SOP Organisers hold technical meeting

DOHA, October 27, 2017 – The Organizing Committee of the Schools Olympic Program 2017-2018 held a productive technical meeting with the SOP competitions directors at the Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) Headquarters on Thursday.The meeting saw a fascinating discussions from attendees who shined spotlights on the work mechanism in the upcoming stage and show their concrete desire to organize an exceptional SOP version this year.Senior representatives from the QSSF, SOP sport directors, coaches, supervisors and QOC sports affairs attended the meeting.

QOC celebrates World Walking Day

DOHA, October 27, 2017 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) organized sport celebration on the occasion of World Walking Day Anniversary at the Park of the Museum of Islamic Art on Thursday.The global one-day sport event which is organized under the umbrella of the Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA) brought together students from different schools across the country and elite former Qatari athletes.An estimated 500 students representing 20 schools in Qatar took part in the festival, beside a number of former Qatari football stars including goalkeeper Hussain Al Rumaihi, striker Abdulaziz Hassan and defender Jassim Al Tamimi. Thursday's festival aims to popularize the concept of “Sport For All " among local community members and maximize their awareness on the sport in general and Walking in particular.The prestigious one day sport event has received an overwhelming turnout and saw considerable participation from students , athletes, sport stars and society individuals.In a post-event press release on Thursday, captain Hussain Al Rumaihi appreciated QOC efforts and named the walking sport as strong message to all young generation , students and community members, called on all parties to engage in this event annually.In the closing scene, the TAFISA's participation certificates were distributed among all participants respectively.

QSAF organizes Junior Shooting Friendly Tournament

DOHA, October 27, 2017 – Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation (QSAF) organized Junior Shooting Friendly Tournament at Losail Shooting complex on Thursday.In the one-day event, Hamad Al Motawah claimed the gold medal in the 10m rifle event, Abdullah Al Motawah took the silver medal, while bronze medal went to Ahmed Al Kholaifi.The QSAF Secretary General, Magid Ahmed Al Nuaimi, the crowned the winners in a festive sport scene.

Second Hathab leg at Al Shaqab on Friday

DOHA, October 27, 2017 - After having successfully hosted the opening leg of Hathab, Qatar's new QR1mn equestrian series, Al Shaqab's Indoor Arena will host the second leg on Friday.The second of the 12-leg series will see competitions in both showjumping and dressage, and organisers are expecting an overwhelming response from riders this time too as the competition gains popularity. The veterinarian check for horses was held Thursday , followed by a technical meeting for the riders. A total of six competitions – four in showjumping and two in dressage – will be held this weekend too, with riders as young as 12 in action. In the opening leg, Hamad Nasser al-Qadi, astride SIEC Lonnie, had won the feature class.Hathab, meaning 'Canter' in Arabic, is an initiative launched by Qatar Olympic Committee president HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The series is open for Qatari nationals and also to residents of Qatar. The event is being conducted jointly by Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Al Shaqab.Organisers aim to improve the standard of horse riding among Qatari youths through Hathab, while also encouraging the involvement of private stables and individual horse owners to increase awareness of horsemanship as part of Qatar's history and tradition. Results of the competition will be used in the selection process of riders to represent Qatar in future international competitions. Each leg will carry points, with only top seven results to be counted, and an overall winner to be declared at the end of series. Seven events will be held at Al Shaqab and five at QEF's Outdoor Arena.Around 150 riders, from as young as six, will be in action with free admission for spectators. The events will consist of five categories: Future Riders Program (6-12 years old), Children (12-14 years old); Junior (Small Tour 14-18 years old), Young Rider (Medium Tour 16-21 years old) and Senior (Big Tour- over 21-year-old).The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) rules and regulations will be followed and all competitions will be shown live on Al Kass channel.

Qatar Classic Squash tournament to begin on October 29

​DOHA, October 21, 2017-The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) intensified its ongoing preparations for the Qatar Classic Squash Tournament.Most of the top players of the world are featuring in the five-day event, which will be held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex from October 29.Tariq Zainal, QTSBF Secretary-General and tournament director, said the tournament is a major fixture in the world and is important for the top players in terms of gaining valuable points and improving their rankings. He added that the prize money of the World Series event tournament has also been increased by QTSBF President Nasser al-Khelaifi to $165,000 this year.The QTSBF has awarded a wild card to Qatari player Abdulla al-Tamimi, the world's No. 42, in the main round, while six other Qatar players will take part in the qualifying rounds. The winner of the event will take home $24,225 and the runner-up stands to gain $14,820.

Qatar to take on Iran in a friendly match

​Doha, October 21, 2017- Qatar U-19 football team will take on their Iranian counterparts in a friendly match in Doha on Saturday. The match has been scheduled to give the squad match practice ahead of the November 4 to 8 AFC U-19 Qualifying Championship to be held in Doha.The qualifying event will also feature teams from Lebanon and Iraq.Squad: Hashim Ali, Bahaa Ellethy, Ahmed Suhail, Yousef Abdulrazzak, Nasser Peer, Abdullah Saai, Abdulla Almursi, Homam Elamin, Andri Syaputra, Nasser Alahraq, Nasser Al Kaabi, Nasser Al Harbi, Mohammed Al Naimi, Nasser Alyazidi, Khaled Saleh, Khaled Mansour, Shehab Ellethy, Youssef Farahat, Mahmoud Abunada, Ali Karami, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim, Marwan Sherif, Khaldoon Ismaiel, Adam Mohammed,Mohammed Waad, Ahmed Al Janhi and Ahmed Al Minhali.