Barshim eyes London win ahead of Worlds

Doha, Qatar: After getting back to form, high jump superstar Mutaz Barshim is eyeing his second successive Diamond League victory in a week’s time as he is set to compete in the star-studded London meeting today. The reigning Olympic and world champion Qatari is among an array of champion athletes taking part at the London Stadium in what is the last Diamond League stop before the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, which will take place from August 19 to 27. Barshim has enjoyed many memorable moments in London starting with his maiden Olympic podium at the 2012 Games where he clinched a silver medal. The lanky athlete’s unprecedented hat-trick of world titles also started in London in 2017 followed by his victories in Doha 2019 and Eugene 2022. “To open my Diamond League season in Doha was special as there is no support quite like the support you get at home, but returning to London, where I won my first World Championships title, is always close to my heart,” Barshim told the Diamond League website. “I know I’ve achieved a lot, but I’m still chasing and aiming for more. I have set my own goals and targets for 2023 and the World Championships and the Asian Games are at the top of that list. Competing in London is the perfect preparation for Budapest where I’m aiming to win my fourth global title,” he added. He also excelled in other venues in the UK including a silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2018. Barshim will compete in London following his winning jump of 2.36m at the Silesia meeting – a world lead – last week. He will get a challenge from Germany’s Tobias Potye, who cleared 2.34m in Silesia, besides USA’s JuVaughn Harrison and Australia’s Joel Baden. It will be third Diamond League competition of the ongoing season for Barshim as he finished third in his season-opening meet in Doha in May. Meanwhile, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, shot putter Ryan Crouser and pole vaulter Katie Moon, the world and Olympic champions in their respective disciplines are among top stars taking part in the London meeting, which will also witness a 100m battle between world 200m champion Shericka Jackson and US champion Sha’Carri Richardson.

Team Qatar to participate in World Aquatics Championships in Japan

Tokyo: Qatar swimming team is participating in the ongoing World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023 - Japan, which will continue until July 30. The team is represented by Abdulaziz Al Obaidli, Tamim Mohammed and Nada Mohammed Wafa. The Qatari team seeks to present good levels in competitions in which the best male and female swimmers in the world are taking part. Meanwhile, Khaleel Al Jabir, President of the Qatar Swimming Federation and Director of the World Aquatics Championships to be held in Doha from February 2 to 18 next year, accompanied by Kuwaiti Dr. Hussein Al Musallam, President of the International Aquatics Federation, inspected the progress of work in the facilities of the Fukuoka 2023 as part of preparations for Doha to host the next edition of the championship. Al Jabir will also participate in the international federation General Assembly scheduled to be held on Tuesday, in the presence of representatives of more than 200 countries on the sidelines of the World Championship held in Fukuoka.   

Team Qatar defeat Poland 2-1 in Beach Handball Global Tour

Poland: Qatar beach handball team defeated Poland 2-1 yesterday in stage 3 of the 2023 IHF Beach Handball Global Tour. The teams of Qatar, Croatia, Denmark and Poland are participating in this stage. The Qatari team played a second match yesterday against the Danish team, which ended with a 2-0 victory for Denmark. The Qatari team will take on Croatian team in the third match on Sunday. The third place and fourth place match will be held on the same day, followed by the final match.  

Curtain comes down on Asian Table Tennis Championship

Doha: The 27th edition of the Asian Table Tennis Championship was concluded at the Women's Sports Committee hall in Aspire Zone on Saturday. The event brought together 213 male and female players from 24 countries. The closing competitions witnessed 5 final matches in the categories of singles and doubles U19, and mixed doubles as well. HE Second Vice-President of the Olympic Committee Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and President of the Qatar, Arab and Asian Federations, First Vice-President of the International Table Tennis Federation Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi crowned the winners, in the presence of Executive Director of the Asian Union Nabil Al Faqih. China dominated in the final scene in the singles and mixed doubles competitions by obtaining 3 golds. South Korea managed to win the gold medal for the U19 youth's doubles, and China claimed silver. Japan also won the gold medal in the U19 women's doubles competition, while South Korea claimed silver.

China dominate at Asian Championships in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023 in Doha have been witnessing exhilarating matches and exceptional performances by young paddlers from across Asia. The Day 3 of the tournament showcased China’s dominance as they secured victories in multiple categories, solidifying their position as the front runners in the competition at the Women’s Sports Committee hall at Aspire Zone. As many as 213 players representing 23 nations are taking part in the championships which continue till July 22. In the U-15 Boys’ Team event, China emerged triumphant 3-1 after a hard-fought battle against Korea. The U-15 Girls’ Team event witnessed an impressive performance by Japan. They displayed exceptional skill and precision, defeating China convincingly 3-0. China continued their dominant run in the U19 Boys’ Team event defeating Korea 3-0. The Chinese team’s exceptional teamwork and strategic play secured them the U19 Boys’ Team title, solidifying their position as the team to beat in the championships. In the U-19 Girls’ Team event, China once again displayed their superiority defeating Japan 3-0. China have established themselves as the team to watch in the 27th Asian Championships 2023. Their exceptional skills, teamwork, and determination have positioned them as strong contenders for the overall championship title in the Qatari capital.

QVA Continues Preparations for World Volleyball Challenger Cup

DOHA, Qatar  (QNA) - Preparations are underway for the World Volleyball Challenger Cup (Qatar 2023), which is scheduled to take place in Doha at the Aspire Sports Hall from July 28 to 30, with the participation of 8 teams: Qatar, Chile, China, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey and Ukraine. President of the Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari chaired a meeting of the Organizing Committee which reviewed the latest developments and preparations related to Doha's hosting of the world championship along with coordination in the coming period before the official launch of the competitions to ensure good preparation and full readiness to receive the participating teams. Al Kuwari hoped that this world sporting event would be organized in an optimal manner, stressing the importance of teamwork among the members of the Organizing Committee and making every effort to ensure the remarkable success of the tournament that enhances Doha's leading position and reputation in hosting major sporting events. The International Volleyball Federation had announced the program of the event in which Qatar's first match will be against Thailand on July 28.