Team Qatar U-17 Handball to Face South Korea at World Championship

Rabat: Team Qatar’s U-17 handball team will face South Korea tomorrow (Tuesday) in its third Group B match at the inaugural IHF Men’s U-17 World Championship, currently taking place in Morocco.The Qatari team will be aiming for a victory to wrap up the group stage on a high note, having defeated Tunisia 38–30 in its opening game before losing to Spain 23–41 in the second match.Spain currently tops Group B with four points, followed by Qatar and Tunisia with two points each, while South Korea sits fourth with no points.According to the tournament format, the top team from each of the three groups will qualify directly for the semifinals, along with the best runner-up across all groups.

Qatar names squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025

Doha: The Qatar Football Association has announced the national squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, which will take place from November 3 to 27 at Aspire Academy venues and Khalifa International Stadium.This year's tournament marks a historic expansion, with 48 teams competing for the first time in a FIFA youth event, playing 104 matches over 25 days.Qatar will also host five consecutive editions of the competition through 2029, as the event becomes an annual fixture instead of being held every two years.Qatar has been drawn into Group A alongside Italy, South Africa, and Bolivia.Head coach Alvaro Mejia has selected a 21-player squad, including goalkeepers Ahmed Saber, Khaled Shukri, and Abdulrahman Khalid. Other key players include Tamim Al Qadi, Adam Riyadh, Zaid Faisal, Sultan Al Abdulrahman, Saud Al Hamad, Issa Waleed, Saifuddin Ahmed, Sheikh Mohammed, Abdulaziz Younes, Omar Al Marzouqi, Faisal Saeed, Karam Hadi, Malik Majed, Mohammed Akram, Mostafa Khalid, Muhannad Jamil, Mohammed Abdulrahman, and Yazan Hani.Qatar's campaign begins against Italy on November 3, followed by South Africa on November 6, and Bolivia on November 9 in their final group-stage match.

Team Qatar win 3x3 Basketball bronze medal at Asian Youth Games

Manama: Team Qatar’s 3x3 basketball team captured the bronze medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games after defeating Mongolia 18–13 in the third-place playoff. The victory secured Qatar’s place on the podium alongside China (gold) and Bahrain (silver) following the conclusion of the basketball competition in Bahrain, which runs until October 31, featuring over 5,000 athletes from 45 Asian Olympic Committees.The win added another medal to Team Qatar’s tally, bringing the country’s total to four medals — including Idris Abubakar’s gold in the men’s 110m hurdles, Dana Salem’s silver in the women’s 100m, and the equestrian team’s silver in the team show jumping event.Team Qatar delivered an impressive performance against Mongolia, showing strong teamwork and offensive precision that earned them a deserved victory. The team’s consistency throughout the tournament saw them finish with seven wins and only one loss. They topped Group C in the preliminary round with a perfect record, defeating Cambodia (21–7), Thailand (22–17), Uzbekistan (21–20), the Maldives (21–8), and Palestine (21–7).In the semifinals, Qatar fell to Bahrain 10–21, after previously advancing with a convincing 21–10 win over Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals.The Qatari 3x3 basketball roster included Mohammed Saeed Badri, Bakaikani Mboji, Mohamedou Diop, and Azzam Mohammed Yeken.In other competitions, Qatari swimmer Mohammed Ismail narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in the men’s 100m butterfly, just six hundredths of a second behind Hong Kong’s bronze medalist Kin Hei James. The gold went to Iran’s Mohammad Mehdi, while Philippines’ Jamesray Ajido claimed silver.In cycling, Abdul Ali Hamza placed 21st in the individual time trial.In badminton, Hamad Al Malki lost to Singapore’s Jay Rui Chiu 0–2 (9–21, 9–21) in the first round.Qatar is represented at the Games by 67 male and female athletes competing in 16 sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball (3x3), equestrian (show jumping), golf, judo, jiu-jitsu, cycling, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, wrestling, volleyball, beach volleyball, and boxing.

Team Qatar set to take on Spain at U17 World Handball Championship

Casablanca: Team Qatar will take on Spain today at 12:30 p.m. in their second match of the inaugural U17 World Handball Championship, currently taking place in Casablanca, Morocco and running until November 1.The Qatari side began their campaign in style, defeating Tunisia 38–30 in their opening match to collect their first two valuable points in the global competition.Buoyed by their strong start, Team Qatar will aim to secure a second consecutive victory, which could all but guarantee their qualification to the next round even before playing their final group match.A win against a powerhouse like Spain would give the Qatari team a decisive edge in the group standings. The players, inspired by their opening triumph, are determined to continue their momentum and translate the fans’ hopes into another strong performance — reaffirming Qatar’s growing stature on the international handball stage. 

