Thrilling Day Five Action Sees 69kg and 88kg Weightlifting Winners Crowned

DOHA -  The fifth day of competition at the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, held alongside the Arab Championship for Youth, Juniors, and Seniors and the West Asia Championship, delivered another thrilling chapter of elite lifting action. Organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation, the event continues to showcase exceptional strength, depth, and regional excellence on the platform.The spotlight today fell on the men’s 88kg and women’s 69kg categories, where intense rivalries unfolded across all three championships, culminating in the crowning of outstanding male and female champions.In the Arab Championship, 17 lifters contested the men’s 88kg division in a fiercely fought battle. Oman’s Amer Al Khangari dominated the senior category, sweeping three gold medals after lifting 156kg in the snatch, 195kg in the clean and jerk, and posting a commanding total of 351kg.Egypt’s Mostafa Mahmoud Bakry delivered a strong showing to secure two silver medals (snatch 149kg, total 324kg) and a bronze in the clean and jerk (175kg). Syria’s Mohammad Al Khattab added a silver in the clean and jerk (176kg) and a bronze in the total (315kg), while Lebanon’s Ali Al Khalil claimed bronze in the snatch with 141kg.In the youth division, Bakry reaffirmed his class with two gold medals (snatch 149kg, total 324kg) and a silver in the clean and jerk. Al Khattab answered with gold in the clean and jerk (176kg), silver in the total, and bronze in the snatch. Saudi Arabia’s Youssef Fakhri Al Mudrahim earned silver in the snatch (142kg) and bronze in the total, while Algeria’s Qassoum Abdulrahman secured bronze in the clean and jerk (158kg).The junior category saw Morocco’s Zahid Abdulrahim deliver a flawless performance, capturing three gold medals (snatch 112kg, clean and jerk 140kg, total 252kg). Yemen’s Mohammed Adel followed with three silver medals, while Saudi lifter Ali Hassan Al Sada completed the podium with three bronzes.The women’s 69kg contests were marked by razor-thin margins and outstanding performances. In the senior women’s division, Tunisia’s Jawaher Jasmi claimed gold in the clean and jerk (120kg) and the total (205kg), alongside a silver in the snatch. Egypt’s Abeer Mohamed impressed with gold in the snatch (90kg), silver in the total (193kg), and bronze in the clean and jerk. Morocco’s Shadia Chachoui added silver in the clean and jerk (104kg) and two bronzes.In the young women’s category, Abeer Mohamed continued her dominance, securing two gold medals (snatch and total) and a silver in the clean and jerk. Chachoui answered with gold in the clean and jerk and two silvers, while Saudi Arabia’s Nahid Mohammed earned three bronze medals.The girls’ junior division belonged entirely to Abeer Mohamed, who completed a remarkable sweep of three gold medals (snatch 90kg, clean and jerk 103kg, total 193kg). Syria’s Lujain Zarqaa took three silvers, and Nahid Mohammed once again collected three bronzes.As the championships progress, the Doha platforms continue to witness inspiring performances, rising talents, and memorable triumphs—affirming Qatar’s growing stature as a premier host of international weightlifting events. 

Team Qatar Shines on Day Five with Gold and Two Bronze Medals at Arab Shooting Championship

Muscat -  Team Qatar continued its impressive showing at the Arab Pistol and Rifle Championship, claiming one gold and two bronze medals on the fifth day of competition in Muscat. The championship, currently underway in the Omani capital, features 141 male and female shooters from 14 countries and will conclude on Friday.Qatar’s medals on Wednesday came in the 25m rapid-fire pistol event. In the women’s team competition, shooters Salma Al Mass, Doaa Rahmatallah, and Aisha Al Abdullah delivered an outstanding performance to secure the gold medal.In the men’s team event, Mohammed Abdulmohsen, Abdullah Al-Obaidly, and Mohammed Al Yafei captured the bronze medal, while Salma Al Mass added another honor with a bronze medal in the women’s individual competition.With these results, Qatar’s medal tally at the championship has now risen to 11 medals since the start of the event two gold, three silver, and six bronze highlighting the team’s consistency and competitive strength.Team Qatar is competing with a delegation of 17 shooters, including men, women, boys, and girls, across both rifle and pistol events. The delegation is headed by Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Ajji, Executive Director of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation and Head of the Rifle and Pistol Committee.The championship resumes on Thursday with the 25m central-fire pistol competitions for men, women, and teams. Qatar’s shooters are aiming to maintain their positive momentum, add further medals to their tally, and continue their presence on the podiums as the tournament reaches its decisive stages.

