Qatar Wins Gold Medal in Arab Junior Athletics Championships

Tunis - Qatari athlete Saleh Mahmoud clinched the gold medal in the shot put event at the 11th Arab Junior Athletics Championships, currently taking place in the Tunisian capital and running through August 27. The championship features athletes from 15 Arab nations.Mahmoud won first place and the gold medal in the competition, setting a new personal best with a throw of 17.85m.This gold medal is the first for the Qatari team, which is represented by ten athletes competing across multiple events: Samer Hussein in the 1500m race, Timo Jumaa in the 100m and 200m races, Idris Abkar and Hussein Mohammed in the 110m hurdles, Abdulrazzaq Idris and Abkar Idris in the 400m hurdles, Mubarak Saeed in the 1500m race, Abdullah Al Abdullah and Younes Al Baloushi in the pole vault, and Saleh Mahmoud in the shot put and discus throw.The Qatari team is aiming for winning many medals and competing for first place in the championship.  

Team Qatar to Participate in Asian Throwing Championships in South Korea

DOHA-The Qatar Athletics Federation announced Wednesday the Qatari national team's participation in the third Asian Throwing Championships, which kicks off on Thursday, in Mokpo, South Korea, and will continue on Aug. 21 and 22.The federation said in a statement on its official website that a group of field athletes competing in various throwing events, most notably Ahmed Jabreen and Ashraf Al Saifi, will compete in the shot put and hammer throw competitions, aiming to enhance Qatari athletics' successes at the Asian level.The statement added that another goal of participating in the championship is to provide a number of promising players with the opportunity to gain experience, in addition to raising the competitive level of the throwing athletes who will compete in the World Championships in Tokyo next month.It is noteworthy that Ahmed Jabreen is considered one of the best athletes in the shot-put competition in West Asia, with a throw that is the best this season (17.88 meters), while Ashraf El Seifi has accumulated great experience in the hammer throw competition, and the throw (78.19 meters) is his best number.

Qatar Wins Two Bronze Medals in Men's Skeet at Asian Shooting Championship

Astana - The Qatari shooting team clinched two bronze medals in the individual and team men’s skeet events at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship currently underway in Kazakhstan, which runs until August 30.The tournament features strong participation from top Asian teams aiming for continental glory.Shooter Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq earned the bronze in the individual skeet category, while also contributing to the team bronze alongside teammates Mohamed Al Kuwari and Rashid Saleh Al Athba.The Qatari delegation was led by President of the Shotgun Team Ahmed Mubarak Al Kuwari and Team Manager Nawal Al Sulaiti.The squad included 23 athletes, among them was Rashid Saleh Al Athba, Khalid Rashid Al Muhannadi, Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq, Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Al Kuwari, Hajar Ghulam Al Mohammed, Sara Ghulam Al Mohammed, Hamad Mohamed Bin Mohamed Al Mankhas, Mohamed Ahmed Al Rumaihi, Rashid Hamad Al Athba, Saeed Hamad Abu Sharib, Angelo Scalzone, Khulood Al Khalaf, Mitha Al Binali, Ray Bassil, Bahia Mansour Al Hamad, Ahmed Majid Al Khalifi, Reem Al Sharshani, Aisha Al Ansari, Amal Mohamed Mahmoud, Anisa Saleh, Ali Masoud Al Athba, Ali Fahad Al Mannai, and Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti.Secretary General of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) Jassim Shaheen Al Sulaiti expressed pride in the team’s achievements, highlighting the significance of Al Ishaq’s first individual skeet medal and the team’s collective success. He described it as a double triumph that reflects the strength and unity of the Qatari shooters.Al Sulaiti emphasized that this accomplishment is the result of continuous effort from the athletes, coaching staff, and administrators, supported by the unwavering backing of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) under the leadership of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani.He affirmed that it marks a new milestone in Qatar’s rise in competitive shooting on both continental and global stages.