Qatar Olympic Committee Enhances Professional Efficiency in Document and Workflow Management

Doha: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop staff capabilities and strengthen its institutional work environment, the Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Department at the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) organized a specialized training course titled “Professional Management and Organization of Documents and Work Procedures.” The program was held in cooperation with Al Rowad Training Center at the QOC headquarters in Lusail Hall.The three-day course ran from October 21 to 23, 2025, with the participation of secretarial and archiving staff from various QOC departments.Delivered by HR expert Khadija Mahmoud Al-Dabsha, the training featured a series of in-depth sessions covering best practices in document organization and workflow management. The first session introduced participants to the fundamental concepts of document and correspondence management, including organization, filing principles, and procedures for receiving and recording official correspondence.The second session focused on administrative process organization and digital transformation, addressing methods for planning and streamlining administrative procedures, the latest technologies in archiving, and practical secretarial skills. The final day was dedicated to hands-on applications and quality management, featuring exercises in document classification, numbering, and workflow mapping, along with discussions on quality standards and continuous improvement through real-life case studies and innovative solutions.The program aimed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of document lifecycle management and its importance within public institutions. It also provided practical training in organization, indexing, numbering, confidentiality, and the implementation of modern electronic archiving systems to enhance institutional performance.This initiative reflects the QOC’s strong commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of organizational excellence and to empowering its employees with the latest administrative and management tools. It also aligns with the QOC’s vision to foster continuous improvement, accelerate service delivery, and raise overall efficiency and quality.At the conclusion of the program, participants received certificates and expressed their appreciation to the QOC for providing this training opportunity. They emphasized that the skills and knowledge gained would contribute to improving daily performance and enhancing work quality.

Team Qatar athletes continue their participation at Asian Youth Games

Manama: Team Qatar’s national squads continued their participation in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, currently underway in the Kingdom of Bahrain and running until October 31, featuring more than 5,000 athletes representing 45 Asian National Olympic Committees.Yesterday marked the start of the table tennis singles competition, where Qatari players delivered spirited performances. Abdulaziz Al Abdullah lost 1–3 to India’s Suhail Rawat (6–11, 5–11, 14–12, 3–11) despite a strong showing in the third set. Issa Al Haddad fell 0–3 to China’s Hichen Li (4–11, 1–11, 1–11), while Youssef Abdullah narrowly lost 2–3 to Singapore’s Siah Binaya (9–11, 11–6, 11–9, 5–11, 6–11) in a close five-set contest.In volleyball, the Qatari women’s team exited the tournament after losing 0–3 to Thailand in the quarterfinals, following a tough match against one of the event’s strongest sides. The young Qatari players displayed determination in both attack and defense but were ultimately outmatched by Thailand’s experience.In taekwondo, Mohammed Yassin was eliminated in the Round of 16 (under-50kg category) after a 0–2 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ali.Meanwhile, in equestrian show jumping, Qatari riders delivered commendable performances but were unable to secure medals despite competing confidently throughout the individual rounds.Today, Team Qatar’s 3x3 basketball team will play Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals, aiming to continue their impressive run after topping Group C with a perfect record of five wins. The semifinals and medal matches are scheduled for tomorrow, where Qatar hopes to move closer to a podium finish.Also starting today are the swimming, cycling, and badminton competitions, featuring several of Qatar’s promising young athletes, all aiming to achieve strong results.On a related note, the Qatari wrestling team arrived in Bahrain yesterday to take part in the Games, while the judo and jiu-jitsu teams are expected to arrive today, completing Qatar’s delegation.Team Qatar is represented by 67 athletes competing across 16 sports: athletics, badminton, basketball (3x3), equestrian (show jumping), golf, judo, jiu-jitsu, cycling, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, wrestling, volleyball, beach volleyball, and boxing. Qatari women are competing in four sports — athletics, badminton, volleyball, and beach volleyball.Through its participation, Qatar aims to deliver strong performances and gain valuable continental experience as part of its long-term preparation for the Doha 2030 Asian Games.Qatar’s previous achievements at the Asian Youth Games include two silver medals in athletics at Singapore 2009 and three medals (one gold in handball and two silver in shooting) at Nanjing 2013.