Team Qatar claim silver medal of Epee Team Event at U23 Asian Fencing Championships

Kuala Lumpur: The Qatari fencing team captured the silver medal in the epee team competition at the U23 Asian Fencing Championships, currently being held in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The tournament, which features participation from 18 of the continent's strongest fencing nations, concludes on Sunday.This remarkable result marks a historic milestone for Qatari fencing - the country's first-ever medal in a team event at the Asian level.The Qatari epee team advanced to the final following a series of outstanding performances. They defeated the Philippines 45-35 in the quarterfinals and overcame Thailand 45-40 in the semifinals before narrowly losing to Uzbekistan by a single point, 39-38, in a thrilling final bout.The Qatari delegation included six fencers: in foil, Khaled Aref and Abdullah Khalifa; and in epee, Abdulrahman Al Jadra, Youssef Abdultawab, Mohammed Abdel Ali, and Ali Al Khalif. The team was led by coach Mohammed Rabei.The silver medal reflects the growing progress of Qatari fencing and the success of the Qatar Fencing Federation's ongoing efforts to develop the sport and enhance its competitive standing at the continental and international levels.

Qatar 3x3 Basketball Team advances to quarterfinals of Asian Youth Games

Manama: Team Qatar’s 3x3 basketball squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the 3rd Asian Youth Games, currently taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain and running until October 31, with over 5,000 athletes representing 45 Asian National Olympic Committees.The Qatari team qualified with a perfect record, winning all five of its group-stage matches. On Sunday, Qatar earned two more victories — defeating the Maldives (21–8) and Palestine (21–7) — to top Group C.Earlier in the competition, Team Qatar had beaten Cambodia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, completing the preliminary stage unbeaten with five consecutive wins.The quarterfinals will take place on Monday, followed by the semifinals, bronze medal match, and final later the same day.Team Qatar’s 3x3 roster features Mohammed Saeed Badri, Bekayakan Mbodji, Mohammed Diop, and Azzam Mohammed Yaken.In other sports, Team Qatar’s sprinter Dana Salem finished sixth in the women’s 200m final, after having won a silver medal in the 100m event the previous day.In beach volleyball, the Qatari duo Ahmed Ziad and Moussa Al-Khair fell short in the quarterfinals after a narrow 1–2 loss to Kazakhstan, with set scores of (11–21, 23–21, 8–15).In golf, Qatar concluded the tournament 12th in the team standings, while Daniel Sokolov placed 19th and Kamil Bin Roquia finished 37th individually.In boxing, Mohammed Al-Marri lost to Behrouz Amrov of Tajikistan in the 50kg category, while Fahd Al-Dosari was defeated by Abbas Haidar of Iraq in the 60kg division.Meanwhile, Qatar’s swimming, cycling, and badminton teams arrived in Bahrain on Sunday to begin their participation in the ongoing Asian Youth Games, which feature 26 sports disciplines and serve as a qualifier for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. 

Team Qatar secure two silver medals at 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Manama: Qatar added more medals to its tally at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.In athletics, runner Dana Salem captured silver in the women’s 100m race, clocking 11.60 seconds. Gold went to Emirati sprinter Arwa Ashar with a time of 11.45 seconds, while China’s Xinyi Yan took bronze in 11.79 seconds.Qatar’s show jumping team also won silver with Suhaim Hamad al-Yafei, Amer Hamad al-Mansouri, Mohammed Issa al-Bukhari and Abdulaziz Saud Fakhro delivering an impressive performance to finish second behind Jordan. Saudi Arabia claimed the bronze medal in the team event.Qatar’s overall medal count at the Games now stands at three: one gold and two silver, following Idris Abubaker’s victory in the 110-meter hurdles on Thursday.In beach volleyball, the Qatari duo of Ahmed Ziad and Musa Al-Khair lost to Indonesia in a tightly contested match, 15-21, 21-18, 10-15. Despite the loss, they advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will face Kazakhstan.In golf, Qatar remained in 12th place in the team standings after the second day, while Daniel Sokolov dropped to 22nd individually and Camille Ben Rokia is in 38th place.Meanwhile, the youth volleyball team was eliminated in the quarter-finals after a 0-3 defeat to Chinese Taipei. Qatar is participating in 16 sports at the Games with a delegation of 67 athletes. The disciplines include athletics, badminton, basketball (3x3), equestrian (show jumping), golf, judo, jiu-jitsu, cycling, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, wrestling, volleyball, beach volleyball, and boxing. Female athletes are competing in athletics, badminton, volleyball, and beach volleyball. 

