Qatar Olympic Committee Celebrates Participants in Team Qatar Summer Program 2026

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Sports Events Department, held a ceremony today to honor participants in the second edition of the Team Qatar Summer Program 2026, dedicated to the sons and daughters of QOC employees.The ceremony was held at Lusail Hall at the QOC headquarters in the presence of H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee; Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of the Sports Sector; a number of officials, representatives of sports federations and members of the organizing committee; as well as the participants’ parents and families.The ceremony marked the successful conclusion of the program’s second edition, which was held from June 28 to July 9, 2026, and targeted children aged 8 to 12. A total of 57 children, including 30 boys and 27 girls, took part in a variety of sports and recreational activities.The program’s activities aimed to develop participants’ personal skills, introduce them to Olympic and sporting values, and encourage them to engage in sports and adopt a healthy lifestyle, while the volunteer category was dedicated to young people aged 16 to 18.The program is part of the Qatar Olympic Committee’s Strategic Plan 2023–2030, which aims to strengthen the role of families in encouraging children to participate in sports, broaden participation in sporting activities, and establish sport as part of everyday life.On this occasion, H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, stressed that the Team Qatar Summer Program reflects the QOC’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for children and young people, enabling them to discover their talents and develop their abilities, while instilling the values of discipline, perseverance, teamwork and positive competition.H.E. Al Buenain said: “We are proud of the success achieved by the program and of the discipline, commitment and positive behavior demonstrated by the participants, which contributed to the success of its various activities. Their participation also highlighted the importance of quality sports programs in building character and promoting sporting values.”H.E. Al Buenain also praised the outstanding role played by the young volunteers, who are children of QOC employees, noting that their active involvement in organizing events, welcoming participants, and managing competitions and daily activities helped develop their sense of responsibility and strengthen their initiative and teamwork. Their contribution also played a tangible role in the success of the program and provided them with a valuable experience that helped instill the values of volunteering and leadership while strengthening their connection with the sports community.He added: “The Team Qatar Summer Program provides an important platform for developing the abilities of participants from among the children of QOC employees, identifying promising talents and further developing their potential, in line with the QOC’s efforts to promote a sporting culture and strengthen community participation.”H.E. Al Buenain noted that the success of the program underscores the importance of continuing to develop such initiatives, helping to prepare an aware and engaged generation equipped with the skills and values that support continued sporting achievement and excellence.The program’s organizing committee expressed its thanks and appreciation to the supporting and cooperating entities that contributed to the program’s success, including the Qatar Stars League, Qatar Bowling Federation, Qatar Police Sports Federation, Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, Perf Up Center, and the Olympic and Sports Museum.The organizing committee also thanked the program’s official sponsors, particularly Al Rukn Al Riyadi and Al Jazeera Perfumes, in recognition of their support and contribution to the program’s success. A special segment of the ceremony was dedicated to honoring the supporting entities and sponsors.For their part, a number of parents expressed their appreciation to the Qatar Olympic Committee for organizing a program that combined sports, recreational and educational activities and enriched their children’s summer break in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. They stressed that the program helped build the children’s self-confidence and enabled them to discover their talents and interests in a safe and supportive environment.

Qatari Diar, Qatar Olympic Committee signs co-operation agreement

Doha: Qatari Diar has signed a co-operation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to strengthen joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater sports participation and to encourage members of the community to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle.The agreement was signed by Qatari Diar chief executive Sheikh Hamad Bin Talal al-Thani and HE the QOC Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain during an official ceremony held at Qatari Diar’s headquarters, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.Under the agreement, the two parties will co-operate in organising and implementing sports events, championships, and community initiatives of mutual interest, and will launch joint community programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging sports participation.The agreement also provides for the use of spaces and facilities owned by Qatari Diar, along with the necessary logistical support to ensure the successful implementation of events and activities.It includes the exchange of expertise when launching sports initiatives through consultation, technical support, and related services, as well as cooperation in the media, marketing, and promotion of joint events and projects locally and internationally, including the use of Qatari Diar’s available media, advertising assets, screens, and media spaces.“We are proud to sign this agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee, which marks a significant step in strengthening our institutional co-operation in the field of sports,” said Sheikh Hamad. “It also reflects our commitment to expanding our contribution to the community and supporting national efforts to establish sport as a fundamental element in enhancing quality of life.”“We are confident that this agreement will lay the foundation for a fruitful and sustainable partnership, built on complementary roles and the exchange of expertise, translating the agreed areas of co-operation into sports and community initiatives that deliver tangible impact, fulfil the objectives of both parties and serve the community,” he added.“We are pleased to sign this memorandum of understanding with Qatari Diar, which marks a new step towards strengthening co-operation and partnership between the Qatar Olympic Committee and national institutions,” said HE al-Buenain.“We firmly believe in the importance of integrating efforts and exchanging expertise to support the continued development of sport in the State of Qatar,” he said. “At the QOC, we are committed to building effective and sustainable partnerships that help broaden the scope of sports initiatives and programmes while enhancing the presence of sport and its positive role in society.”“Through this memorandum of understanding, we look forward to opening new avenues of co-operation with Qatari Diar and leveraging the expertise and capabilities of both parties in support of our shared objectives,” HE al-Buenain added.“We also hope that this partnership will serve as a model for fruitful co-operation between national institutions, supporting our aspirations to further advance the sports sector, strengthen Qatar’s position on the international sporting stage, and contribute to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030,” he said. 

