Team Qatar weightlifter Fares Ibrahim wins gold and silver in 2021 World Championships

  DOHA -  Qatar’s Olympic Gold medalist and champion Fares Ibrahim went down in the history on Tuesday, after winning gold and silver medals at the 2021 World Weighting Championships, taking place in Uzbekistan capital of Tashkent. Qatar superstar has fought tooth and nail to claim the clean & Jerk gold medal with a lift of 229kg and  clinched total silver medal with 394kg , setting new standards of excellence to the Qatar’s sport achievements. This global  event is bringing  together  the world best 432 weightlifters (men and women) from 74 nations across the world. In a post  event statement on Tuesday  , the president of Qatar Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Mohammed Yousef Al Mana has described Fares victory in Uzbekistan as a confirmation to his glorious gold medal he achieved  in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Mr. Al Mana also dedicated this new record of achievement  to the Qatar’s wise leadership , who always spare no effort to  support  the country sport movement at the local , regional and international levels. The Qatari champion Ibrahim said:” I’m really happy of this achievement and hope to gain more experience that could help me to set better records in the upcoming championships, particularly 2024 Paris Olympics.    

Qatar National Day Close Padel Tournament to begin on Monday

DOHA- Under the sponsorship of the State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee and the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) will organize the Qatar National Day Close Padel Tournament from December 13-17, 2021. The Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex will host Men's and Juniors U18 events while Women's event will be staged at Ali bin Hamad Al-Attiy Arena of Al Sadd Sports Club. The QOC supports this new Padel tournament in light of the country's celebration of National Day as the QOC is keen to participate in all national events to underline its positive role in local community and promote sport as an ideal way to mark Qatar's national day. The QOC Secretary General H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain said, “We are proud to cooperate with the State National Day Celebrations Organizing Committee and the QTSBF to organize Qatar National Day Close Padel Tournament in light of the country's national day celebrations. The new tournament will also contribute to the development of Padel in the state of Qatar.” Al-Buenain stressed that organizing this tournament will provide Padel players with the opportunity to play in a competitive atmosphere and help promote Padel in the state of Qatar. He also lauded the important role of national institutions in supporting the Qatar sport. The game of Padel is a sport that combines the best elements of tennis and squash, which turned out to be one of the fastest growing sports in the world, especially in Qatar after hosting the 2021 edition of World Padel Championship last month where Spain claimed the title of Men's and Women's events.

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad re-elected as the QOC President