Ri Chong-song produces commanding show in Doha

Doha: In a commanding performance, North Korea’s Ri Chong-song Tuesday lifted 366kg in the 79kg weight class, surpassing the previous record held by Indonesia’s Rizki Juniansyah by one kilogram on day four of the Qatar International Cup - part of the combined 10th Qatar International Cup, the Arab Championship and the West Asian Championships.|With this new record, Chung-song solidified his status as one of the greatest weightlifters in the world. Ri Chong-song won all three gold medals in the snatch (162kg), clean and jerk (204kg) for a total of 366kg, setting a new world record. This achievement aligns him with fellow North Korean, Oh Kwang-ok, who holds a women’s record in the 58kg weight class.Despite his strong performance, he was unable to break the individual snatch and clean and jerk records, which remain with Egypt’s Abdelrahman Younes (166kg, snatch) and Indonesia’s Rizki Junyansah (205kg in the clean and jerk).The silver medals in the snatch and total went to Tunisian weightlifter Karim Ben Hnia (151kg and 336kg, respectively), while he also secured the bronze medal in the clean and jerk (185kg). Turkmen Gaygysyz Torayev won a silver medal in the clean and jerk (190kg) and a bronze medal in the total (330kg), while Saudi weightlifter Mohammed Bassam al-Marzouq won a bronze medal in the snatch (150kg).In the men’s competitions at the Arab Weightlifting Championships, which saw fierce competition as Tunisian weightlifter Karim Ben Hnia won three gold medals in the snatch (151kg), clean and jerk (185kg), for a of total (363kg).Saudi lifter al-Marzouq finished in second place, winning three silver medals in the snatch (150kg), clean and jerk (178kg), and total (328kg). Algerian lifter Farajallah Samir won two bronze medals in the snatch (140kg) and total (310kg), while Egyptian weightlifter Ali Abdel-Radi won a bronze medal in the clean and jerk with a lift of 175kg.The West Asian Weightlifting Championships were marked by strong participation, with Saudi weightlifter al-Marzouq winning three gold medals in the snatch (150kg), clean and jerk (178kg), and total (328kg).Bahraini weightlifter Abdullah Yahya al-Majdami came in second place, winning two silver medals in the clean and jerk (156kg) and total (286kg), and a bronze medal in the snatch (130kg). Emirati weightlifter Issa Rajab al-Balushi won a silver medal in the snatch (131kg), and Omani weightlifter Mahmoud al-Batashi won two bronze medals in the clean and jerk (155kg) and total (274kg).In the women’s competitions at the Arab Championship witnessed fierce competition in the 63kg weight class. Tunisian weightlifter Chaima Rahoumi won three gold medals in the snatch (89kg), clean and jerk (110kg), and total (199kg).Egyptian Hagar Rashdi came in second with three silver medals in the snatch (79kg), clean and jerk (98kg), and total (177kg), while Emirati Mai Madani won three bronze medals in the snatch (76kg), clean and jerk (97kg), and total (173kg).Also Tuesday. UAE’s Mai al-Madani won three gold medals in the snatch (76 kg), clean and jerk (97 kg), and total (173 kg) at the West Asian Championships in the women’s 63 kg category. Saudi Arabia’s Jana Mohammed al-Ammari won three silver medals, while Iraq’s Lujain Hazem earned two bronze medals. Saudi Arabia’s Rafif Mutlaq Jair and Jordan’s Rahima Ammar Ibrahim also won multiple gold and silver medals in the junior and youth categories. 

