Team Qatar to take on Kuwait in AGCFF U-20 Gulf Cup Showdown

Abha (Saudi Arabia - Qatar will face Kuwait on Thursday at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Abha, Saudi Arabia, as part of the AGCFF U-20 Gulf Cup, which will take place from Aug. 28 until Sep. 9.Spanish coach Emanuel Infante Mesquita stressed in the pre-match press conference that the tournament is vital for gaining experience and marks the first step for this generation of Qatari players.He noted that the team's recent intensive preparations brought them to the required level of readiness, while praising the efforts of the tournament organizers and the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF).Qatar will be facing Yemen on Aug. 31 at Damac Club Stadium, before concluding its group matches against Saudi Arabia on Sep. 3 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City.The semifinals of the AGCFF U-20 Gulf Cup will take place on September 7, while the competition will conclude on Sep. 10.The participating teams were drawn into two groups: Group A includes Qatar, host Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; Group B consists of Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Egypt, which joined by invitation after the UAE withdrew from the competition.  

Two Years to Go to Qatar 2027

Doha, Qatar | Today marks two years to go to the start of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 in Qatar. The most prestigious Basketball tournament in the world will begin with the opening game on 27 August 2027 and will conclude with the final at Lusail Multipurpose Hall, in Lusail on 12 September 2027.On this occasion of this milestone the Local Organizing Committee confirms the four World Cup venues that will host the 92 games. The four venues are Lusail Multipurpose Hall, Duhail Sports Hall, Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, Al Janoub, they will be renamed to Lusail Arena, Duhail Arena, Al Attiyah Arena and Al Janoub Arena respectively -just for the tournament- to ensure homogeneity.It will be the first time in the history of the Basketball World Cup that games will be played in a Football World Cup Stadium. Al Janoub will be converted to a Basketball Arena with its capacity exceeding the 8.000 spectators’ seats, honoring Qatar’s dedication to sustainability and continuing its legacy, connecting the two great sporting events.FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Director General, President of Qatar Basketball Federation and Member of the FIBA Foundation, Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb said: “Two years ago, Qatar won the bid to host the Fiba Basketball World Cup in 2027. It is a great honor and responsibility to deliver the best World Cup in the history, as well as to continue the legacy of our country in organizing successful sporting events. Three of our venues are ready and we are working on one of the most distinguished projects in the history of our sport to transform a Football Stadium into a Basketball Arena. Al Janoub Arena will be the pinnacle of our efforts. Our main goal for the next two years is to continue to raise awareness and to leave a legacy for the game of Basketball both in Qatar and the whole Mena region. Exactly in two years, Qatar will welcome fans from all over the world. I can assure you that the members of the Local Organizing Committee, all our stakeholders and with the continuous support of the government Qatar will be ready to deliver an unforgettable experience to the Basketball world”.To celebrate this 2 Years to Go milestone FIBA with the support of the FBWC Qatar 2027 LOC has launched a fans registration website, to declare their interest and stay connected with all tournament updates, including early ticketing information.   

Qatar Volleyball Squad Gears Up for World Championship Challenge

DOHA  - The Qatari national volleyball team continue its daily training at its internal camp in the Federation Hall, as part of the final stage of preparations before participating in the World Championship, which will be hosted by the Philippines from Sep. 12 to 28.This will be the team's second historic appearance at the World Championship.The Qatari national team played two friendly matches against the Egyptian team on Aug. 25 and 26, which ended in a 2-2 draw without resorting to a fifth tiebreaker by mutual agreement.The two technical teams preferred to limit the match to four sets to allow the largest number of players to practice and experiment with various technical methods.In the first match, the Egyptian team won the first and second sets, 26-24 and 25-15, before the Qatari team came back to win the third and fourth sets, 25-18.The second match saw a series of exchanges of dominance, with Egypt winning the first set (25-14), followed by Qatar in the second set (25-22). The Egyptians then took the lead again in the third set (25-15), before Qatar leveled the score with a 25-21 victory in the fourth set.The Qatari national team will continue training program with two matches against Iran on August 31 and September 2, before concluding their training camp with three matches against Ukraine on Sep. 4, 6, and 7.This will be the final stop before heading to the Philippine capital, Manila, where the tournament will be held.The World Cup draw placed the Qatari national team in Group B alongside world number one and defending champion Poland, the Netherlands, and Romania, in a group described as one of the toughest in the tournament.The Qatari will begin their campaign on Sep. 13 against the Netherlands, then face Poland on Sep. 15, and conclude the first round against Romania on Sep. 17.This is the team's second appearance in the World Cup finals, following its first participation in the 2022 edition held in Poland and Slovenia.This time, the team aims to capitalize on its accumulated experience and hone its performance against the world's top teams, at a time when the 2025 edition will witness a historic expansion to 32 teams, instead of the 24 that had been in place since the 1998 edition.  

