Qatar Delegation Celebrates Swimming and Athletics Medalists at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

Nagoya: Qatar's delegation participating in the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, held a celebration to honour Team Qatar's athletes following their success in winning three medals, comprising two silver and one bronze, in swimming and athletics. The achievements mark another milestone for Qatari Para sports at the Games, which are taking place in Japan from October 18 to 24.The celebration, held at the Qatari delegation's headquarters in Nagoya, was attended by HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al Buenain, CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee; and Dr. Hassan Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Qatar Paralympic Committee, alongside Team Qatar athletes, coaches and administrative staff.The event recognised the achievements of Team Qatar's athletes, with swimmer Shamil Shahov claiming silver in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 event and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 event. Meanwhile, Ali Arshid added Qatar's second silver medal after finishing runner-up in the men's 100m wheelchair T34 event.The gathering formed part of ongoing efforts to recognise Team Qatar's achievements, encourage athletes to maintain their strong performances in the remaining competitions, and strengthen team spirit among members of the Qatari delegation, with the aim of securing further positive results and raising Qatar's flag high at continental and international sporting events.Team Qatar is represented at the fifth Asian Para Games by a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in three sports: swimming, athletics and goalball. The delegation is looking to add further medals to Qatar's tally during the remaining days of the Games.

Doha Fully Primed to Host FIP World Cup Qatar 2026

DOHA  - Doha has been fully primed to host an incredible edition of the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, scheduled for Nov. 2-7 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the Qatar Padel Federation has revealed.The contest will feature 32 national teams, bringing together some of the world's phenomenal male and female players, with 16 teams contesting the men's event and another 16 competing in the women's event.This third iteration follows the 2021 and 2024 iterations, further promoting international confidence in Qatar's organizational capabilities and solidifying Doha's stature as a global sporting hub. The event builds on Qatar's successful track record of hosting major international sporting events over the past several years.Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Secretary-General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) and director of the tournament, Tariq Darwish Zainal, asserted that preparations for the tournament had been completed, indicating that Doha was poised to deliver another phenomenal edition, combining high organizational standards with an outstanding experience for spectators and padel enthusiasts.All organizing committees and operational teams had finalized their logistical and coaching preparations, bending every effort toward ensuring a seamless tournament for players and fans alike, Zainal assured.Zainal underscored Qatar's growing expertise in staging wide-ranging international sporting competitions, including the 2021 and 2024 editions of the FIP World Cup. He noted that Qatari personnel had accumulated substantial experience, positioning them to deliver a top-flight championship.Zainal continued by highlighting Qatar's sustained efforts to promote the sport throughout the region and across Asia, citing its annual hosting of a major Premier Padel event, which attracts the world's top-rung male and female players and further strengthens the nation's position on the international padel calendar.  Turning to Qatar's campaign, Zainal said the national team ranked among the world's top 10 and would enter the competition eyeing a chance to build on its recent success. This follows the team's gold-medal triumph at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where padel made its Asian Games debut. Qatar will aim to mount a strong challenge, represent the country with distinction and secure a high finish, Zainal recalled. He added that the World Cup would assemble the world's top-ranked national teams, many of which bring profound experience and established records in international padel competition, setting the stage for a highly competitive championship.Executive Director of QTSBF Saad Al Mohannadi asserted that the courts hosting the tournament had been fully customized and tickets had been made available online through official platforms to facilitate access for domestic and international fans and create a distinctive festive atmosphere in the stands.Al Mohannadi highlighted the powerful confidence FIP has placed in Qatar by awarding it the rights to host the 2026 and 2028 editions back-to-back, describing the move as international recognition of the substantial organizational expertise Qatari personnel have accumulated, along with the global high-end infrastructure and sporting facilities the country provides.Qatar's successful hosting record, reinforced by the remarkable feats of the 2021 and 2024 editions, further strengthens Doha's standing as a global sporting hub. The award of two consecutive World Cup editions reflects the international confidence in the nation's organizational capabilities of staging a top-flight championship.So far, 15 national teams in each of the men's and women's categories have qualified for the FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament featuring some of the sport's leading international sides.In the men's competition, the qualified teams are hosts Qatar, reigning world champions Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, France, Chile, Sweden, the United States, Mexico, Paraguay, the Netherlands and Germany.In the women's competition, the qualified teams are hosts Qatar, Spain, Argentina, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Brazil, Belgium, the United States, Paraguay, Chile, Germany and Great Britain.The official draw and group allocations will take place once the joint African and Asian qualifiers conclude in Kuwait, scheduled for Oct. 26-30. National teams from the two continents will compete for the final 16th place in each category, with the successful sides securing their places in the Doha finals.The remaining qualification places will complete the field for a championship expected to bring together elite national teams and showcase the substantial depth of international padel. 