Salma wins gold as Qatar shooters shine at Arab Championship

Muscat: Qatari shooters continued their strong performances at the Arab Pistol and Rifle Championship in Muscat Tuesday, winning four medals. Salma Almas claimed gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event and also teamed up with Duaa Rahmatullah and Aisha al-Abdullah to secure silver in the team competition.Rahmatullah added a bronze medal in the individual event. The mixed doubles pair of Al Maha al-Ali and Abdullah al-Sunaidi captured bronze in the 10m air rifle. With these results, Qatar’s medal tally rose to eight medals – one gold, three silver and four bronze.

Strong Competition at the Qatar International Cup, Arab and West Asia Weightlifting Championships

Doha:  Competition continued today at the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025, alongside the Arab Weightlifting Championship for youth, juniors and seniors, and the West Asia Championship for the same age categories. The events are organized by the Qatar Weightlifting Federation and will run until 27 December.Results from the third day of the Arab Senior Championship saw Egyptian lifter Mohamed Metwally claim two gold medals in the 71kg category: gold in the clean and jerk with a lift of 159kg, and gold in the total with 288kg, in addition to a silver medal in the snatch with 129kg.Saudi lifter Ali Hussein won gold in the snatch with 130kg and silver in the total with 283kg. Egypt’s Eyad Tantawy collected three bronze medals in the snatch (120kg), clean and jerk (155kg) and total (275kg), while Libyan lifter Mohamed Ali Shalabi secured silver in the clean and jerk with 157kg.In the Arab Youth Championship, Mohamed Metwally won two gold medals in the clean and jerk (159kg) and total (288kg). Saudi lifter Hussein Ali claimed gold in the snatch (130kg) and silver in the total (283kg), while Eyad Tantawy added three bronze medals in the snatch (120kg), clean and jerk (155kg) and total (275kg).In the Arab Junior Championship, Saudi lifter Ali Hussein captured three gold medals in the snatch (130kg), clean and jerk (153kg) and total (283kg). Syrian lifter Ali Dabaoul won three silver medals in the snatch (97kg), clean and jerk (121kg) and total (218kg), while Kuwaiti lifter Issa Shaher claimed three bronze medals in the snatch (75kg), clean and jerk (90kg) and total (165kg).In the Qatar International Cup – Men’s 71kg, Turkmen lifter Benyad Rashidov won two gold medals in the snatch (145kg) and total (314kg), in addition to a silver medal in the clean and jerk (169kg). South Korea’s Lee Sangyeon secured gold in the clean and jerk (177kg) and silver in the total (305kg). Thailand’s Teerawat Ratwiset earned silver in the snatch (137kg) and two bronze medals in the clean and jerk (167kg) and total (304kg), while South Korean lifter Park Jangjo took bronze in the snatch with 132kg.As for the Qatari participation, lifter Abdullah Ali Diab delivered a positive performance in his first appearance with the Qatar national weightlifting team, finishing seventh in the 73kg category at the Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, which features a strong field of elite international lifters.Diab impressed on his debut, lifting 95kg in the snatch and 124kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 219kg.His participation comes as part of the national team’s preparation plan, aimed at providing Qatari lifters with international competitive exposure, particularly in tournaments that attract experienced, high-level athletes, thereby enhancing technical and physical readiness ahead of upcoming competitions. 

Qatar Ranked Sixth in Asia and Fifth Among Arab Nations in Latest FIFA World Standings

DOHA - Qatar’s national football team has slipped three places to 54th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, settling at sixth among Asian teams and fifth among Arab nations with a total of 1,454.96 points.The dip follows a challenging campaign at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, where the defending Asian champions exited at the group stage after defeats to Palestine and Tunisia, along with a draw against Syria.Yet, beyond the setback lies a landmark achievement. Qatar successfully secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 through the Asian play-offs an historic first via the qualification route, after their automatic entry as tournament hosts in the 2022 edition.At the summit of world football, Spain continue to lead the global rankings, ahead of Argentina and France, with no changes among the top 33 teams. Regionally, Morocco stands tall as the highest-ranked Arab nation, climbing to 11th worldwide after lifting the Arab Cup, while Japan remain Asia’s top-ranked side at 18th.Among other Arab teams, Algeria sit 34th, followed closely by Egypt in 35th place, and Tunisia in 41st, underscoring the growing competitiveness of Arab football on the international stage.