Qatar Men’s and Women’s 3x3 Teams Continue FIBA Nations League Campaign in Singapore

Singapore : Qatar’s U23 men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball teams continue their participation in the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League 2026 – Asia West/Pacific, being held in Singapore from August 20 to 26.The competition features a series of six stops, providing Qatar’s young players with valuable international experience against strong teams from across the region.The men’s team comprises Mohammed Ahmed, Abdulrahman Ashraf, Mubarak Jama and Issa Radi.Qatar opened Stop 1 on August 20 with a 15–9 defeat to Turkmenistan before losing 21–11 to Australia. In Stop 2, the team fell 14–8 to Bahrain before producing a competitive display against Saudi Arabia, narrowly losing 19–17.In Stop 3, Qatar faced Turkmenistan again, losing 21–12, before Saudi Arabia secured a 17–13 victory in the second match.The men’s team will continue its campaign in Stop 4 on August 24, facing Turkmenistan at 8:55 a.m. Doha time before taking on Australia at 10:45 a.m.Stop 5 will see Qatar meet Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on August 25, before concluding the competition in Stop 6 on August 26 with matches against Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, Qatar’s women’s team features Dima Khalid, Sara Zayed, Dana Al-Sayed and Fatima Jamal.The team began its campaign in Stop 1 against Australia, losing 21–2, before falling 21–6 to Turkmenistan. In Stop 2, Qatar faced Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with the two matches ending 21–5 and 21–4 respectively.Qatar returned to action in Stop 3 against Australia, who won 21–3, before Bahrain recorded a 21–6 victory in the second match.The women’s team will compete in Stop 4 on August 24, facing Australia at 8:30 a.m. Doha time before meeting Turkmenistan at 10:20 a.m.Their campaign will continue in Stop 5 on August 25 against Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, before concluding the sixth and final stop on August 26 with matches against Australia and Bahrain.Qatar’s participation in the Nations League forms part of efforts to provide young players with greater international exposure, enhance their competitive experience and support the continued development of 3x3 basketball in the country. 

Tunisia and Egypt Advance to Round of 16 at FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship – Doha 2026

Doha: Tunisia and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship – Doha 2026, following Sunday’s group-stage action.Tunisia finished second in Group A with six points after defeating hosts Qatar 3–0 in the final round, winning 25–15, 25–18 and 25–17.Qatar concluded their group-stage campaign following matches against Venezuela, France and Tunisia. Their first appearance at the World Championship provided the young squad with valuable international experience and exposure to different styles of play.In Group C, Brazil maintained their unbeaten run with a 3–0 victory over Argentina (25–19, 25–15, 25–21), taking their tally to eight points and securing top spot. Poland followed with four points, Argentina had three, while Mexico remained without a point.Egypt also booked their place in the Round of 16 following a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Spain in Group D. The Egyptian side prevailed 25–18, 21–25, 27–25, 19–25 and 15–10 to move to four points, level with Türkiye. Bulgaria led the group with six points and had already secured qualification, while Spain were eliminated.In Group E, Iran continued their perfect campaign with a third consecutive victory, defeating Chinese Taipei 3–0 (25–15, 25–21, 25–17). Iran moved to nine points from three matches, while Pakistan stood second with three points, followed by Chinese Taipei with two and Algeria with one.The remaining Group D and Group E fixtures will be completed on Monday, with Algeria facing Pakistan at the Women’s Sports Hall in Aspire Zone and Türkiye taking on Bulgaria at Al Arabi Sports Club Hall.Monday’s schedule will also feature several remaining group-stage matches, including France against Venezuela, India against Romania, and Mexico against Poland.The results will determine the remaining Round of 16 places and the final group standings before the championship moves into the knockout stage, with the final scheduled for August 29. 

Qatar U19 Handball Team Advance to Asian Championship Quarterfinals

Amman:  Qatar’s U19 handball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 11th Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship after defeating Syria 42–29 in their final Group B match on Monday.The victory completed a perfect group-stage campaign for Team Qatar, who finished top of Group B with eight points from four consecutive wins.Qatar began their campaign with a 30–22 victory over Saudi Arabia before defeating Kuwait 30–19 in the second round. They maintained their winning run with a hard-fought 24–22 victory over Iran, before wrapping up the group stage with an emphatic win over Syria.The Qatari team will now turn their attention to the quarterfinals as they look to maintain their unbeaten run and continue their challenge for the continental title.Qatar’s strong group-stage campaign further underlines the continued development of Qatari handball and the national team’s competitive presence on the Asian stage. 

Qatar Junior Open Squash Championship Gets Underway Tuesday

Doha:  The 2026 Qatar Junior Open Squash Championship will get underway on Tuesday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, bringing together promising young players from Qatar and several other countries.Organized by the Qatar Squash Federation under the umbrella of the Asian Squash Federation, the three-day championship will feature competitions across four age categories: Under-11, Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17.Championship Director Saad Al Muhannadi said the tournament forms part of the Qatar Squash Federation’s efforts to develop young Qatari players by providing them with greater competitive experience.“We are keen to give our players as much competitive exposure as possible, as their development requires regular match play and the opportunity to compete against opponents of different levels and playing styles,” Al Muhannadi said.He added that the Federation’s objectives extend beyond achieving results in a single tournament, with the focus on developing a new generation of players capable of progressing, competing at a high level and representing Qatar in future events.Al Muhannadi also highlighted the championship’s role in supporting the growth of squash and expanding the sport’s participation base in Qatar.