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9 Oct’ 2022
Team Qatar qualify to AFC U17 Asian Cup Finals
Muscat: Qatar advanced to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Finals after a 4-1 victory over Lebanon confirmed them as winners of Group C of the Qualifiers on Sunday.
Having defeated Oman 2-1 on Friday, Qatar knew a win would confirm their spot in the Finals and they enjoyed a dream start with forward Tahsin Mohammed Alhagri giving them the lead in the eighth minute.
Qatar, however, had to wait till the second half to widen their advantage with substitute Ahmad Nasirmahmood scoring their second in the 63rd minute.
Defender Ali Mohammad Shahabi scored their third in the 68th minute.
An own goal by Rashid Muneer Mazeeq in the 74th minute gave Lebanon a glimmer of hope only for Esmail Musaed Alahrak to score Qatar's fourth in the 80th to emphatically confirm their position as the group winners.
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Doha Receives Asian Para Games Flag as Journey to 2030 Continues
Nagoya: Qatar has formally received the Asian Para Games Flag at the Closing Ceremony of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, marking the transition to Doha as the next host of the Asian Para Games in 2030.The Handover follows Qatar’s receipt of the Asian Games Flag earlier this month and reinforces Doha 2030’s commitment to welcoming athletes from across Asia for both the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.The ceremony recognised the achievements of athletes competing in Nagoya and celebrated the role of Para sport in inspiring families, communities and future generations across the continent.Dr Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain, Chief Executive Officer of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee, said: ‘Receiving the Asian Para Games Flag is a proud and meaningful moment for Qatar. It reflects our responsibility as the next host and our belief that athletes must remain at the heart of every Games experience. Our ambition is to welcome athletes from across Asia into an environment where they are respected, supported and able to perform at their best’.
Adham El Deeb Wins Junior and Cadet Fencing World Cup Title
Tunisia: Qatar fencing celebrated an unprecedented achievement as Team Qatar’s Adham El Deeb claimed the Junior and Cadet Fencing World Cup title in Tunisia, defeating his Russian opponent 15–9 in the foil final.The victory highlights the significant progress of fencing in Qatar and the talent of Qatari athletes, adding to the country’s sporting successes across a range of disciplines.
Ali Al Mohannadi Wins Rifle Gold at Kazakhstan Open Shooting Grand Prix
Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Team Qatar’s Ali Al Mohannadi won gold at the Open Shooting Grand Prix currently taking place in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The championship runs until 28 October and features 221 male and female shooters representing 14 countries and 14 national federations affiliated with the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).The championship features rifle, pistol and shotgun events, including trap and skeet. Results also count towards the ISSF world rankings, giving competitors an opportunity to improve their international standing.Al Mohannadi secured the men’s 50m rifle prone title after a closely contested competition against shooters from Kazakhstan and Kuwait. He performed consistently across all six series, finishing first with a total of 623.1 points. Kazakhstan’s Islam Satpayev took silver with 621.5 points, while neutral athlete Arseniy Livantsov claimed bronze with 620.4 points.Qatar’s delegation comprises rifle shooters Ali Al Mohannadi and Maha Al Ali, alongside coach Mariem Talbi. The delegation is headed by Jassim Al Saad, an administrator at the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association.Mohammed Abdulmohsen, Chairman of the Pistol, Rifle and Running Target Committee at the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, praised Al Mohannadi’s gold medal achievement. He said the victory reflected the progress of shooting in Qatar and the association’s efforts to provide athletes with the best possible conditions to achieve strong results at international and continental competitions.Abdulmohsen said the event featured a high standard of competition among leading Asian shooters, with closely matched competitors battling for the top positions. He added that Al Mohannadi delivered an outstanding performance throughout the six series, demonstrating the concentration, consistency and confidence needed to secure a well-deserved gold medal.
Qatar win gold at World Military Beach Volleyball Championship
Muscat: Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan claimed gold and the men’s title at the fifth World Military Beach Volleyball Championship, hosted by Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, after defeating Brazil in straight sets in the final.Younousse and Tijan delivered impressive performances throughout the tournament, sealing a 2–0 victory in the final to secure first place and the gold medals, while the Brazilian pair finished runners-up and took silver.In the third-place play-off, Oman’s military team secured bronze with a 2–1 victory over Germany to earn their place on the podium.The men’s competition featured eight nations: Qatar, Brazil, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Algeria, Sri Lanka and hosts Oman, who fielded two teams. Six nations contested the women’s event: Oman, Algeria, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands.In the women’s competition, Germany claimed the title and gold medal after defeating France in straight sets. Sri Lanka secured bronze with victory over Algeria, while Germany also received the Fair Play Award.The seven-day championship featured 39 matches, comprising 28 in the men’s competition and 11 in the women’s event, with strong competition among the participating teams.The world title caps a year of achievements for Younousse and Tijan. In 2026, the Qatari pair won gold at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games, securing their third consecutive Asian Games title following victories at Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022. They also claimed gold at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, won the Doha Asian Open and were named Asia’s Best Beach Volleyball Players for 2026.The world title adds to Younousse and Tijan’s achievements and further strengthens their standing among the leading beach volleyball pairs in Asia and on the international stage.