Serena Sheikh shines with silver at WTT Youth Contender in Jordan

Amman: Qatari rising star Serena Sheikh captured the silver medal in the U-13 Women’s Singles at the WTT Youth Contender Amman, marking a significant step forward in her young career.Making her debut on the international stage, Serena impressed with her fearless attacking play, advancing comfortably through the group stages before powering her way to the final.In the semifinal, Serena edged out Syria’s Rachel Abboud in a thrilling five-set duel (3–2), demonstrating resilience and composure under pressure. She carried that momentum into the championship match against Iraq’s Athmar Nasser, which also went the distance. Despite her valiant effort, Serena narrowly lost 3–2, finishing with a well-earned silver medal.Her achievement underscores the emergence of a new generation of Qatari table tennis talent and highlights the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s vision to build competitive squads capable of excelling on regional and global stages. Serena’s performance not only boosts her own profile but also strengthens Qatar’s growing legacy in youth table tennis.

Qatar U-16 Basketball Team to Face Tunisia in Arab Championship

Cairo: Qatar’s under-16 basketball team will wrap up their preliminary round campaign at the 22nd Arab Championship, currently taking place in Cairo, Egypt, with a matchup against Tunisia on Friday, August 15, 2025. Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM at Hall 3 of the Cairo International Stadium complex.The tournament features six teams — Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt — competing in a single round-robin format. The top two teams will progress to the final on August 17, while the third- and fourth-place teams will contest the bronze medal.Team Qatar head into the clash following a 35-57 loss to Algeria, where the Algerians took control early with quarter leads of 12-5, 15-7, and 14-3. Despite a stronger showing in the final quarter (20-16), Qatar were unable to close the gap.This tournament appearance reflects the Qatar Basketball Federation’s strategy to invest in youth development and lay the foundations for a competitive national side in future regional and international competitions.So far, Qatar have suffered defeats to Bahrain (58-90), Kuwait (59-61), and hosts Egypt (58-79), showing flashes of improvement, particularly in the third quarter against Egypt (14-13). With four points from their campaign, the team will be aiming to sign off on a positive note against Tunisia.The Qatari delegation is led by Abdullah Sultan Al-Jaber, board member of the Qatar Basketball Federation, with youth teams director Khalid Al-Maghni providing support. 

Team Qatar to face Lebanon in friendly on August 24

Doha: Spain’s Julen Lopetegui, head coach of Qatar’s senior national football team, has scheduled two friendly matches this August as part of preparations for the Asian playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026.The first match will see Qatar take on Lebanon on August 24 in Doha, followed by a second friendly against the Qatar Olympic team, which is itself preparing for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers to be held in Doha starting September 1.Lopetegui plans to use these matches to give playing time to several players who did not feature in last month’s friendlies against Ukraine’s Metalist and Italy’s Udinese during the team’s training camp in Austria.It is worth noting that Qatar will face Bahrain and Russia on September 3 and 7 respectively in Doha, as part of its Asian playoff preparations. Doha will also host the group matches of Qatar’s qualifying campaign, which includes Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The Maroon will first play Oman on October 8, before meeting the UAE on October 14.

Qatar U-16 Basketball Team to take on Algeria in Arab Championship

Doha: Qatar’s under-16 basketball team will look to break their winless streak when they meet Algeria on Thursday in the fourth round of the 22nd Arab Championship for Juniors, taking place at the Cairo International Stadium complex. The game tips off at 5:00 PM in Hall No. 3.The young Qatari side has endured a tough start to the tournament, falling 58-90 to Bahrain, losing a nail-biter 59-61 to Kuwait, and going down 58-79 to host Egypt, despite a strong showing in the third quarter (14-13).Algeria, meanwhile, has been in strong form, collecting five points from three games. They stunned Egypt 76-74 in their opener, suffered an 80-54 loss to Bahrain, and bounced back with a 67-61 victory over Tunisia, boosting their chances of reaching the final.Six nations — Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt — are contesting the title in a single round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the championship game on August 17.For Qatar, Thursday’s clash is more than just a chance to climb the standings — it’s an opportunity to test themselves against one of the competition’s most disciplined sides. The coaching staff will use Wednesday’s rest day to fine-tune defensive assignments, improve offensive efficiency, and prepare the players mentally for a spirited push toward victory.

Warm Welcome for Qatar Youth Boxing Team Returning from Asian Championship

Doha: The Qatar youth boxing team returned to Doha today following their remarkable participation in the Asian Youth Championship, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 30 to August 12.The tournament witnessed a standout performance from boxer Fares Al Thani, who secured the bronze medal in the +90kg weight category — a new achievement added to Qatar’s continental boxing record.Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, the delegation was greeted by H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation; Mr. Sultan Hassan Al Jammali, Secretary General of the Federation; and Mr. Ghanem Saleh Al Kuwari, Board Member and Head of the Boxing Committee. They congratulated champion Fares Al Thani and the team on their accomplishment, reaffirming the Federation’s continued support for developing the sport and preparing athletes for upcoming competitions.H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani praised the team’s outstanding showing, saying:“We are proud of what our boxer Fares Al Thani achieved at the Asian Youth Championship. This accomplishment is the result of hard work and consistent training, and it confirms we are on the right path toward building a generation capable of representing Qatar at the highest sporting stages. We promise to continue developing young talents and providing the best conditions to achieve more successes.”Fares Al Thani’s achievement marks a significant milestone in his sporting career, proving his skill in the ring with a strong performance and high fighting spirit that earned him a place on the podium and the honor of raising Qatar’s flag high in a tournament that featured fierce competition from some of Asia’s top boxers.This success is the product of years of dedication and intensive training, backed by the efforts of both the technical and administrative teams, serving as motivation for him and a new generation of boxers to continue the path of excellence and elevate Qatari boxing both locally and internationally.

Faris Al Thani claims Bronze at Asian Youth Boxing Championships

Bangkok, Thailand – Qatar’s boxing star Faris Al Thani continued his impressive continental form by winning the bronze medal at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships for the U-19 and U-22 categories, recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.This marks Al Thani’s second podium finish at the Asian level, following his bronze medal at last year’s Asian Junior Championships. The achievement highlights his consistency in delivering strong performances and cements his status as one of Qatar’s most promising young boxing talents.The medal came after fierce competition in which Al Thani showcased outstanding technical skills and remarkable fighting spirit against some of Asia’s top contenders. He now looks forward to building on this success and achieving more milestones that will raise Qatar’s profile on the international stage.