Curtain comes down on Qatar Squash Federation Professional Tournament

Doha: The fourth edition of the Qatar Squash Federation (QSF) Professional International Tournament concluded after four days of competition at the Khalifa International Complex, as part of the PSA Challenger Tour. The tournament featured a lineup of elite international squash players.Iran’s Sepehr Etemad claimed the championship title after defeating Kuwait’s Athbi Hamad in the final by three games to one, with scores of 11–9, 10–12, 11–6, and 11–7.Tournament Director Mr. Saad Al-Mohanadi expressed his satisfaction with the high technical level displayed during the event.“We are proud to have hosted another successful edition of this international tournament, which has become a key fixture on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) calendar,” Al-Muhanadi stated.He emphasized that the tournament plays an important role in improving players’ international rankings and reaffirmed the Qatar Squash Federation’s commitment to continuing the organization of international competitions that support athletes in Qatar and across the region. 

Team Qatar Claim Two Golds, Two Bronzes at Kosovo International Table Tennis Tournament

Prishtina: Team Qatar made a strong impression at the Kosovo International Table Tennis Tournament, claiming a total of four medals—two gold and two bronze—thanks to standout performances by young stars Rabiah Al Kuwari and Rasha Laghribi.The tournament, held in Prishtina as part of the WTT Youth Contender Series, attracted some of the most promising table tennis talents from across the globe.Rabiah Al Kuwari delivered a thrilling performance to win gold in the boys' Under-11 category, edging out Sri Lanka’s Tavie Samaraweera 3–2 in a closely contested final (7–11, 11–9, 6–11, 12–10, 16–14). Al Kuwari added a bronze in the Under-13 category, competing above his age group—a testament to his growing skill and potential. He is a key member of the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s (QTTA) “Dream Team” development program.In the girls' competition, Rasha Laghribi marked her international debut in style, capturing the Under-11 title after a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Greece’s Clio Madisi (9–11, 11–7, 9–11, 11–6, 11–9). She followed up with another strong showing in the Under-13 bracket, earning a bronze medal to cap off a remarkable first outing on the global stage.These achievements highlight the success of QTTA’s strategy to nurture young talent through exposure to high-level international competition. The strong showing in Kosovo reinforces the promise of the “Dream Team” initiative and signals a bright future for Qatar’s rising table tennis stars. 

Samba, Hemeida secure sensational 1-2 finish for Qatar at Asian athletics

Gumi: Abderrahman Samba and Bassem Hemeida delivered a sensational 1-2 finish for Qatar in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, on Saturday. Samba, the Asian record holder, clocked 48.00 seconds to take gold, while Hemeida surged late to claim silver in 49.44 seconds.Chung Wei Lin of Chinese Taipei earned bronze, just 0.203 seconds behind Hemeida. The duo repeated their gold-silver performance from last year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou.Abubaker Haydar Abdalla added to Qatar’s medal tally with a bronze in the men’s 800m, clocking 1:45.20. Kuwait’s Ebrahim Alzofairi won gold in 1:44.59, followed by Iran’s Ali Amirian with silver in 1:44.97.Qatar ended the competition on a high, finishing joint fourth with Kazakhstan in the overall standings, winning six medals: three gold, one silver, and two bronze. Samba also led Qatar to victory in the men’s 4x400m relay alongside Hemeida, Hatim Aitoulaghazi, and Ammar Ismail Ibrahim. Earlier, Ibrahim had clinched Qatar’s first gold in Gumi in the men’s 400m final.China topped the medal table with 32 medals (19 gold), followed by India (24 medals, 8 gold) and Japan (28 medals, 5 gold). 

Team Qatar wrap up their campaign at FIVB Elite16 in Ostrava

Ostrava: The Qatari men's beach volleyball team, featuring Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, concluded their campaign at the Ostrava Elite16 tournament in the Czech Republic, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) as part of its premier Elite16 series for both men and women.The Qatari duo exited the competition in the Round of 12, following a straight-sets defeat to Czech pair Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner, who won 21–18, 21–14.Team Qatar had opened their tournament strongly in Pool E, securing two impressive victories. They defeated the French duo Clément Bassereau and Quentin Aye in a tightly contested match (2–1), before edging past the Austrian team of Moritz Dressler and Robin Seidl with the same scoreline (2–1). These back-to-back wins earned Qatar the top spot in their group and a place in the Round of 12.In the knockout stage, the Qatari team delivered a standout performance, eliminating Anders Mol and Christian Sørum of Norway, the world’s top-ranked team, in straight sets (21–15, 21–17), earning them a spot in the quarterfinals.Despite their strong showing earlier in the competition, Qatar’s journey ended in the next round against the Czech hosts. The team now looks ahead to upcoming Elite16 events as they continue their international campaign. 

