Team Qatar Swimmers Continue Strong Showing at Asian Games

Japan – Team Qatar’s swimmers continued their strong performances at the Asian Games in Japan, securing a place in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay final after clocking 7:24.10 in the heats.Qatar advanced to the final following a solid qualifying performance, maintaining its presence in the swimming competitions at the continental multi-sport event.Qatar fielded Ali Tamer, Mohammed Mahmoud, Saad Eddin Saad Eddin and Emil Fouzaei in the heats. In the final, the quartet finished sixth with a time of 7:20.25.Team Qatar’s swimmers will return to action today in several events, with Saad Eddin Saad Eddin set to compete in the men’s 1500m freestyle and the 4x100m relay, as Qatar’s swimmers continue their pursuit of strong results at the Games. 

Qatar Begin Gold-Medal Defence in Style with Victories over Philippines and South Korea

Aichi-Nagoya - Qatar beach volleyball team made a strong start to their Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games campaign, with Qatar 1 and Qatar 2 both recording convincing victories. The two wins reflected the readiness of the Qatari pairs and their determination to challenge for the leading positions and maintain Qatar’s strong record in beach volleyball at the continental level.Qatar 1, represented by Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse, claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Philippines in Group A, which also includes Oman. The Qatari pair dominated the opening set 21-7 before maintaining their superiority to take the second 21-10 and wrap up the match in straight sets.Tijan and Younousse produced a strong performance from the outset and controlled the match through their excellent understanding and high level of concentration in reception, attack and defence. 

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Takes Centre Stage at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya

NAGOYA: The Local Organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 is organizing a series of promotional days for the tournament at Bayt Qatar in Nagoya, Japan, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with the aim of introducing the upcoming tournament and highlighting Qatar’s preparations to host the global event next year.The programme features three promotional days, with the first held on 20 September, the second taking place on 23 September, and the third and final day scheduled for 29 September. The activities provide an opportunity to engage with visitors to Bayt Qatar, as well as delegations and members of the international sporting community in Nagoya, while highlighting key features of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 and the fan experience awaiting visitors during the tournament.The promotional days feature the Naismith Trophy, the FIBA Basketball World Cup trophy, giving visitors to Bayt Qatar the opportunity to see it up close and take commemorative photos, alongside a range of tournament-related interactive activities and the distribution of souvenirs to visitors.Qatar will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup from 27 August to 12 September 2027, marking the first edition of the tournament to be staged in the Middle East. A total of 32 of the world’s best national teams will compete across 92 games, all taking place in Doha.The promotional days highlight Qatar’s advanced state of readiness to host the tournament, supported by world-class sporting infrastructure, extensive organizational expertise and national capabilities developed through hosting numerous major sporting events over the past two decades.The activities also showcase the compact hosting model that will distinguish Qatar 2027, with all games taking place across four arenas: Lusail Arena, Al Janoub Arena, Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena and Al Duhail Arena. The close proximity of the venues and ease of travel between them will give fans the opportunity to attend more games and enjoy the tournament atmosphere and accompanying activities.The fan experience is a key priority in the Local Organizing Committee’s preparations, with Qatar 2027 aiming to deliver an experience that extends beyond the games inside the arenas to include a range of fan activities and entertainment, while giving visitors the opportunity to discover Qatari culture and enjoy the country’s diverse tourism experiences. 

Qatar Advance to Round of 16 with Victory over Macao

AICHI-NAGOYA – Qatar’s men’s table tennis team advanced to the Round of 16 in the team competition at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after edging Macao 3-2 in their Group A encounter on Wednesday.Qatar fielded Abdullah Abdulhussain, Rawad Akram Al Nasser, Mohammed Abdulhussain, Sultan Khalid Al Kuwari and Ahmed Eid Qarni in the competition.The Qatari team will return to action today at Sky Hall Toyota for their Round of 16 clash, aiming to maintain their momentum and secure further progress in the continental showpiece.In the women’s team competition, Qatar were beaten 3-0 by Hong Kong in their Group E encounter.

Qatar Overcome China to Secure Second Asian Games Victory

AICHI-NAGOYA – Qatar’s national handball team secured its second victory at the 20th Asian Games – Aichi-Nagoya 2026, defeating China 30-25  yesterday to strengthen its position at the top of Group A.The victory moved Qatar to four points, level with Japan, who also have four points. The two teams will meet in the final group-stage match on Friday, with the result set to determine first and second place in the group.Qatar made a commanding start, racing into a 3-0 lead before extending the advantage to 9-5. The Qatari side maintained control of the game and went into the closing stages of the first half leading 12-8.China responded with increased pressure, narrowing the deficit to 14-12 before fighting back to level the score at 15-15 by halftime.Qatar returned from the interval with renewed intensity, quickly reclaiming the lead and gradually widening the gap. The team remained composed in the closing stages to complete a 30-25 victory.

Team Qatar Shooters and Gymnasts Continue Asian Games Campaigns

AICHI-NAGOYA – Team Qatar’s shooting squad continues its campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games today, with the men’s and women’s skeet competitions taking place at the shooting range in Aichi Prefecture.Rashid Saleh Al Athba, Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq are representing Qatar in the men’s skeet, while Reem Al Sharshani, Sarah Mohammed and Hajar Mohammed are competing in the women’s event.The Qatari shooters produced strong performances in the men’s skeet competition yesterday, with the event continuing today as they seek to build on their results and achieve further success.In the men’s 10m air rifle, Abdullah Zain Al Sunaidi and Khalid Al Sharshani each recorded 616.8 points, while Abdulrahman Ahmed finished with 616.0 points.