Russell wins IBSF World Billiards Long-format Title

​DOHA, November 17, 2017 - Englishman Mike Russell defeated compatriot Robert Hall 1500-1284 to win the IBSF world billiards long-format title at Al Arabi Sports Club in Doha on Wednesday.Russell started with a bang in the final, with breaks of 344 and 169 giving him a definite edge over his rival right at the start. But Hall came back strongly as breaks of 198, 80, 105 and 131 helped him take a 140- point lead over Russell at the end of the first session.In second session Russell started up with another break of 260 points and followed it up with 197 and 107 to cement his lead while Hall replied with 123 and 153 to stay in the race.But a final break of 149 helped Russell had the final say and clinch his sixth world title in the format. Pankaj Advani (India), who had won the 150 up format earlier, and Nay Thway Oo (Myanmar) shared joint bronze.IBSF President Mubarak Al Khayarin awarded the winner at a ceremony which was also graced by the presence of QBSF chief Mohammed Mubarak Al Ramzani, IBSF Executive and OBSF President Barrie Jones, and other officials including Sultan Al Suwaidi, Yacoub Fakhroo, Abdul Rehman Kuwari, Maryam Al-Malki, (Competition Manager), and Master of Ceremony Shoaib Alam Khan.

Salman Mohammed opens Qatar Show Jumping Championship campaign with victory

​DOHA, November 17, 2017 - Riding on his home turf Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Salman Mohammed Al Emadi delighted all with a decisive win in the feature class on the opening day of the QNB Qatar International CSI4* Showjumping Championship on Thursday. Salman and his consistent 6-year-old chestnut gelding Zorro Z were once again a perfect match combined in the Table A, Special Two Phases FEI Art. 274.5.6 (145cm) event. The growing-in-stature rider and his smooth galloping horse jumped clear in 35.34secs to collect the first prize of €6,765. Salman, who took to the sport following his father's love for equestrian, pipped Derin Demirsoy by 1.53secs. Speaking of his win, Salman said,"It was a great win. I'm very happy with my horse's performance on the first day and we are looking forward to the next two days of competition."My horse jumped really great and that is what I was expecting from Zorro Z. I hope he can continue the same way. When I entered the championships, I was ready. Now we are looking forward to the next competition in this championship."Turkey's Demirsoy, riding Dadjak Ter Puttenen, needed 36.87secs and the effort fetched him €4,920.He too was happy with the show."It was a great start for me and my horse. It was a good day. You know never know in this sport, but today everything went according to plan."Australia's Edwina Tops-Alexander, an accomplished and Olympic rider, went into the ring on eight-year-old bay Veronese Teamjoy and was equally impressive but finished in the third place in 38.32secs and won €3,690. Earlier in the Table A, Against the Clock 130/135cm class, Qatar's Salmeen Sultan al Suwaidi rode Guilder's Empire of the Sun to victory in 58.75secs. Salmeen was 5.51secs faster than compatriot Awad al Qahtani, who on Cassander Van Het Bremhof finished second in 64.26secs. Salmeen had also finished fourth in the feature 145cm class riding Cantaro 32. In the day's first event, Two Phases 120cm, Qatar's Saeed Nasser al Qadi stood out on Jessico 4 winning in 24.17secs with all clear rounds in a field of 39 riders. The other two podium finishes also went to Qatar riders Mohammad al Ghazali (on (Jackson 58) and Ghanim Nasser al Qadi (on Fudine) respectively.

Qatari stars ready for FINA/Airweave Swimming World Cup Final Round

​DOHA, November 17, 2017 – Qatar's swimmers Mohammed Fahad Hussain and Kreem Salamah Salah are due to participate in the 8th round (Final Round) of FINA/Airweave Swimming World Cup 2017 ( 25m) scheduled for Singapore on Saturday and Sunday respectively.The Qatari duo accompanying by their coach Sheriff Al Hannawi left Doha earlier on Friday to Singapore for the prestigious event.Qatar swimmers had shown impressive performance in all previous rounds of FINA/Airweave Swimming World Cup 2017 ( 25m).

