Qatar Olympic Committee participates in OCA Athletes Committee Webinar

Kuwait-The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) participated in the OCA Athletes Committee webinar held today with participation of 40+ NOCs. The QOC was represented by Secretary General of Athletes Commission Nada Mohamed Wafa, Member of Athletics Commission Maryam Al Suwaidi and Executive Secretary of the commission Khalid Makki. The webinar focused on the main role, importance and responsibilities of continental and NOCs. The event also featured personal experiences from different ACs and introduced the new Athlete Centered Project Fund.

QU laud establishment of Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation

DOHA – The Qatar University (QU) appreciated the effort  of Qatar Olympic Committee that led to  the establishment of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) , with purpose of promoting the sports activities in high education institutions and encouraging students to be at the heart of  various sports activities. In a statement on this occasion, Ms. Asmaa Al-Naemi, Director of Sports Affairs at Qatar University and a member of the QCSF Board of Directors, said: “The Qatar Collegiate Federation will help  students to showcase their talents and build up better their  abilities and physical and mental health. Al-Naemi added: "At Qatar University, we are committed to offering both male and female students a supporting atmosphere for their participation in sports through the provision of facilities, coaches, training programs, and sporting events. With the help of this union, we will be able to represent the institution and the university sports competitions in the best possible manner.” It is worth noting that Qatar University, represented by the Department of Sports Affairs, is committed to providing a variety of sports, health, and recreational programs, sports leadership programs and other educational programs, all of which aim to promote engaging in activities and opportunities that empower individuals and groups of campus affiliates.

Qatar defeat Saudi Arabia in GCC Youth Basketball Championship

DUBAI - Team Qatar secured their fourth consecutive victory, following a comfortable 79-55 win over Saudi Arabia at the GCC U-18 Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. In Tuesday’s other games, Kuwait beat Bahrain 64-47 and hosts United Arab Emirates got better of  Oman 57-45.  This tournament bringing together six GCC nations, including hosts United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

Team Qatar shine at GCC Youth Basketball Championship

DUBAI - Team Qatar continued their winning run in the  group stage of the GCC U-18 Basketball Championship after a convincing 82-32 win over Oman in the United Arab Emirates’ city of Dubai on Wednesday. Wednesday victory over Omani counterparts was the Qatar team’s fifth win on row to keep their hope for tournament title alive. In other fixtures, Kuwait edged out hosts UAE 39-37 and Saudi Arabia secured a comfortable 71-63 victory over Bahrain. This tournament bringing together six GCC nations, including hosts United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

Qatar tops West Asian Championship medal table

Amman-Qatar table tennis national team topped the official medal table at the West Asian Championship currently held in Jordan and runs till Aug. 5 with the participation of 12 countries. The national team secured 15 medals- six gold, two silver and seven bronze- after the conclusion of singles and doubles competitions. Qatar Table Tennis Federation President Khalil bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi praised the Qatari team's distinguished results in the championship, noting that the 15 medals were a result of the players' good performance, and an outcome of strenuous efforts that made Qatar win consecutive annual trophies. Al Mohannadi, also President of Arab and Asian Table Tennis Federations and the First Deputy of the International Table Tennis Federation President, said that the great support provided by the Qatar Olympic Committee for the game and all sports in Qatar contributed to Qatari heroes' achievements in international competitions.

QHA announces national handball team squad for 2023 World Championship

Doha – The Qatar Handball Association (QHA) announced Monday the national team's squad for the 28th Men's World Championship in Poland and Sweden from Jan. 11 to 29, 2023. The national team's squad comprises 23 players as follows: Belal Masoud Mararheh (Al Ahli), Abdulrahman Tarek Al Abdullah, Mustafa Amir Heiba, Ahmed Nader Naseem, Ahmed Mohamed Maddadi, Rafael De Costa Kabote, Belal Lbenka, Alladine Nabil Belrashed, Ali Khaled Hamed (Al Duhail); Rasheed Yussef, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelmajid, Ibrahim Shebl Ebeid (Al Sadd); Anis Abdulrazaq Zawawi (Al Arabi); Mahmoud Ahmed Zaki, Abdelhadi Medhat Rashad (Al Gharafa), Kamaledine Mallash, Amin Mowafak Zekkar, Edler and Ali Emad Al Diry (Al Rayyan); Yassine Sami Ebrahim and Ahmed Abdulhamid El Meniawy (Al Wakrah); Frankis Carol Marzo (Kuwait's Al Kuwait) The national team starts preparations on Aug. 14 under the leadership of Spanish coach Valero Rivera. Qatar was drawn in Group E along with Germany, Serbia and Algeria. Group A includes Spain, Montenegro, Chile and Iran. The Qatari national team qualified for the 2023 World Cup after leading group A at the group stage of the 20th Asian Cup held in January in Saudi Arabia, which saw the Qatari team being crowned champion for the fifth consecutive time after a 29/24 victory over Bahrain in the final.