation mechanisms and strengthening coordination and integration among stakeholders involved in sports event organization.The lectures emphasized that the success of any sporting event depends not only on technical and logistical aspects but also on the existence of an integrated framework of policies, regulations, and operational procedures that ensures clarity of roles and responsibilities and provides an organizational structure capable of supporting decision-making and achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.The training program included a detailed review of governance principles and their application in sports event management. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of implementing modern governance standards as one of the fundamental pillars for the success of sports organizations and for enabling them to manage resources and operations more efficiently and transparently.The lecturer also discussed the importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities within the sports management system, highlighting the need for well-established organizational structures that promote harmony among different teams and support timely decision-making throughout the various stages of event organization.Mr. Grigoropoulos further explored the operational management of sports venues as a critical component of successful event delivery. The sessions reviewed the principles that ensure continuity of operations within sports facilities, mechanisms for coordination among departments, and best practices for addressing operational challenges and emergency situations that may arise during events.A significant portion of the course was dedicated to risk management and legal liability associated with sporting events. Participants examined practical models and case studies focused on handling potential risks before, during, and after an event.Discussions highlighted the importance of advance planning, contingency preparation, and crisis response strategies, in addition to understanding the legal responsibilities of organizing bodies and methods for complying with relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. These elements strengthen the ability of sports professionals to make informed decisions and take appropriate action when needed.The course also covered several topics related to the legal and regulatory obligations accompanying different phases of sports event organization, emphasizing the importance of establishing work environments based on clear policies and approved procedures that enhance performance and support safe and efficient operations.Throughout the sessions, the lecturer stressed that modern sports event management requires a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between governance, policy, and operations. These elements form an integrated system that cannot be separated, and the success of any sporting event depends on the alignment between strategic planning and on-the-ground implementation.As part of the practical component, participants explored operational planning for sports venues and the organization of various services during the hosting of sports competitions and events. They were introduced to a range of internationally recognized models used in sports facility management and operations.The concept of “Level of Service” was one of the key topics discussed during the course. Participants learned how to identify and assess the needs of different stakeholder groups associated with sporting events, including athletes, technical teams, administrators, sports officials, VIPs, spectators, and media representatives.Lectures highlighted the importance of aligning services with the needs of each group through careful planning of accommodation, transportation, accreditation, catering, security, and logistical support services, ensuring a comprehensive experience that contributes to the success of the event and meets stakeholder expectations.The course also presented a practical model for space allocation within a sports arena. 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Team Qatar Shooters Claim Silver in Men’s Team Trap at Aichi-Nagoya 2026

NAGOYA, Japan – Team Qatar continued its impressive medal-winning campaign in shooting at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Saeed Hamad Abu Sharib and Angelo Scalzone claiming silver in the men’s team trap competition.The Qatari trio finished second with a total of 349 targets, adding another medal to Qatar’s shooting tally after the national team previously secured gold in both the men’s individual and team skeet events.In the women’s team trap competition, Qatar’s Kholoud Hassan Al Khalaf, Ray Bassil and Meitha Hamad Al Binali finished fourth with 324 targets, just one target behind Kuwait, which secured bronze with 325.In the men’s individual trap final, Saeed Hamad Abu Sharib finished sixth. Kuwait’s Khaled Al Mudhaf won gold, Chinese Taipei’s Yang Kun-Pi took silver, while China’s Qi Ying claimed bronze.Dr. Mishaal Al Nasr, President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, expressed his delight at Qatar’s medal-winning performance, emphasizing the high level maintained by the national shooting team throughout the Games.“We congratulate our champions Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Saeed Hamad Abu Sharib and Angelo Scalzone on winning the silver medal after three days of strong competition and maintaining their position among the leading teams until the end,” Al Nasr said.He added: “The trap silver comes on top of the individual and team skeet gold medals and confirms Qatar shooting’s strong presence at these Games. It also reflects the tremendous efforts of our shooters and the technical and administrative teams to achieve the best possible results.” Arrow
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Team Qatar Secures Asian Games Handball Silver

NAGOYA, Japan – Qatar’s national handball team claimed the silver medal at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, after suffering a narrow 33-32 defeat to Bahrain in the final of the men’s handball competition on Tuesday.The result saw Bahrain capture the Asian Games handball gold medal for the first time, while Qatar settled for silver after winning the title at the previous three editions , Incheon 2014, Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022.The final was a fiercely contested and thrilling encounter from start to finish, with Bahrain eventually prevailing by a single goal after capitalizing on a number of unforced errors by the Qatari players that proved costly. Arrow
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Beach Volleyball Team Continues Title Defence at Aichi-Nagoya 2026

NAGOYA, Japan – Qatar’s beach volleyball team (Qatar 1)  comprising Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, continued its impressive campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, booking a place in the quarter-finals with a convincing straight-sets victory over Vietnam in the Round of 16.The Qatari duo dominated proceedings and secured the opening set 21-16 before producing an even more commanding display in the second, winning it 21-9 to seal their place in the last eight.The victory underlined Younousse and Tijan’s strong form as they advance to the decisive stages of the competition. The Qatari pair have impressed since the beginning of the tournament and remain firmly focused on their ultimate objective of retaining the gold medal they won at the previous Asian Games in China.Meanwhile, Qatar’s (Qatar 2 ) beach volleyball team, represented by Moussa Al-Khair and Ehab Mohammed, exited the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after suffering a 2-0 defeat to China in their Round of 16 encounter. Arrow

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