Team Qatar Athletes Claim Three Medals in Swimming and Athletics

Nagoya: Qatar's delegation competing at the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, claimed three medals on Tuesday, with swimmer Shamil Shahov and wheelchair racer Ali Arshid delivering a strong start for Team Qatar at the Games, which are being held in Japan from October 18 to 24, bringing together athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports.Qatar's three medals came through Shahov, who secured silver in the men's 100m breaststroke and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle, while Arshid added a second silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair race. Their achievements demonstrated Team Qatar's ability to compete at the highest level and reach the podium at the continental event.Team Qatar is represented at this year's Games by a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in three sports: swimming, athletics and goalball. The delegation is aiming to build on its early success and add further medals to Qatar's tally in the coming days, reflecting ongoing efforts to develop Para sports in Qatar and strengthen the country's competitiveness at major continental championships.Team Qatar swimmer Shamil Shahov secured the silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 event after finishing second in 1:13.17, behind Japan's Genki Saito, who claimed gold in 1:12.74. Iran's Abadi Karimi Jahan took bronze with a time of 1:13.47.Shahov had earlier opened Qatar's medal account at the Games by winning bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 event, finishing third in 4:33.09.Uzbekistan's Dmitry Khorlin claimed gold in the 400m freestyle with a time of 4:21.32, while his compatriot Egor Bolotov secured silver in 4:21.94.With two medals to his name, Shahov delivered an impressive performance in the swimming competitions, earning Team Qatar its first medals of the Games and strengthening the country's presence on the continental stage.Team Qatar's Ali Arshid claimed the silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair T34 event, finishing second in 14.95 seconds. 

Qatar International Taekwondo Championship Witness Thrilling Day of Youth Competition

DOHA - The youth and junior women’s competitions concluded on the third day of the sixth Qatar International Taekwondo Championships, organized by the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation at the Women’s Sports Arena. The four-day event will conclude on Wednesday, featuring 1,152 male and female athletes from more than 46 countries across four age categories: children, cadets, juniors and seniors.The day’s program featured 20 weight categories, with 10 contested in the boys’ and 10 in the girls’ divisions, producing a strong international field of medal winners.In the boys’ competition, gold medals went to Kazakhstan’s Ilugbek Turavikov in the under-45kg category, Egypt’s Yassin Tarek Marai in under-48kg, Jordan’s Abdullah Shaheen in under-51kg, Kazakhstan’s Brasat Bolat in under-55kg, and Kazakhstan’s Irkinov Bakhodir in under-59kg.Uzbekistan’s Akmal Akbarov claimed gold in the under-63kg category, while Kazakhstan’s Timur Rakbanov topped the podium in under-68kg. Jordan’s Ahmad Al Dahaksha won the under-73kg title, Uzbekistan’s Abdullaev Muhammad Aziz secured gold in under-78kg, and Uzbekistan’s Mikhail Abbasi triumphed in the over-78kg category.In the girls’ competition, Kazakhstan’s Milana Kalashnikova won gold in the under-42kg category, Egypt’s Aya Moataz Al Najjar prevailed in under-44kg, and the UAE’s Ghazal Bayam claimed the under-46kg title. France’s Omaima Al Assaq won gold in under-49kg, while Uzbekistan’s Friza Miminova topped the podium in under-52kg.

Kuwait’s Saif Wael Wins Fourth Qatar Squash Federation Challenger Title

DOHA  – Kuwait’s Saif Wael claimed the title at the fourth Qatar Squash Federation Challenger tournament, defeating Bahrain’s Yousuf Thani in straight games in the final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.Organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation, the tournament was held as part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour.Wael delivered a convincing performance to secure a 3–0 victory, winning 11–8, 11–5, 11–7 to capture the championship title.Following the awards ceremony, Tariq Darwish Zainal, Secretary-General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation, reaffirmed the federation’s commitment to staging tournaments across various categories and competitive levels.He emphasized that such events play a vital role in raising players’ competitive standards and improving the international rankings of Qatari players, while contributing to the continued growth of squash in Qatar and throughout the region.Zainal also commended the high level of competition displayed throughout the tournament and congratulated the winners on their achievements.

TotalEnergies Qatar Named Official Sponsor of FIP World Cup Qatar 2026

DOHA - The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation has signed a partnership agreement with TotalEnergies Qatar, naming the company the official sponsor of FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, which will take place in Doha from Nov. 2 to 7, with 32 national teams competing in the men's and women's categories.The agreement is part of the federation's efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector, support the development of padel and help ensure the success of international tournaments hosted by Qatar, amid growing global interest in the sport.Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Tariq Zainal, the tournament director, said the federation was proud of its longstanding partnership with TotalEnergies Qatar. He praised the company's sponsorship of the 2026 World Cup and its role in supporting sports and community initiatives, building on its continued backing of tournaments and events organized by the federation.