Asian Club Handball Championship draw held

HADERABAD, India, October 09, 2017 – The draw ceremony of the prestigious Asian Club Handball Championship 2017 was conducted in Hyderabad city of India on Sunday.Based on the draw result, Qatar's Dohail club is pooled in group (A) along with Al Noor (KSA), Al Sharjah (UAE), A Naft (Iran), Muscat (Oman), while Qatar second representative Al Ahli are distributed in group (B) beside Service (India), Rakour (Uzbekistan), Al Najma (Bahrain) and Police (Iraq).On other hand, five fixtures will be held in the second round of Qatar's Men Handball League 2017 at Dohail sport Arena on Monday. Al Wakrah will take on Al Arabi, Al Sadd will face Al Gharafa, Al Rayyan will shake hands with Qatar, Al Khor will meet Al Ahli and Al Shamal will lock horns against Dohail.

QSRF honours Qatari sailors after their triumph in Kuwait Regatta

Doha, October 9, 2017-The Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) yesterday felicitated Abdulrahman al-Nasr and Fares al-Bakri after they won gold in the Laser 4.7 and Laser RDK events at the 10th Kuwait International Regatta.The sailors were honoured at the federation's headquarters in the presence of QSRF Chief Abdullah al-Sulaiti and other board officials. Al-Sulaiti expressed his happiness with the results of the federation's sailors in Kuwait and credited Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani for his overwhelming support to the federation. He said that the achievement was possible thanks to the efforts of the officials, coaches and players of the federation, praising al-Nasr and al-Bakri for their hard work.“The success of the Qatari sailors proves that the federation is on the right track. QSRF's aim is to develop the sailing and rowing sport in Qatar and create a platform for new generations to win titles for the country," al-Sulaiti said. He was confident that al-Nasr and al-Bakri will develop their skills in the future and win more medals nationally and internationally. “The federation has many players who require support and encouragement in order to develop their skills and be able to achieve more titles for the country in the future," QSRF president noted,Al-Nasr was satisfied with his achievement in the Laser 4.7 category. “The competition was a chance to develop my skills and continue to prepare for the Asian Sailing Championship to be held in Indonesia in 2018. I hope to continue to do well for my country," he said,The 15-year-old sailor said he became interested in the sport as it was different and there aren't many Qatari sailors, hoping that his win will attract new players. On the other hand, Fares al-Bakri said: “Sailing is a unique sport. It develops your personality as you have to take tough decisions in a pressure situations. Winning gold in the Laser RDK will work as a motivation to achieve more be it nationally or internationally."

Qatar qualify to Grand Front Osaka Open final

​Osaka, October 9, 2017-Qatar '2' beach volleyball team of Julio Cesar Do Nascimento and Ahmed Tijan entered the final of the AVC Beach Tour's Grand Front Osaka Open defeating Indonesia '1' (2-0) in Japan yesterday. Qatar '2' will play against Indonesia '2' in the final. Meanwhile, the Qatar '1' team of Jefferson Santos Perreira and Cherif Younousse defeated Indonesia '1' in the third place match.After participating in Grand Front Osaka Master, the Qatar beach volleyball team will fly to China to take part in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Qinzhou Open which will be held from October 11 to 15 on the Gold Coast of Maowei Sea.

Qatar, Mexico play to draw in friendly

DOHA, October 09, 2017-Qatar's national Olympic team played out a 2-2 draw against Mexico yesterday in a friendly match at Al Sadd Club's Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. The match was a preparation for Qatar ahead of the U-23 Asia Cup, which will take place in China from January 9 to 30.The Maroon have secured their place in the finals after topping their group in the qualifiers that were staged in Doha in July. Mexico's international status as one of the big teams around the world means the match was beneficial for Qatar and will reflect on the team's preparations for the finals and increase the experience of the players.

Stage set for Qatar Classic

DOHA, October 9, 2017-With less than three weeks to the first match of the 2017 Qatar Classic, the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex has already began to wear a new look in preparation for the five-day prestigious tournament.Considering the great importance of this PSA World Series event, the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) under the dynamic leadership of Nasser al Khelaifi, is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring all hands are on the deck in bringing to squash lovers in the country a carnival-like atmosphere of fun and entertainment from October 29 November 3.Necessary branding materials are already being put in place and the courts are getting the required facelifts in readiness for the tournament.A record $165,000 prize money will be up for grabs as the world's best players led by World No.1 Gregory Gaultier, defending champion Karim Abdel Gawad, two-time winner Mohamed ElShorbagy and 2009 champion Nick Matthew battle it out for the second World Series title of the 2017/18 season in addition to Qatar's Abdallah Al Tamimi.The Doha tournament is one of the richest in the series with the winner scheduled to go home this year with $24, 225 in cash prize while the runner-up gets richer by $14,820.Being held under a new management (QTSBF), the 2017 Qatar Classic is witnessing a new phase with major improvements in all aspects of the tournament, including the unveiling of a new tournament logo, for the great benefits of players, officials and fans alike.The 2017 Qatar Classic is also expected to get the best media coverage ever in its 17-year history with a remarkable increase in the number of international media delegates, representing some of the world most renowned outfits, accredited for the event."It is a great honour to once again showcase to the world Qatar's great reputation as an organiser of world class events. The 2017 Qatar Classic is planned to be the best ever and we are working round the clock to ensure that no stone is left unturned in achieving this," Tariq Zeinal, QTSBF Secretary-General and Tournament Director said."Our commitment in ensuring players, fans, officials and every other person associated with this tournament have the best of time in Qatar remains unflinching and everything is almost set for a fun-filled week of squash in Doha," he added.The qualifying stages of the Qatar Classic will be held between October 27-28, where six Qatari players, including the highly-talented Syed Azlan Amjad will be in action.

Ali bin Khalid to participate in 3 Arab League rounds

DOHA, October 7, 2017-Qatar's Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani will participate in the 3 Arab Show Jumping League to be staged in Morocco. Sheikh Ali bin Khalid will be accompanied by a number of national team riders to be selected by Jan Tops, Coach of Qatar national show Jumping team. Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani who was selected as the best rider in Asia will be eager to collect the highest possible number of points to qualify to the world cup. It is worth mentioning that Sheikh Ali bin Khalid finished Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the sixth place.