Qatar riders set for the battle against international stars

DOHA, November 16, 2017 - With a contingent of 32 riders and 44 horses, hosts Qatar will test their skills against the challenge of competitors from more than ten nations in the World Cup qualifying QNB Al Rayyan CSI4* International Showjumping Championship which gets under way at the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) arena on Thursday.Leading the home show will be the recent Longines Global Champions Tour Doha Grand Prix champion Bassem Hassan Mohammed (on Gunder and The Toymaker) and Olympian Sheikh Ali bin Khalid al Thani (on Armstrong Van De Kapel and his favourite First Devision).Also in action will be the many upcoming and promising national riders who have been excelling in the on-going 12-leg Hathab series. Sheikha Fatima Jabor YJ al Thani will be one of the women riders from Qatar along with Haya Mohammed al Marri and Tamader Said al Marri.From Australia, Edwina Tops-Alexander will be seen in action on her two horses -- Inca Boy van T Vianahof and Mezzaluna Tok. For Great Britain, Alexandra Thornton with her two horses Charielle and HHS Figero will head into the four-star contest.Five riders and nine horses will be participating under the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) flag. Uzbekistan with five athletes and five horses are one of the participating nations whose riders will also be looking to qualify for the FEI World Cup.On Wednesday, the mandatory veterinary check of the horses was conducted and most of the riders seemed eager and excited ahead of the main competition which kicks off at 1.30pm on Thursday.List of athletes and horses competiting. Australia: Edwina Tops-Alexander (Inca Boy van T Vianahof and Mezzaluna Tok).FEI Flag: Rakan al Hasawi (Dennis, Denver), Yara al Hunaidi (Carivari, Dinky Toy van de Castershoeve), Ali al Khorafi (Cheril, Loki Doki), Fatma Kh AAA al Ghanem (Van Carnute), Lujain bin Essa (Broere Wing, Lanzado).Great Britain: Alexandra Thornton (Charielle, HHS Figero).Greece: Athina Onassis (Cinsey, Vannan).Indonesia: Wahyu Ferry Hadiyanto (Hart Attack), Raymen Kaunang (Dynamic Diablo).Jordan: Ibrahim Bisharat Hani (Chactino, Old Chap).Kyrgyzstan: Kamil Sabitov (Cunera).Pakistan: Nigah Hussain (Timpex Cabale). Qatar: Hazim Mohammad Abara (Evina), Faleh al Ajami (Concordija, Ulano), Ali Abdullah al Ajeil (Blanca), Rashid Jaber al Amri (Ben D Aelsterhof), Hamad al Attiyah (Clinton), Rashid Khejaim al Azba (Outline de Beaufour, Santos); Ahmed Mohammed al Badi (Nenya), Khalid al Emadi (Tamira IV), Nasser al Ghazali (Casmir's Son, Quel Homme), Mansoor Bandar al Hoban (Tagfart 111 Z), Rashid Jassim al Kaabi (Henrico), Khalifa Abdulla al Khaldi (Dusty), Faisal Abdulhadi al Marri (Le Premier), Hamad Towaim Ali al Marri (Chin van de Kranenburg), Hayan Mohammed al Marri (Vrome van de Roshoeve), Mohammed Salem al Marri (Gin Tonic van de Kranenburg), Rashid Towain Ali al Marri (Beyonce, Chupa Chups 12), Tamader Said al Marri (Lucky Lady), Ghanim Nasser al Qadi (Fudine), Hamad Nasser al Qadi (S I E C Lonnie, St. Lucia), Mohammed Nasser al Qadi (Ferrari P.H.), Mohammed Khalid al Qashouti (Goldan), Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi (SIEC Cosmos Wijgaardhoeve Z), Obaid Ali al Sanari (Quentin), Mohammed Sultan al Suwaidi (Numero Uno), Salmen Sultan al Suwaidi (Cantaro 32, Guilder's Empire of the Sun), Sheikh Ali al Thani (Armstrong van de Kapel, First Devision), Sheikha Fatima Jabor YJ al Thani (Ungarin), Awad al Qahtani (Cassander van het Bremhof, gerenice of Colors), Mohammed Said Haidan (Casanova, Expresso), Mohammed Abdulla Juma (Viva La Corde), Bassem Hassan Mohammed (Gunder, The Toymaker).Russian Federation: Vladimir Tuganov (Qualidam, Suspens Floreval). Turkey: Derin Demirsoy (Dadjak Ter Puttenen, Harry K). Uzbekistan: Bakhromjon Gaziev (Levicci), Umid Kamilov (CJ Baba van de Roshoeve), Gairat Nazarov (Carmeno), Okil Sobirjonov (E Clintop), Azam Tolibbaev (Bel Rose van het Goor).

Qatar makes glory in Arab Table Tennis Championship

BEIRUIT, Lebanon, November 16, 2017 – Qatar and Al Sadd sport clubs made glorious and historical achievements for the country after securing the first and second places in the Arab Club Table Tennis Championship 2017 held in Beirut, Lebanon recently.Qatar sports club had confidently claimed the title of the prestigious Arab Club Table Tennis Championship 2017, following their deserving 3-2 victory over countrymen Al Sadd in the final match held in Beirut on Sunday.Both Qatari sides displayed impressive performance in the final clash , but Qatar SC confirmed supremacy to end the match 3-2.Al Sadd SC managed in the second place while the bronze medal went to Al Maadi (Egypt) after defeating Al Fadi Al Aqdas ( Lebanon) 3-2.At the administrative level, Qatar's Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi retained his post as the President of Arab Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) while his countrymen Mohammed Abdallah Saleh and Sultan Al Moftah have been approved by ATTF's Executive Board to assume the posts of Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General in ATTF.

Students sparkle in SOP football competition

BEIRUIT, Lebanon, November 16, 2017 – Qatar and Al Sadd sport clubs made glorious and historical achievements for the country after securing the first and second places in the Arab Club Table Tennis Championship 2017 held in Beirut, Lebanon recently.Qatar sports club had confidently claimed the title of the prestigious Arab Club Table Tennis Championship 2017, following their deserving 3-2 victory over countrymen Al Sadd in the final match held in Beirut on Sunday.Both Qatari sides displayed impressive performance in the final clash , but Qatar SC confirmed supremacy to end the match 3-2.Al Sadd SC managed in the second place while the bronze medal went to Al Maadi (Egypt) after defeating Al Fadi Al Aqdas ( Lebanon) 3-2.At the administrative level, Qatar's Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi retained his post as the President of Arab Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) while his countrymen Mohammed Abdallah Saleh and Sultan Al Moftah have been approved by ATTF's Executive Board to assume the posts of Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General in ATTF.