8th Katara Boxing Championship Concludes Successfully in Doha

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January 31, 2026
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31-January-2026

8th Katara Boxing Championship Concludes Successfully in Doha

DOHA – The 8th Katara Boxing Championship concluded successfully in Doha on Saturday after three exciting days of competition, attracting a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Organized by the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF), the championship featured both amateur and professional bouts. The amateur competitions were held during the first two days and included around 65 boxers from three age groups—Open, Youth, and Juniors. Athletes represented 15 clubs from Qatar, along with a team from Lebanon, and competed across 10 weight divisions.

The professional bouts took place on the final evening of the championship and featured six high-level matches marked by strong technical and tactical performances. World-class fighters competed for Asian and World titles sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC), in addition to the Diamond Belt.

In the opening bout, Russia’s Kerim Khan Kerimkhanov defeated Lebanon’s Abdulwahab Mashareqi on points after a closely contested fight. In the second bout, Russian boxer Ruslan Satiev secured a quick victory with a second-round knockout against Azerbaijan’s Bairam Shammadov.

The third fight saw Philippine boxer Jadalie Carolina Medeiros win on points over Iran’s Shirin Shabani after an intense eight-round contest. Algerian boxer Idriss Labidi claimed a decisive second-round knockout victory against Indonesia’s Rivo Rengkung in the fourth bout. In the fifth match, Iran’s Sajad Sattari defeated Thailand’s Kaonar with a second-round knockout.

The championship concluded with the sixth bout, where Russian boxer Ali Aliev earned a points victory over American Chip Moraza-Pollard following a strong and competitive fight.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani, President of the QBWF, said the event brought together all age categories, including Prep, Junior, Youth, and Elite/Professional. He explained that the first two days were dedicated to amateur competitions in the men’s, youth, and junior divisions, with 15 Qatari clubs and the Lebanese team competing for 26 gold medals across 10 weight categories.

Sheikh Fahad added that the final day was reserved for professional bouts, featuring world-ranked fighters competing for Asian and World WBC titles, as well as the Diamond Belt.

He noted that the Katara Boxing Championship is one of the key events on the QBWF calendar and is held annually to discover new boxing talent for national teams in different age groups. The tournament also provides clubs and training centers across the country with valuable opportunities to compete, gain experience, and improve their performance.

Sheikh Fahad described this edition as record-breaking, with higher participation than previous championships, including more clubs, academies, and international involvement from Lebanon. He emphasized that QBWF’s long-term strategy focuses on developing boxers, coaches, clubs, and academies, expanding the talent base, and attracting young athletes to represent Qatar at all levels.