Qatar Curling Team triumphs over Saudi Arabia at Asian Winter Games

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February 9, 2025
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9-February-2025

Qatar Curling Team triumphs over Saudi Arabia at Asian Winter Games

Harbin, China – The Qatar curling team delivered a strong performance, defeating Saudi Arabia 10-4 in their opening match of the team curling competition at the 9th Asian Winter Games – Harbin 2025, currently underway in China until February 14.

Despite a valiant effort, the Qatari team faced a tough challenge in their second match, falling to Japan 2-12. The Qatar national curling team showcased a strong lineup, featuring Abdulrahman Qassem Al-Yafie, Ahmed Saad Al-Fahad, Nasser Abdulrahman Al-Yafie, and Mohammed Hassan Al-Nuaimi.

On the women's side, the Qatar curling team faced a challenging start in their opening match against the Philippines, falling 1-13 despite their determined efforts.

Representing Qatar in the women's competition were Sarah Hamoud Al-Qaet, Fatima Ahmed Al-Fahad, Husseina Hassan Al-Fahad, and Amina Hamoud Al-Qaet.

The Qatari squad for the tournament comprises 12 talented athletes: Men’s team: Abdulrahman Qassem Al-Yafei, Ahmed Saad Al-Fahad, Nasser Abdulrahman Al-Yafei, Mubarak Salem Al-Marri, Mohammed Hassan Al-Nuaimi, and Nayef Badr Al-Rumaihi. Women’s team: Al-Dana Ahmed Al-Fahad, Sarah Hamoud Al-Qaet, Fatima Ahmed Al-Fahad, Haseena Hassan Al-Fahad, Mubarka Salem Al-Abdullah, and Amina Hamoud Al-Qaet.

This edition of the Asian Winter Games marks a historic milestone, boasting a record-breaking 1,275 athletes (755 men and 520 women) representing 34 National Olympic Committees across the continent.