Team Qatar Athletics to begin Intensive Training Camp in Japan for World Championships

DOHA  - The Qatar Athletics Federation announced Wednesday that it will organize a training camp for the national team in Narita, Japan.The choice of the city is to allow the team's athletes to acclimatize to the conditions surrounding the World Championships in Tokyo next September.The team includes a group of track and field athletes and coaching staff in preparation for the World Championships scheduled for Tokyo.The Qatar Athletics Federation said in a statement on its official social media accounts that the participants in the camp are all qualified for the World Championships, and some athletes will join them if they obtain the qualifying numbers.The Federation is focusing on qualifying the largest number of athletes to participate in the championships, with the aim of continuing the achievements of Qatari athletics in world championships.A large number of runners appear to have the opportunity to qualify for the championships by participating in the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)-approved meetings held in several European cities before the start of the World Championships.Runner Abdelrahman Samba is the most prominent qualifier for the World Championship, alongside Ammar Ismail, Bassem Hemeida, Ashraf Othman, and Hatem Hamid.  

Qatar Olympic Committee organises Workshop to Enhance Female Athletes Performance

Doha – The Athletes’ Commission of the Qatar Olympic Committee launched a specialized workshop on Sunday, running through Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Al Zubarah Hall in the committee’s headquarters.The workshop brought together around 12 female athletes, most of them from the younger generation, representing several national sports federations. Over three days, the program featured two daily training sessions .The initiative aims to equip participants with advanced practical skills that strengthen their presence both on and off the field of play. It also reflects the Qatar Olympic Committee’s strategy of empowering athletes and supporting their professional development.The program combined multiple themes with interactive sessions. On the opening day, athletes met with members of the Athletes’ Commission, followed by a workshop delivered in cooperation with the Qatar Anti-Doping Commission. Dr. Senaid Al-Marri, Director of Sports Affairs at Qatar University, led a session on safeguarding in sport, highlighting prevention measures against harassment and abuse.Day two featured two specialized sessions: the first focused on sports nutrition and the importance of mental health for athletes, and how these factors impact performance, consistency, and physical output, in collaboration with a team from Aspetar at Aspire Zone Foundation.In the closing session of the workshop, Dr. Sunaid Al Marri, Director of Sports Affairs at Qatar University, spoke about mechanisms for preventing harassment and abuse in the sports field.Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Al Marri, Head of Internal and External Communication Unit at the QOC’s International Cooperation and Communication Department, presented a brief overview in the first part of the second lecture, covering media interaction skills, including interpreting body language, understanding the current media landscape, and responding positively to sensitive questions and topics concerning athletes. In the second part, Mr. Mohammed Zeidan spoke about the effective use of social media platforms.This program forms part of the Qatar Olympic Committee’s ongoing efforts to empower athletes, raising awareness of the holistic aspects of sporting life including physical and mental health, media skills, and communication aligned with the principles and values of the Olympic Movement.Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Nada Mohamed Wafa, Deputy Secretary of the Athletes’ Commission, said: “This workshop marks an important step in preparing young female athletes, providing them with practical experience that enhances their active role and representation at both national and international levels. Today, non-technical aspects such as health awareness and media communication have become integral to shaping the identity of the modern athlete, in line with Olympic standards and the aspirations of Qatari sport.” 

Qatar Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Teams Head to Lebanon for Training Camp Ahead of Arab and West Asia Championships

DOHA – Qatar’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams have departed for Batroun, Lebanon, to take part in a preparatory training camp ahead of upcoming competitions.The camp comes as part of the teams’ build-up for the Arab and West Asia Beach Volleyball Championships, both set to be hosted in Batroun in the coming period.The program is designed to boost the players’ technical and physical readiness, provide valuable match experience, and test their levels before entering official competitions. It also aims to create the best possible environment for both teams to deliver strong performances and achieve positive results.This camp marks an important step in the teams’ preparation journey, helping sharpen players’ skills and ensure they are ready to compete at the highest level.The Qatar Volleyball Association expressed its confidence that these preparations will translate into strong results that reflect the progress of Qatari volleyball and further strengthen its position at both the Arab and regional levels.