Doha to Host Opening Round of West Asia Beach Volleyball Championship

DOHA - Doha is set to host the opening round of the West Asia Beach Volleyball Championship for men and women, from May 7 to May 10, with 19 teams from seven Arab countries taking part.The countries participating in this round include Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, in addition to the host nation, Qatar.A total of 11 men's teams and 8 women's teams will compete, with expectations of strong competition due to the closely matched skill levels of the teams.The tournament will begin with a preliminary round held in a round-robin format, followed by knockout stages leading to the final match.Teams will be seeded based on the official rankings and points approved by the sport's governing body, with a draw taking place if teams are tied on points or if some teams do not have an official ranking.Qatar will field three teams in the men's competition: Qatar 1, featuring Mahmoud Essam and Saifuddin Al Majeed; Qatar 2, featuring Mehdi Samoud and Abdullah Naseem; and Qatar 3, featuring Mohamed Al Sharshani and Mohamed Ihab.For the women’s competition, Qatar will also have three teams: Qatar 1, with Haya Abu Issa and Malak Hashem; Qatar 2, with Ladan Issa and Aisha Al Alawi; and Qatar 3, with Lujain Mahmoud and Sarah Jabbar.The delegations for the championship will begin arriving on Monday, with preliminary registration and team training sessions set for Tuesday in preparation for the official competition, which will begin on Wednesday and conclude on Saturday.  

Team Qatar shines with triple Triumph at Youth Athletics Championship

DOHA  – Team Qatar made a stunning start to the 18th edition of the Youth Athletics Championship, clinching three gold medals on the opening day of the competition, held at the Qatar Sports Club track and field stadium.The regional event features youth teams from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, and will run through May 7.The gold rush was led by standout performances from Ibrahim Zakaria in the pole vault, Salah Younes in the 100m sprint, and Hatem Humaid in the 800m.Ibrahim Zakaria soared to victory in the pole vault, clearing a height of 4.90 meters to secure gold. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al-Qudaihi took silver with a mark of 4.70 meters, while Qatar’s Younes Al Baloushi claimed bronze at 4.50 meters.In the 100m dash, Salah Younes sprinted to gold with a blistering time of 10.38 seconds. Saudi sprinter Saud Haqwi earned silver in 10.67 seconds, followed by compatriot Baddah Al-Bishi, who secured bronze with 10.73 seconds.Qatar’s Aafi Al-Shammari added to the medal tally with a silver in the javelin throw, recording a distance of 41.86 meters. The gold in that event went to Saudi Arabia’s Musaad Al-Asaimi, who threw 51.52 meters.Meanwhile, Hatem Humaid stormed to victory in the 800m final, clocking 1:48.86 to claim gold. Kuwait’s Abdulatif Faisal finished second in 1:51.58, while the UAE’s Mohammed Al-Masaabi took bronze with a time of 1:52.67.The championship continues today on Monday with six finals scheduled, including the men’s discus throw, high jump, 3000 meters, 110m hurdles, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. 

Doha Launches Official Logo for West Asia Beach Volleyball Championship

Doha: The West Asia Volleyball Association has officially unveiled the logo for the opening edition of the West Asia Beach Volleyball Championship for men and women, scheduled to take place in Doha from May 7 to 10. The event will feature 19 teams representing seven Arab nations from the region, with matches hosted at Al Gharrafa Beach Courts.The launch of the official logo comes as part of the tournament’s final organizational preparations. Considered one of the most prominent regional events in beach volleyball, the championship is set to showcase high levels of athleticism and regional talent. Teams from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and host nation Qatar will take part in the competition. Qatar is aiming for a strong performance that reflects its continued development in the sport.The tournament features 11 teams in the men’s category and 8 teams in the women’s, with the preliminary phase played in a group-stage format before moving into knockout rounds that culminate in the final. Group placements will be based on official rankings and points issued by the West Asia Volleyball Association. In the event of equal points or lack of classification, group allocation will be determined by a draw.Qatar will participate in both the men’s and women’s competitions with three teams each. The men’s teams include pairings of Mahmoud Essam and Saif Al-Majid, Mahdi Samoud and Abdullah Nassim, and Mohammed Al-Sharshani and Mohammed Ehab. On the women’s side, Qatar’s representation features Haya Abu Issa and Malak Hashem, Ladan Issa and Aisha Al-Alawi, and Lujain Mahmoud and Sarah Jabbar.This championship represents a key milestone in fostering competitive beach volleyball in West Asia, while also reinforcing Doha’s role as a leading destination for regional and international sporting events. 