Team Qatar Reache Final of FIP Asia Padel Cup Qatar 2025, to Face UAE in Title Clash

Doha: Team Qatar’s men’s padel team advanced to the final of the FIP Asia Padel Cup Qatar 2025, currently taking place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, after defeating Iran 2–0 in Thursday’s semifinals.Qatar will face the UAE in the championship final on Friday, after the Emirati team overcame Australia 2–1 in the other semifinal.Earlier, Team Qatar topped Group B in the main round with a perfect record, beating Kuwait (2–1), Pakistan (3–0), and Australia (2–1), collecting six points to lead the group ahead of Australia (5 points), Kuwait (4 points), and Pakistan (3 points).In Group A, the UAE finished first with six points, followed by Iran (5 points), Lebanon (4 points), and Jordan (3 points).In the women’s competition, Iran advanced to the final after defeating Indonesia 2–0 and will meet Japan, who qualified after a 2–1 win over Australia. Japan led Group A with six points, followed by Iran (5), the UAE (4), and Saudi Arabia (3), while Indonesia topped Group B (6), ahead of Australia (5), Thailand (4), and the Philippines (3).Tariq Darwish Zainal, President of the Asian Padel Federation and Secretary General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Badminton, and Padel Federation, expressed his pride in Team Qatar’s exceptional performance and qualification for the final of the inaugural continental championship.“We are proud of the great level shown by our players and their qualification for the final of the first edition of the Asia Padel Championship,” Zainal said, adding that Qatar’s success at the Asian level reflects the federation’s strategic vision to grow the sport and increase the number of local players. “We now have a promising pool of players performing remarkably in both Gulf and continental competitions,” he noted.Zainal also highlighted that the final between Qatar and the UAE promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong teams, wishing both sides success.He further praised the efforts of the organizing committees, noting that the success of this inaugural Asian edition stands as a milestone for padel in the region and the continent. “It’s no surprise to see Qatari teams deliver outstanding organization, whether at the Gulf, continental, or international level,” he concluded. 

Curtain comes down on FIP Asia Padel Cup 2025

Doha: The curtain came down today on the inaugural FIP Asia Padel Cup Qatar 2025, organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Badminton, and Padel Federation at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha.Team Qatar’s men’s squad claimed the silver medal, finishing runners-up after a hard-fought 2–1 defeat to the UAE in the final. Australia secured third place and the bronze medal with a 2–0 win over Iran in the third-place match.In the women’s competition, Japan clinched the championship title and gold medal after defeating Iran 2–0 in the final. Indonesia earned the bronze medal with a 3–0 win over Australia in the third-place playoff.The awards ceremony took place at the specially prepared padel courts at the Khalifa Complex, in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd, marking a successful conclusion to the first edition of the continental event.Qatari player Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari expressed pride in his team’s silver-medal finish, saying:“Reaching the final and earning silver in the first-ever Asian Championship is a great achievement. Padel is still relatively new in Qatar — introduced only about eight years ago — yet we have already made major regional strides and now rank second in Asia.”He also praised the event’s organization, adding:“Qatar once again delivered an exceptional tournament on every level, which reflects its unmatched organizational capabilities.”Teammate Rashed Nawaf said the team had aimed for gold but remained proud of the overall performance:“We were targeting the title, but we fell short in the final against the UAE. Nevertheless, the experience was invaluable, and the progress we’ve made as a team is something to build on.”Meanwhile, Hassan Wali, another member of Team Qatar, emphasized that securing second place was a significant milestone for Qatari padel:“We put on a strong display throughout the competition and came away with silver despite fierce competition from top Asian teams. This result is an important step forward for the sport in Qatar.”The success of the inaugural FIP Asia Padel Cup Qatar 2025 reinforced Qatar’s growing role as a leading hub for international padel, combining world-class organization with elite athletic performance.

Team Qatar to face Iran in Asian Padel Championship Semi-Finals

DOHA — Qatar’s men’s national padel team will face Iran today Thursday in the semi-finals of the Asian Padel Championship Qatar 2025, currently being held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.Having already secured their place in the last four, Team Qatar continued their impressive run with a third straight victory on Wednesday, overcoming Australia (2–1) in the final round of Group B matches. In the same group, Kuwait defeated Pakistan by the same margin (2–1).Qatar opened their main-draw campaign with a 2–1 win over Kuwait, followed by a 3–0 sweep of Pakistan in the second round. These results placed the hosts firmly at the top of Group B with six points, followed by Australia (5), Kuwait (4), and Pakistan (3).In Group A, the UAE led the standings with six points, ahead of Iran (5), Lebanon (4), and Jordan (3). The UAE will now meet Australia in the other semi-final encounter.In the women’s competition, Japan topped Group A with six points, followed by Iran (5), the UAE (4), and Saudi Arabia (3). Meanwhile, Indonesia dominated Group B with six points, trailed by Australia (5), Thailand (4), and the Philippines (3).Today’s women’s semi-final fixtures will see Japan face Australia, while Indonesia will take on Iran for a place in the final.Luigi Carraro, President of the International Padel Federation (FIP), praised the exceptional organization of the first-ever Asian Padel Championship, commending Qatar’s efforts in hosting this landmark event at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.“What we have witnessed here in Qatar during the inaugural Asian Padel Championship has been outstanding in every aspect,” said Carraro. “The organization has been world-class, and the facilities reflect Qatar’s deep commitment to developing and promoting padel across the region.”Carraro added that Qatar has set a new benchmark for continental events through its excellence in logistics, operations, and media coverage factors that have contributed significantly to the championship’s success and visibility. He expressed confidence that Doha’s hosting would serve as a launchpad for the sport’s continued growth across Asia.Reflecting on the competitive level of play, Carraro noted: “The matches have been intensely fought, revealing promising new talent from across the continent. Padel in Asia is on the right track, and its future looks bright  both regionally and on the global stage.”