Fares Ibrahim claims Two Silver Medals at the World Weightlifting Championships

Manama: Team Qatar Olympic champion Fares Ibrahim has once again showcased his exceptional talent, claiming two silver medals in the 102 kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships currently underway in Manama, Bahrain.   Building on his historic gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Fares lifted a combined total of 399 kg to secure second place. His performance included an impressive 177 kg in the Snatch and 222 kg in the Clean & Jerk.   The gold medal was narrowly claimed by Kazakhstan’s Artyom Antropov, who lifted a total of 400 kg (173 kg in the Snatch and 230 kg in the Clean & Jerk), edging out Fares by just one kilogram.   Spain’s Marcos Ruiz earned the bronze medal with a total of 395 kg, comprising 183 kg in the Snatch and 212 kg in the Clean & Jerk.   The medal ceremony was attended by H.E. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Vice President of the International Weightlifting Federation, alongside Jassim Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation.

Team Qatar qualify to semifinals of 2024 Gulf Padel Cup

Kuwait: Team Qatar have earned a spot in the semifinals of the 2024 Gulf Padel Cup taking place in Kuwait. The Qatari team advanced after a commanding 3–0 victory over Oman in their opening match during the second round of Group A. In another Group A match, the UAE also secured a 3–0 win against Oman. Qatar will face the UAE tomorrow (Saturday) in the final Group A match, which will decide the group’s top two positions. The men’s competition features six Gulf nations divided into two groups. Group A consists of Qatar, the UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The Qatari squad competing in the tournament features Mohammed Saadon Al-Kuwari, Jabor Noah, Abdullah Haji, Hassan Wali, Mohammed Al-Khanji, Rayan Al-Jafiri, Mishari Nawaf, Omar Hassan, and Mohammed Abdullah.

Qatar's Fares Ibrahim to participate in 2024 IWF World Weightlifting Championships

Manama: Qatar’s Olympic champion Fares Ibrahim is set to begin his campaign in the 102 kg category at the 2024 IWF World Weightlifting Championships on Friday.   The Tokyo 2020 gold medalist has been training diligently under the guidance of his coach, Ibrahim Hassouna, as he prepares for the prestigious event. Held from December 6 to 15 in Bahrain, the tournament is one of the year's most significant weightlifting competitions, marking the culmination of the 2024 season.   This year’s championship features 473 athletes from 92 countries, including 246 men and 227 women. Fares, who recently competed at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, will aim to close out 2024 on a high note and continue his remarkable weightlifting journey on the international stage.

Nasser Al-Attiyah re-elected Chairman of the QOC Athletes' Commission

Doha: The General Assembly of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Athletes' Commission has re-elected Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah as Chairman of the Commission for the 2024-2028 term. The assembly, held recently at the QOC headquarters, also saw the election of Mutaz Essa Barshim, Nada Mohamed Wafa, Abdulla Mohammed Al-Tamim and Maryam Ahmed Al-Suwaidi as members of the Board of Directors. The General Assembly members approved the minutes of the previous meeting and discussed the strategic plan for the upcoming years, reaffirming the Commission’s dedication to enhancing athlete welfare and reinforcing Qatar’s reputation for sports excellence. During the first meeting of its new Board of Directors held today, the QOC Athletes' Commission has selected Mutaz Essa Barshim as Secretary General and Nada Mohamed Wafa as Assistant Secretary General.  

Qatar Padel Open Tournament Concludes

Doha: The third edition of the Qatar Padel Open Tournament, organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation, concluded after a week of intense competition at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The tournament brought together around 150 players, showcasing the growing popularity of padel in Qatar.   In the men's A category, the duo of Javier Navarro and Nacho Oteo claimed the championship title, while brothers Rashid and Meshari Nawaf secured second place after a spirited performance.   Tareq Zainal, Secretary General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel, and Badminton Federation, highlighted the tournament's role in advancing padel within the country. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Zainal emphasized the Federation’s commitment to supporting Qatari players and fostering the sport’s growth locally and internationally.   “This tournament is an important step in the development of padel in Qatar and aligns with our vision to elevate the sport's status on both the local and global stage. We congratulate the winners for their outstanding performances and look forward to continuing such initiatives to promote the game further,” Zainal stated.  

Qatari high jump Legend Mutaz Barshim shares his inspirational career at QOC forum

DOHA  – The Qatari Olympic and world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim delivered a fruitful lecture titled "Sky the limit : Success Story of Mutaz Barshim" during an educational  forum (Hour of Knowledge Transfer” organized by the  Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Department of the QOC at  the Lusail Hall on Wednesday. The forum highlighted his extraordinary athletic career, marked by numerous achievements and titles , and offered insights into his strategies for overcoming challenges.  As the keynote speaker, Barshim reflected on the early stages of his career, beginning with Al-Rayyan Club and his participation in school-level competitions spanning various athletics disciplines, including long jump, high jump, hurdles, and both short- and long-distance races. He described his eventual specialization in high jump and his academic journey, which included primary and preparatory education as well as his time at the Aspire Academy. Barshim recounted his rise as a promising Qatari high jump athlete in 2009 under the mentorship of coach Stanisław "Stanley" Szczyrba. He emphasized the vital role of his relationship with the coach and his commitment to three core principles of success: sacrifice, discipline, and perseverance. Barshim also detailed the defining moments, challenges, and victories of his career, which include silver medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Additionally, Barshim shared his experiences dealing with media pressure, the intensity of large crowds, and the competitive atmosphere of major events. He described how he turned these challenges into positive energy by maintaining a clear focus on his goals of excellence and achievement. Wednesday’s forum was attended by the QOC Sport Sector , Sheikh  Khalifa  bin Khalid Al-Thani, Director of the QOC Support Services Sector Eng. Hamad Lahdan Al-Mohannadi ,  Mr. Mohammed Issa Al-Fadala, the  president of Qatar Athletics Federation and Directors of Departments, Heads of QOC’s sections, units and employees alongside staff  from sport federations and committees. At the conclusion of the forum , the  QOC Sport Sector , Sheikh  Khalifa  bin Khalid Al-Thani  , honored the Qatari champion with a shield of appreciation for his remarkable contributions to Qatari sports on both international and Olympic stages.