Draw for 2025 Gulf Cup U-17 held

DOHA - The stage is set for the 2025 Gulf Cup U-17, the official draw foe which was conducted virtually on Wednesday by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) in Doha.Qatar, as hosts of this year’s tournament taking place from September 20 to October 2, will lead Group A, joined by the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.Group B will be spearheaded by Iraq, who were also seeded in the top tier, alongside Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.The eight participating teams were divided into four seeding levels according to their global rankings.Qatar and Iraq were placed in Level 1, followed by UAE and Saudi Arabia in Level 2, Bahrain and Oman in Level 3, and Kuwait and Yemen in Level 4.This edition of the Gulf Cup U-17 is expected to showcase high-calibre competition as the region’s top youth squads gear up for future continental and international challenges.The event plays a key developmental role in nurturing Gulf’s emerging football talent and strengthening inter-Gulf cooperation in youth sports under a shared vision of footballing excellence.

Team Qatar Concludes Serbia Training Camp Ahead of Arab Table Tennis Championships

Belgrade – The Qatar national table tennis team has concluded its overseas training camp in Belgrade, Serbia, marking an important step in its preparations for the Arab Table Tennis Championships to be held in Morocco next month.The camp brought together key players Abdullah Abdulwahab, Sultan Al-Kuwari, and Ahmed Eid Qarni, alongside their teammates, under the supervision of Greek head coach Daniel Tsioukas. Over the course of the program, the squad committed to an intensive daily schedule with morning and evening sessions designed to enhance fitness levels, sharpen technical skills, and fine-tune tactical play.Beyond physical and tactical work, the camp provided the Qatari players with valuable match practice against top European opponents. This exposure not only tested their abilities but also helped strengthen their confidence ahead of the upcoming continental challenge.The Qatar Table Tennis Association emphasized the importance of the Belgrade camp within the team’s broader preparation plan, highlighting its goal of enabling players to compete at their highest level and push for podium finishes in Morocco.The national team will now return to Doha for its final phase of training before departing for Morocco to take part in the Arab Championships.

Team Qatar Shines with Eight-Medal Haul at WTT Youth Contender Tournament in Jordan

Amman– Qatar’s junior table tennis team produced a remarkable performance at the WTT Youth Contender Tournament in Amman, clinching a total of eight medals across different age categories. The impressive tally included one gold, three silver, and four bronze medals, underscoring the rapid progress of the sport in Qatar and the depth of talent emerging across all age groups.Racha Loghraibi spearheaded Qatar’s success, capturing the gold medal in the Under-11 category and adding a bronze medal in the Under-13 division after overcoming teammate Alia Elbaz in a spirited contest.Alia Elbaz, meanwhile, secured the silver medal in the Under-11 event, while Serena Sheikh continued her consistent rise, reaching the Under-13 final to claim a silver medal after an excellent campaign marked by skill and determination.In the boys’ Under-15 competition, Abdulaziz Al Abdullah showcased his class by advancing to the final, where he fell to Iran’s Mobin Amiri in straight sets to earn a commendable silver medal.Qatar’s medal presence extended further across categories: Rabeah Al Kuwari clinched a bronze medal in the Under-11 event, exiting in the semifinals against Egypt’s Salah Allam.In the Under-15 girls’ category, Rokaia Elbaz put together a strong run before bowing out to India’s Ankulika Chakraborty in the semifinals, settling for bronze.Mubarak Al Qutaiti rounded out Qatar’s tally with a bronze medal in the Under-11 category, following a hard-fought semifinal against Iraq’s Andia Mohammed, who prevailed 3–1.This collective achievement not only highlights the growing strength of Qatari table tennis, but also reflects the valuable international exposure gained by young athletes competing against strong schools of the sport from Egypt, Iraq, India, and Iran. The experience and confidence acquired in Amman will serve as a solid foundation for future international successes, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to nurturing talent and achieving excellence in table tennis.