A new historic achievement for Qatari and Arab women

Qatari mountaineering legend Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani has successfully summited 11 of the world’s 14 mountains exceeding 8,000 metres, continuing her extraordinary journey towards completing the world’s highest peaks.Her latest achievement was reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II, located in the Karakoram mountain range on the border between Pakistan and China.These peaks hold exceptional significance, as they rise into what is known as the “Death Zone,” where oxygen levels drop dramatically and conditions become extremely dangerous. 

2026 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships Open in Uzbekistan

Tashkent - The 2026 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.Running until Aug.14, the event features more than 300 weightlifters of both genders hailing from 29 countries.The opening ceremony was held at Tashkent Olympic City and attended by an elite group of officials and sports figures, alongside representatives of national and international federations and participating delegations.This pageantry occasion demonstrated the stature of weightlifting in Asia and the increasing interest in advancing young talents.Addressing the inauguration ceremony, HE First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and President of the Qatar, Arab, Asian and Afro-Asian Weightlifting Federations, Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, underscored the importance of continental contests in supporting the pathway toward developing this sport.He stated that weightlifting grants young people and emerging generations a significant opportunity to internalize expertise and get familiarized with a variety of levels, as age-group championships lay the groundwork for advancing future champions.Staging both continental and global tournaments is a consequential element in enhancing the sport's structure, Al Mana underlined, stating that this would offer athletes the space to compete at the uppermost echelons. Al Mana further indicated that youth and junior championships constitute an important milestone on the federation's agenda as it assembles a contingent of emerging talents in Asia.He suggested that this offers them the opportunity to contend and acquire international expertise as part of the federation's efforts to have a rock-solid base of champions who are capable of continuing the path of Asian weightlifting in the coming years.In a related context, Al Mana chaired the meeting of the Asian Weightlifting Federation's (AWF) executive office, convened at the Uzbek Ministry of Sports on the sidelines of this tournament, with several members of the executive office and leaders of the sports movement in Uzbekistan in attendance.The attendees included Uzbek Minister of Sport Adkham Ikramov and Secretary-General of the Uzbek National Olympic Committee Oybek Kasimov.The office discussed an array of issues related to the AWF's future and the agenda of its competitions throughout the upcoming phase, alongside preparations for the 2027 Asian Weightlifting Championships, poised to be held in the Republic of Korea.The 2027 tournament carries additional significance as it will be part of the qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, giving the continental championship added significance for weightlifters hoping to secure spots at the next Olympics.On the margins of this meeting, Ikramov accorded HE Al Mana the Ministry's honorary award under the name of excellence in physical culture and sports, in recognition of his role in serving and advancing the sport of weightlifting and contributing to upgrading and expanding the sport in Asia. 

OCA, CANOC Sign Cooperation Agreement Promoting Closer Sporting Ties

Barcelona, (QNA) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) have signed an agreement to foster closer sporting ties between the two regions.OCA President, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani signed on behalf of the Asian governing body while CANOC President Keith Joseph signed on behalf of the Caribbean NOCs.The agreement, which was signed in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, August 7, stipulates the exchange of expertise in organizing sports events, developing athletes and benefiting from sports expertise, in addition to organizing joint scientific sports seminars and conferences between the two sides. 

Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Set to Compete in London Leg of Longines Global Champions Tour

DOHA  – Qatari show jumper Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani will return to action at the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League, with the prestigious event’s 10th leg taking place from August 7 to 9 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, United Kingdom.The London leg will bring together the world’s leading riders and some of the finest horses in the sport, as Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani competes in both the individual competition and the team event as part of the Doha Falcons. The Qatari team will battle against 16 other teams for titles and prize money exceeding £1.5 million, including a record £1 million for the feature Grand Prix, the richest prize in the tour’s history. The premier class will be contested over obstacles reaching 1.60 metres.The event will feature a star-studded field of international riders, including Wadnan rider Abdulrahman Said, who currently leads the championship standings with 187 points, alongside Max Kühner, Christian Ahlmann, Henrik von Eckermann, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles.The line-up also includes previous London Grand Prix winners such as Peder Devos, Christian Kukuk and Peder Fredricson, as well as Katrin Eckermann, Sophie Hinners, Maikel van der Vleuten, Denis Lynch, Gregory Cottard, Gilles Thomas, Victor Bettendorf, Sanne Thijssen and Harry Allen, among many other leading names.British fans are expected to create a spectacular atmosphere after tickets for the London leg sold out, with strong home support anticipated for Britain’s leading riders, including Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles, as they seek victory in front of their home crowd. Popular home favourites such as Jack Whitaker, Joseph Stockdale, Jody Hall McAteer and Sienna Charles will also be looking to impress.Following London, the Longines Global Champions Tour will head to Valkenswaard in the Netherlands for its 11th leg from September 4 to 6, before moving to Vienna from September 24 to 26. The tour will then travel to the historic Italian capital Rome from October 9 to 11, followed by a spectacular new destination at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt from October 22 to 24.The Cairo leg represents one of the tour’s major surprises this season, following an agreement for the Egyptian capital to host a round of the prestigious series. The tour will then return to the Arab world for its next stop in Rabat, Morocco, from October 30 to November 1, before concluding with the GC Playoffs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 18 to 21, 2026.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Advances to Hammer Throw Final at World Athletics U20 Championships

Washington - Qatar national athletics team member Abdulrahman Ibrahim qualified today for the final of the hammer throw in his first appearance at the World Athletics U20 Championships, currently being held in the United States.Abdulrahman recorded a throw of 71.70 meters to secure a place in the final and will compete for one of the medals.Qatar was represented at the championships by six athletes: Abdullah Al Abdullah in the pole vault, Abdulrahman Al Malki in the high jump, Abdulrahman Ibrahim in the hammer throw, Hamad Dhawi in the discus throw, Yousef Abdulaziz in the 400 meters, and Mohammed Waheed in the 1,500 meters.The hammer throw final will be held Friday, while Yousef Abdulaziz will compete in the 400-meter event on the same day.

Qatar Men's Team Claims Second Straight Victory at West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour

Amman, Jordan – Qatar's men's beach volleyball team continued its impressive start at the inaugural West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour, securing a hard-fought second consecutive victory after defeating Iraq 2-1 on Wednesday.Represented by Musa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab, Team Qatar showcased remarkable resilience to overturn an early setback. After dropping the opening set 15-21, the duo responded in commanding fashion, cruising to a 21-11 victory in the second set before dominating the decider 15-5 to seal the match and extend their winning streak.The victory follows Qatar's convincing opening-round performance, where Al Khair and Ehab defeated Saudi Arabia in straight sets 25-13, 21-10, strengthening their position in the tournament and maintaining positive momentum in the regional competition.