Qatar Fund for Development signs a memorandum of understanding with FIBA Basketball World Cup- Qatar 2027 LOC

Doha - Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Local Organizing Committee - FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. Which comes with the aim of using basketball as a tool for achieving peace and building development around the world in addition to instilling its basic values through the implementation of several programs and projects. On this occasion, HE Mr. Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director General of QFFD said: “Through the Fund's various initiatives and projects, we have been able, with confident steps, to create numerous opportunities, especially for young people in developing countries and conflicted areas, to express themselves by using effective and innovative tools like sports,  that simulate their interests and bring them together, with the aim of supporting the development and peace of their societies. And today we sign This important memorandum with the Local Organizing Committee - FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, continuing these effective efforts, promoting peace, and ensuring the achievement of the sustainable development goals.”  Mr. Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb, President of Qatar National Basketball Federation and Director General of the Local Organising Committee - FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 stated:"We are pleased to sign this agreement and eagerly look forward to working with the Qatar Fund for Development to make sports a means for peace and to bring about fundamental and positive changes in communities worldwide. We consider this an excellent initiative for dialogue, the exchange of ideas and enhancing best practices in legacy delivery." This memorandum comes within the framework of the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) “Basketball for Good” programs, emphasizing on the  joint efforts to enhance the role of sport as a tool for achieving peace and building development around the world, targeting conflicted areas and countries most in need, as this memorandum will contribute to support the resilience of these communities, and It will focus in particular on young people.  

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of Nishan Ooredoo Tournament and Shooting League 2024

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners of Nishan Ooredoo Ramadan Shooting Tournament and first edition of Shooting League 2024 on Sunday.  The medal ceremony was attended by the QOC First Vice President H.E. Mr. Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mana, the QOC Second Vice President H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, the QOC Secretary General H.E. Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association President Dr. Meshaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, Chief Executive Officer of the Social & Sport Contribution Fund Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulatif Al Mannai and Executive Director of Business at Ooredoo Qatar Mr. Thani Al Malki.  In Nishan Tournament, Rashid Hamad Al Athba claimed the first place in men's trap event ahead of Saeed Bushareb and Mohamed Al Rumaihi in the second and third places respectively.  Rashed Saleh Al Athba took the gold medal of men's skeet event while Meteab Al Marri finished second ahead of Masoud Saleh Al Athba in the third place.  H.E. Sheikh Joaan also crowned the winners of shotgun events at the 2024 Shooting League where Mohamed Al Rumaihi took the first place in men's trap event while Masoud Saleh Al Athba hoisted the trophy of men's skeet event.  

Team Qatar lose to Mongolia in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup quarterfinals

Singapore: Team Qatar suffered a 11-19 defeat at the hands of Mongolia in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Sunday. The tournament was concluded yesterday where Australia cemented their status as the region's powerhouse nation after winning both titles at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024 on March 31.   Playing in their fifth straight men's final, Australia reclaimed their crown and won a fourth Asia Cup title overall after a dominant 21-7 victory over Iran. In the women's, all-conquering Australia sealed a title defense with a tough 18-13 victory over New Zealand. For the third straight year, Singapore hosted Asia's biggest 3x3 event with the seventh edition running from March 27-31.  

Team Qatar reach FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup quarter-finals

Singapore: Team Qatar reached the quarter-finals of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, where they will take on Mongolia tomorrow.  The seventh edition of continental event is being played at the famous Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square. On Friday, Qatar defeated Malaysia 16-15 in their Pool D match, before going down to New Zealand 3-22.  Qatar squad comprises of Mohamed Hashem, Omer Abdulmajeed Saad, Ahmed Saeed Mohamed, Faisal Abu Essa and Mahmoud Darwish. Qatar will have tough against Mongolia, who are the defending champions. 

First Vice President crowns winners of QOC Ramadan Tournament 2024

DOHA - H.E Mr. Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has crowned the winners of the  beach volleyball competition for departments at  the QOC Ramadan Tournament 2024 , which was concluded at the Lusail Shooting Range on Thursday. At the tournament closing ceremony held on Thursday, H.E Mr. Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of QOC and Mr. Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari, the President of  Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) crowned the top three winners in beach volleyball competition for departments ,  where  sport events team claimed the first place, procurement team seized the second place and third place went to President Office team. At Men’s padel medal ceremony , Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al-Thani,  the QOC’s Director  of Sport Sector and Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani, the  President of Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation (QBWF)  have  crowned the top three winners,  the duo Ahmed Khaleel Al-Khaledi  and Ahmed Yousef Al-Darwish claimed the first  place,  while  the  duo Mohammed Abdulsalam Abdalla & Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Balushi finished in the second place and  third place went to the duo Adel Mohamed Al-Hashimi and Saud Adel Al-Hashimi. The crowning moments continued as Sheikh Suhaim bin Mohamed Al Thani,  the Advisor of QOC’s Sport Sector and Mr. Mishaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, the  President of the Qatar Shooting & Archery Association (QSAA)  crowned the winners of  different shooting categories.  In the men’s air gun event, the duo, Abdulaziz Al-Balushi and Nasser Al-Mudahka won the first place, Abdulhadi Al-Shahwani and Khalifa Al Shahwani finished in the second  place, while the third place went to Ali Al-Hamadi and Salim Abdullah Al Sadi,  while in  women’s air gun event, the duo, Nada Wafa and Najlaa Al-Khayareen claimed the first place, Noura Al-Balushi and Amna Murad seized the second place, while Amna Al-Ansari and Hind Al-Ebrahim took the third place. In In family air gun event,  the duo, Abdullah Al-Naemi and Nasser Al-Naemi won the first place, Nasser Al-Mudahka and  Sultan Al-Mudahka claimed the second place and the third place went to Najlaa Al-Khayareen and Haid Al-Khayareen. By the end  of coronation ceremony, Director of the QOC Support Services Sector , Mr. Hamad Lahdan  Al- Mohannadi  honored Qatar Shooting & Archery Association   as  site hosted  the tournament , appreciated its logistics and technical services and also honored Naseem Medical Centre , as a tournament medical sponsor. The tournament closing scene on Thursday was  attended by a number of QOC officials,  Directors of departments, Heads of sections ,  units and employees. In this year, the QOC Ramadan Tournament  has seen  three key sport disciplines being organized, Beach Volleyball for departments, Shooting event (Shotgun + Air gun) for Men , Women  and families  and Padel Event-Doubles (Men). By organizing this annual sport tournament, the QOC aims to promote true values of sports and Olympism and making Sport For All and Sport For  Life  applicable and sustainable.

Qatar to take on Malaysia in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024

Singapore: Team Qatar will take on Malaysia in the beginning of their campaign at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2024 on Friday.  The seventh edition of Asia's biggest event is being played at the famous Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square. It is the third consecutive year that the Asia Cup is being held in Singapore.  Team Qatar will play in Pool D alongside New Zealand and Malaysia.  Qatar Squad:  Mohamed Hashem, Omer Abdulmajeed Saad, Ahmed Saeed Mohamed, Faisal Abu Essa and Mahmoud Darwish