Aref Mohammadi Claims 63kg Bronze for Qatar in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Team Qatar continued its impressive run at the 2025 Ulaanbaatar Greco-Roman Wrestling Open, as Aref Hussain Mohammadi clinched the bronze medal in the fiercely contested 63kg category on Friday. The Qatari wrestler delivered a commanding performance to defeat Iran’s Mohammad Mahdi Abbas in a high-caliber bout that showcased technical precision and grit.Mohammadi’s podium finish comes just one day after his teammate Shaheen Mohammed captured gold in the 82kg division, underlining Qatar’s rising momentum on the international wrestling stage.The prestigious tournament, part of the United World Wrestling's World Ranking Series, is being held in the Mongolian capital from May 29 to June 1, 2025. It has drawn over 200 elite wrestlers from around the globe, including strong contingents from Mongolia, India, and Iran.This latest achievement marks another milestone for Qatari wrestling, reflecting the country’s determined efforts to strengthen its presence in the global wrestling arena. The Ulaanbaatar Open serves as the third stop in the 2025 ranking series and offers vital opportunities for wrestlers to boost their standings ahead of major upcoming events such as the World Championships and the Olympic Games.Commenting on the result, Mr. Abdullah Hamad Al-Musaifri, Assistant Secretary-General of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, expressed his pride: "We are delighted to see our medal tally grow with this well-earned bronze. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our champion Aref for his commendable performance. We hope this upward trajectory continues as we strive for excellence and success in continental and international competitions. Our ambitions remain high as we pursue even greater achievements."Team Qatar’s wrestling squad remains fully engaged in the tournament, driven by the ambition to add more medals and further its strategic vision of developing a competitive generation of athletes capable of representing Qatar with distinction on the world stage. 

Qatar Olympic Committee celebrates Olympic Day through Swimming, Embodying Excellence, Friendship & Respect

DOHA - In a vibrant atmosphere filled with energy, excitement, and the true spirit of competition, the Qatar Olympic Committee, in collaboration with the Qatar Swimming Association, hosted the 2025 Olympic Day at the Hamad Aquatic Centre on Friday. The event brought together an impressive 350 swimmers spanning various age categories from 10  to 18 years old, in a remarkable showcase of youth talent and aquatic excellence.The day featured a two-phase competition format, with preliminary heats held in the morning and thrilling finals contested in the afternoon. Swimmers competed across five age groups (10 years, 11–12, 13–14, 15–17, and 18 & above) in a wide array of events: 50m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley, 100m Backstroke, 50m Freestyle, and exciting relay races across all categories.The event witnessed remarkable national records being shattered by two rising swimmers . Abdullah Al Ghamri, 18, delivered a breathtaking swim in the 100m Backstroke, clocking 58.89 seconds, setting a new national benchmark. Meanwhile, 10-year-old Yazan Othman stunned the crowd with an outstanding 1:16.85 performance in the same event, rewriting the national record for his age group.Through such events, Qatar continues to nurture a new generation of swimming talent, honing their skills and strengthening their competitive edge, with the ultimate goal of feeding the national teams for future participation in continental, international, and Olympic competitions.The medal ceremony was graced by Mr. Ibrahim Youssef Al-Buainain, Secretary General of the Qatar Swimming Association, Mr. Mohamed Abdulsalam Abdullah, Event Director, and Mr. Abdulaziz Ghanem, Head of Sport Activities section at the QOC, crowned the top swimmers across all five age categories.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mohamed Abdulsalam emphasized that this event is part of the Qatar Olympic Committee’s annual initiatives to commemorate Olympic Day and promote the core values of the Olympic Movement—peace, unity, human development, and cultural connection through sport.He added that Olympic Day aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace physical activity, not just as competition, but as a way of life, encouraging a more active, healthier society rooted in the joy and discipline of sport.Olympic Day is a global occasion that aims to spread awareness of sport and physical activity for all, foster the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, promote solidarity and understanding among nations through sport, and highlight the history and educational role of the Olympic Movement.The QOC remains committed to fostering a sports culture grounded in values, striving towards building a healthier and more connected society.