DOHA- H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was unanimously re-elected as President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) for a new Olympic term 2021- 2024 and H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain was elected as Secretary-General of the QOC. The elections took place in the General Assembly meeting held on Sunday under the leadership of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani where H.E. Mohamed Yousef Al Mana was elected First QOC Vice President,  H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari Second QOC Vice President, H.E. Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain QOC Secretary General and Mr. Nasser Bin Saleh Al Attiyah as Chair of QOC’s Athletes Commission. In attendance also were Presidents of sports federations and Committees During the meeting, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani thanked the sports federations, praising the achievements made by team Qatar athletes this year where they won two gold medals and one bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal in the Paralympic Games.  H.E. Sheikh Joaan also urged the federations to make more efforts in preparation for the upcoming competitions of the Qatari teams. The meeting began with approving the minutes of the previous general assembly meeting held in February 2020 and discussed the QOC strategy to prepare national teams for 2030 Asian Games. The general assembly highlighted the QOC achievements in 2020 and 2021 and successful participation in 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games where Qatar claimed two gold medals and 2 bronze medals.  In addition to winning the hosting of the 2030 Asian games The meeting also discussed the QOC budget for, GCC Games in Kuwait, 2022 Asian Games in China and a number of topics tabled on the agenda. The new formations of the sports federations came as follows: Mr. Hassan Nasser Al Naimi President of the Qatar Golf Association, Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Al Sheabi President of the Qatar Handball Association, Mr. Khaleel Ibrahim Al Jabir President of the Qatar Swimming Association, Mr. Mohamed Essa Al Fadalah President of the Qatar Athletics Federation, Mr. Ali Ghanim Al Kuwari President of the Qatar Volleyball Association, Mr. Khalid bin Hamad Al Attiyah President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Saoud Al Thani President the Qatar Paralympic Committee, Mr. Mohamed Yousef Al Mana President of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation,  Mr. Abdullah Ali Al-Ghanim Al Maadeed President of the Qatar Fencing Federation, Mr. Badr Muhammad Al Darwish President of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation, Mr. Khalil Ahmed Al Mohannadi President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association, Mr. Nasser bin Ghanim Al Khelaifi President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani President of the Qatar Football Association, Mr. Mohammed Saad Al-Mughaisib President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, Ms. Lolwa Hussein Al Marri President of the Qatar Women’s Sports Committee, Mr. Rashid Majed Al Sulaiti President of the Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation, Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani President of the Qatar School Sports Association, Mr. Ali Ahmed Al Hitmi, President of the Qatar Gymnastics Federation, Dr. Mohamed Jeham Al Kuwari President the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation,  Mr. Yousef Ali Al Kazim President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, Mr. Meshaal Ibrahim Al Nasr President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, Mr. Rashid Majed Al Sulaiti President of the Qatar Winter Sports Committee, Mr. Yousef Jeham Al Kuwari, President of the Qatar Rugby and Hockey Committee, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani President of the Qatar Cricket Committee, Dr. Ibrahim Saleh Al Naimi President of the Qatar University Sports Association, Sheikh Abdullah bin Faleh Al Thani, President of Qatar Electronic Sports Association and Mr. Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah President of the Qatar Athletes Commission. At the end of the meeting, H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani honored the sports personalities who contributed to the development of Olympic movement in the state of Qatar including H.E. Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani Former QOC First Vice President, H.E. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari Former President of the Qatar Athletics Federation, H.E. Rabea Mohamed Al Kaabi Former President of the Qatar School Sports Association, Mr. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah Former President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Mr. Abdullah Yousef Al Sulaiti Former President of the Sailing and Rowing Federation, Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Muftah Former President of the Qatar Basketball Federation, Mr. Majed Ahmed Al Naimi Former President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association and Mr. Ali Saeed Al Malki Former Secretary General of the Qatar Basketball Association.  

Team Qatar Virtual Flag Relay unites the nation with pride, loyalty and solidarity

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has organized a virtual fifth edition of the Flag Relay today  as part of the State’s celebrations on the National Day 2021 . The  flag Relay  comes aligned  with the country’s National Day celebrations and reflecting the QOC’s efforts to bring the community together through  sport. This year’s flag relay has seen a number of events being organized for school students, as well as the QOC  has opened its social media platforms for the public to exercise sport and raise up the  national  flag higher while participating in their sporting activities. The QOC organizes the Flag Relay in the second week of December annually, with aim to boost the  national loyalty, pride and unity. This event comes in line with the QOC’s strategy to promote the Olympic movement values and celebrating the national day occasions through the sport.  

Qatar defeat UAE 5-0 to reach semifinals

DOHA: Reigning Asian champions Qatar thrashed UAE 5-0 on Friday in the second quarterfinal of FIFA Arab Cup 2021. The hosts will play with the winner between Morocco or Algeria in the semifinal on 15 December at Al Thumama Stadium. Star striker Akram Afif opened the scoring in the sixth following a melee after Almoez Ali released his team-mate with a deft pass inside the box. Almoez had the best opportunity to increase the lead but he couldn’t beat goalkeeper Ali Kasheif in one-on-one situation as the UAE captain smartly blocked it with his right foot.

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad meets French Sports Ambassador Laurence Fischer

Doha: H.E. President the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met today with H.E. French Sports Ambassador Laurence Fischer, who is currently visiting Doha. The meeting reviewed aspects of sports cooperation between the two countries and the ways to boost them in the coming stage. In attendance also were HE Jassim Bin Rashid Al Buenain QOC Secretary General, HE Ambassador Jean-Baptiste Faivre and Political and Sports Councellor, Mrs Pascale Vincent. It's worth mentioning that French Sports Ambassador had visited the QOC in 2019 to strengthen the relations with FIFA 2022 World Cup organizers. She also visited Aspire Zone and some other national sports federations.