Qatar U19 Handball Team Defeat Iran for Third Straight Win at Asian Championship

Amman: Qatar’s U19 handball team continued their winning run at the 11th Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship with a 24–22 victory over Iran in their third Group B match on Sunday.Qatar prevailed in a closely contested encounter, showing tactical discipline, attacking efficiency and defensive solidity to secure the two-goal victory.The win was Qatar’s third in as many matches. They opened their campaign with a 30–22 victory over Saudi Arabia before defeating Kuwait 30–19 in their second group fixture.With the result, Qatar moved to six points at the top of Group B and will look to complete an unbeaten group-stage campaign when they face Syria on Monday in their fourth and final match.The championship is being held in Amman, Jordan, and continues until August 31.

Team Qatar Face Tunisia in Final Group Match at FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship

Doha: Qatar’s U17 volleyball team will conclude their preliminary-round campaign at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship – Doha 2026 on Sunday when they face Tunisia in their third and final Group A match at 5:00 PM at the Women’s Sports Hall in Aspire Zone.France lead the group with six points, followed by Tunisia and Venezuela with three points each, while Qatar sit fourth without a point, adding significance to Sunday’s encounter in the race for qualification to the next round.Saoud Al Kuwari, Team Qatar administrator, said the championship has featured a high technical standard, with several experienced teams that have previously reached international podiums, while also praising the organization of the tournament.He explained that Qatar’s first appearance at the World Championship provides the players with an important opportunity to gain experience and compete against different volleyball schools, stressing that the team is determined to make the most of the experience and continue its development.Looking ahead to the Tunisia match, Al Kuwari said the two teams are closely matched and confirmed that Qatar will enter the encounter determined to achieve a positive result and compete until the end.He also highlighted the strong performances produced by several Asian teams, including Iran, Pakistan and India, noting that exposure to different styles of play helps develop the players’ abilities and provides valuable experience at the beginning of their international careers.Elsewhere in Saturday’s second-round action, Brazil secured a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Poland (25–12, 23–25, 25–17, 23–25, 16–14), raising their tally to five points, one ahead of Poland.In Group B, Romania recorded their first victory with a straight-sets win over Cuba (25–14, 26–24, 25–15), moving to three points alongside India, while defending champions Italy lead the group with six points.Egypt also claimed their first win of the tournament after defeating Türkiye 3–2 (17–25, 25–22, 26–24, 20–25, 15–12) in Group D at Al Arabi Sports Club Hall. Bulgaria lead the group with a maximum six points, followed by Türkiye with four and Egypt with two, while Spain remain fourth without a point.In Group E, Chinese Taipei defeated Algeria 3–2 to move to two points. Iran lead the standings with six points, followed by Pakistan with three, Chinese Taipei with two and Algeria with one.The third and final round of preliminary matches begins on Sunday, with key fixtures including Qatar against Tunisia, Brazil against Argentina, Iran against Chinese Taipei, Italy against Cuba, and Egypt against Spain.The top three teams from each group, along with the best fourth-placed team, will advance to the Round of 16. The tournament will then move into the knockout stages, culminating in the third-place match and final on August 29.

Qatar Cricket Association President Elected to Asian Cricket Council Executive Board

Bangkok : HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani, President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the Qatar Cricket Association, in a new achievement reflecting the growing presence of Qatari cricket on the Asian stage.The election took place during the 2026 Asian Cricket Council Annual General Meeting, held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of representatives from the host nation, Qatar, several GCC countries and a number of Asian cricket associations.The election of the Qatar Cricket Association President to the ACC Executive Board recognizes Qatar’s growing role in supporting and developing cricket and strengthening the sport’s presence at both regional and continental levels. It also represents an important step towards expanding the participation of Qatari sports officials in decision-making at the Asian level.The appointment also reflects increasing confidence in Qatari sports officials and underlines Qatar’s growing position within the Asian cricket community, opening new opportunities for cooperation and development while supporting efforts to promote the sport and broaden its participation base in Qatar and across the region.The achievement adds to Qatar’s growing record of success across the sporting landscape and further underlines the country’s active presence within continental and international sports organizations and federations.

Team Qatar Face Iran in Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship

Amman : Qatar’s U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in their third Group B match at the Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship, currently taking place in the Jordanian capital, Amman, until August 31.Team Qatar will be aiming for their third consecutive victory following a strong start to the tournament. They opened their campaign with a 30–22 win over Saudi Arabia before defeating Kuwait 30–19 in their second match.Qatar will conclude their group-stage campaign against Syria on Monday in the fourth and final round.The Qatari team will be looking to maintain their positive run of results as they continue their bid for the continental title and seek to further strengthen Qatar handball’s presence on the Asian stage.

Team Qatar Defeat Kuwait at Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship

Amman: Qatar’s U19 handball team continued their strong run at the 11th Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship after defeating Kuwait 30–19 in their second Group B match in Amman, Jordan.Team Qatar secured their second consecutive victory after controlling the match with a disciplined tactical performance, effective attacking play and solid defence.Qatar opened their campaign with a 30–22 victory over Saudi Arabia before overcoming Kuwait to raise their tally to four points and strengthen their chances of advancing from the group.The Qatari team will face Iran on Sunday in their third group match before concluding the preliminary round against Syria on Monday.Qatar will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and focus in the remaining matches as they seek to strengthen their chances of competing for the leading positions in the tournament, which continues until August 31. 

Qatar Fall to France in FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship

Doha: Qatar’s U17 volleyball team suffered a straight-sets defeat to France in their second Group A match at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship – Doha 2026, currently being held in Doha until August 29.France won all three sets by an identical score of 25–11, securing their second victory in the group and booking their place in the next round.Qatar will conclude their preliminary-round campaign against Tunisia on Sunday in an all-Arab encounter, where they will be looking to produce a strong performance and secure a positive result.Tunisia lost their opening match to France and are set to face Venezuela on Saturday in their second group fixture before taking on Qatar in the third and final round.Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) after the match, Qatar U17 player Ahmed Hamdi said the team faced a strong French side and that the players gave their best in an effort to match their opponents. He expressed hope that Qatar would deliver an improved performance in their next match.“France are a strong team. We could have performed better with greater concentration, but we learned a lot from this match and will work to improve our performance in the next game,” Hamdi said.Looking ahead to the encounter with Tunisia, Hamdi said the match would be an important and challenging one, adding that Qatar would prepare thoroughly and give their utmost to deliver a strong performance and achieve a positive result.Hamdi also expressed his delight at competing in the World Championship, highlighting the importance of such tournaments in providing young players with valuable experience through exposure to some of the world’s leading teams and high-level players.He also praised the team spirit within the Qatari squad, noting that the positive atmosphere among the players has strengthened cohesion and motivated them to give their best throughout the tournament.Elsewhere in Friday’s second-round action, Argentina defeated Mexico in straight sets in Group C, while Iran recorded a 3–0 victory over Pakistan. Italy defeated India 3–1, while Bulgaria overcame Spain by the same scoreline.The second round continues on Saturday with several matches, including Tunisia against Venezuela, Brazil against Poland, Cuba against Romania, Chinese Taipei against Algeria, and Egypt against Türkiye.