Team Qatar gets better of Saudi Counterpart in Arab Men's Handball

KUWAIT  - The Qatari handball team defeated its Saudi counterpart 31-22 in its first match of the 10th Arab Men's Handball Championship, which kicked off Monday in Kuwait and will continue until May 11.The Qatari team led 16-12 at the end of the first half, before pulling further ahead in the second half and clinching the victory by a margin of nine goals.Qatari goalkeeper Ahmed Magdy received the Man of the Match award, presented to him by President of the Qatar Handball Association Ahmed Al Shaabi.The Qatari team will play their second match tomorrow against Tunisia, a victory that will secure the team's top spot in Group B and a place in the semi-finals.Nine Arab teams are participating in the championship: Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Tunisia, Morocco, the UAE, and Bahrain.The participating teams were divided into three groups. Group A includes Egypt, Iraq, and Bahrain; Group B includes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia; while Group C includes Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Morocco.Egypt won the Arab Men's Handball Championship in the first two editions, in 1975 and 1977. Kuwait won the trophy in 1979 and 1988, Tunisia in 1986 and 1993, Saudi Arabia in 1998, Algeria in 2000, and Bahrain in the most recent edition in 2002.  

Team Qatar to begin their Arab Handball Cup campaign with clash against Saudi Arabia

Kuwait City: Team Qatar will kick off their campaign at the 10th Arab Men’s Handball Cup with a highly anticipated clash against Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the tournament gets underway in Kuwait and runs through May 11, featuring nine participating nations.The Qatari squad are placed in Group B alongside Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. Group A includes Egypt, Iraq, and Bahrain, while Group C features hosts Kuwait, the UAE, and Morocco. According to the tournament regulations, the group winners will advance directly to the semifinals, along with the best second-placed team across the three groups.Led by Qatar Handball Association board member Adel Hilal Al Enazi, the Qatari delegation traveled to Kuwait earlier today with a 20-player roster. The lineup includes Anadin Soljalkovic, Ahmed Magdy Abdelrahim, Filip Danijel Saric, Anis Abderrazak Zouaoui, Ahmed Mohamed Maddadi, Alaeddine Nabil Belrashed, Nasreddine Makediche, Mohamed Ali Lotfi Hammam, Amin Noureddine Kheis, Eldar Musovic, Amin Mowafaq Zekar, Wael Omar Al-Mazoughi, Wajdi Ibrahim Sanan, Abdulrahman Tarek Abdullah, Abdelhadi Taha Al-Nimr, Rafael Capote, Mostafa Amir Abdelmoneim, Abdulaziz Mohamed Al-Mughni, Mario Tomic, and Firas Al-Munsif Al-Zamzami.Egypt dominated the early years of the championship, winning the first two editions in 1975 and 1977. Kuwait captured the title in 1979 and 1988, Tunisia lifted the trophy in 1986 and 1993, Saudi Arabia triumphed in 1998, Algeria claimed gold in 2000, and Bahrain were crowned champions in the most recent edition in 2002. 

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Meets with Bangladesh Olympic Association President

Doha – H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), met with General Waker-uz-Zaman, President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA), who is currently visiting Doha. The meeting focused on exploring ways to strengthen bilateral sports cooperation and promote the exchange of expertise between both committees in the period ahead.The two sides discussed the ongoing progress of the Olympic movement in Bangladesh and the country’s growing engagement at the continental level, reflecting its broader aspirations to cement a stronger presence on the Asian sports stage. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan reaffirmed the QOC’s commitment to supporting National Olympic Committees across Asia and globally through knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable sports development and the advancement of the Olympic Movement.The talks also touched on preparations for the 20th Asian Games, set to be held next year in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Both sides exchanged views on ways to coordinate efforts and technical expertise to prepare their national teams, while exploring opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the lead-up to this major continental event.The visit highlighted Qatar’s leading role in advancing sports development both regionally and internationally, and its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships within the global Olympic community. At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their shared aspiration to maintain close coordination and collaboration, in a manner that will further deepen ties between the QOC and the BOA and bring direct benefits to athletes in both countries as they prepare for upcoming competitions.