Team Qatar tally reaches 21 medals at Youth GCC Games

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Team Qatar’s medal tally has jumped to 21 medals on Saturday at  the inaugural  Youth GCC Games on Saturday ,  which is hosted by UAE from April 16  to second of May, 2024. Team Qatar athletes kept their winning streak at the games  with  a high note performance to reach 21 medals, including  6 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze since the competitions started off  in the mid of April. In Saturday’s swimming event, team Qatar members claimed 11 medals , including  5 gold, 4 sliver and two bronze,  on  the same track of victory Qatari archers  won two sliver and two bronze K likewise Qatar’s Karate, Triathlon and cycling teams seized a bronze medal apiece. These two week long Games bring together more than 3500 athletes to compete in 24 sport  disciplines looking for top honors.

QCA receives ICC Development Initiative of the Year Award for Asian Region

Doha: The Qatar Cricket Association was named as the Asia Regional Winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Development Initiative of the Year. In its statement, the ICC said that this award honors Qatar Cricket Association's distinguished efforts and dedication to promoting and developing the game in the region, indicating that the associations commitment to nurturing talent at all levels was exemplary. The statement added that the Qatar Cricket Association's programs and innovative initiatives have contributed significantly to the growth of cricket in Qatar, receiving widespread appreciation from the cricket community. The ICC said that the award is a testament to the vision, hard work, and passion put in service of the game, and that it is also a well-deserved recognition of the Qatar Cricket Associations significant contributions to the sport.

Team Qatar win basketball gold at Youth GCC Games

Abu Dhabi: Qatar basketball team defeated Saudi Arabia 18-17 in a thrilling final to win gold medal at the First Youth GCC Games taking place in the UAE.  Yesterday’s gold took Team Qatar’s tally to 66 overall medals at the Games, which will conclude on Thursday, including 3 medals in Taekwondo, 9 medals in Para Athletics, 7 medals in Chess, 1 medal in Jujitsu, 1 medal in Sailing, 2 medals in boxing,  1 medal in equestrian, 6 medals in table tennis, 23 medals in swimming, 7 medals in archery, 1 medal in Karate, 2 medals in triathlon, 2 medals in cycling and 1 medal in basketball 3x3 event.  In Sunday’s swimming competitions held at the Abu Dhabi Aquatics club, Qatar athletes claimed 12 medals.  Qatar archers also secured three gold medals. More than 3500 athletes are competing in the Games in as many as 24 disciplines.

Qatar International Junior Squash Open Championship concludes

Doha: Qatar International Junior Squash Open Championship was concluded yesterday at the Khalifa International Complex. The tournament brought together 113 international players. Kuwait’s Qader Gul claimed the title of boys under 19 years event and his compatriot Khaled Al Fawzan won the title of boys under 17 years. For the boys under 15 years competition, Jordan’s Osama Al Bataineh won the title, while the first place of the boys under 13 years was claimed by Chinese Liu Yuanxi. Kuwait’s Salman Al Saleh managed to win the title of boys under 11 years category. The medal ceremony was attended by Secretary General of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation Tariq Zainal and Tournament Director Saad Al Mohannadi.  

Team Qatar win table tennis gold medal at Youth GCC Games

Abu Dhabi: Qatar table tennis team claimed the gold medal of the first Youth GCC Games hosted by the UAE after beating Kuwait 3-0 in Dubai on Friday. Team Qatar achieved the full mark in the competition after winning all the matches since the start of the competition last Wednesday. In the first games, the team drubbed Oman 3-1 and Bahrain 3-0 in the second round prior to achieving the third triumph on Thursday by beating Kuwait 3-0. The game will continue today through group and individual matches

Sheikh Joaan Participates in the Executive Council Meeting of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC)

Doha- His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), participated via videoconference in the 89th ANOC Executive Council meeting held on April 27th in Athens, Greece. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Robin Mitchell, President of ANOC, was attended by members of the ANOC Executive Council on Saturday, April 27, 2024. During the meeting, discussions focused on key topics such as the latest preparations for the ANOC World Beach Games and the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The session also included a review of the ANOC’s Strategic Plan and updates from the Continental Associations and various ANOC Commissions on their recent initiatives.