Qatar beach volleyball team advance in FIVB World Ranking

Lausanne, January 19, 2020-Qatar beach volleyball team including Cherif Younousse and Ahmad Tijan claimed the 13th place at the FIVB World Ranking for issued recently.The Qatari team collected 4860 points after participating in a huge number of international and continental tournaments to also lead the standings of Asian teams. The Qatari duo made many achievements in the recent period, most notably during World Tour Finals in Rome. Team Qatar also shined in Vienna, Tokyo and Karata Beach Volleyball Tournaments. Christian Sorum and Anders Berntsen Mol of Norway led the world ranking with 7840 points ahead of Russia's Krasilnikov/Stoyanovskiy in the second place with 6400 points while Alison/Álvaro Filho of Brazil settled in third place with 5640 points

Qatar beat Japan to secure place in Asian Men’s Handball Championship quarterfinals

KUWAIT , January 19 , 2020 -Defending champions Qatar made a comfortable 36-28 victory over Japan on Saturday in the 19th Asian Men's Handball Championship 2020 to book place in the event quarterfinals in Kuwait on Saturday.Statuary's victory over Japan helped the national handball team to raise their points tally to 4 points and sitting at the top of group B in a championship that acts as a qualifying event for the 2021 World Championship in Egypt.Qatar are in Group B of this year's Asian Championship alongside Japan and China. Group A includes Bahrain, Iran and New Zealand while Group C comprises South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Hosts Kuwait, UAE, Hong Kong and Iraq form Group D.After the preliminary stage in Kuwait, top two teams from each group – divided into two groups – will feature in the main round before the event advances to the semi-finals.

Qatar defeat China in Asian Handball Championship

Kuwait, January 17, 2020 -Defending champions Qatar began their campaign at the 19th Asian Men's Handball Championship with a 49-18 victory over China on Thursday. The championship is held in Kuwait from January 16-27 and acts as a qualifying event for the 2021 World Championship in Egypt. Qatar are in Group B of this year's Asian Championship alongside Japan and China. Group A includes Bahrain, Iran and New Zealand while Group C comprises South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Hosts Kuwait, UAE, Hong Kong and Iraq form Group D.After the preliminary stage in Kuwait, top two teams from each group – divided into two groups – will feature in the main round before the event advances to the semi-finals.Qatar Squad: Ahmed Maddi, Abdul Rahman Tariq, Rafael de Costa Capote, Alauddin in Al-Rashid and Rashid Youssef Amin Zakar, Mahmoud Zaki, Daniel Sirch, Wajdi Senan, Anis Al-Zawawi, Hani Kakhi, Mustafa Al-Karad, Mustafa Hiba, Yassin Sami, Hassan Awad, Muhammad Amin, Marwan Sassi, Youssef bin Ali, Frances Carroll and Mario Tomek.

ANOC Executive Council receives positive feedback from ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 Debrief

Lausanne, January 17, 2020-The ANOC Executive Council today met in Lausanne with the debrief of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 a key item on a full agenda focused on important initiatives developed to benefit National Olympic Committees (NOCs).Following the conclusion of the Games in October 2019, ANOC conducted a comprehensive debrief with the participating NOCs and International Federations (IFs) as well as with the Olympic Channel and Organising Committee staff. While it was acknowledged there was room for improvement, the feedback from the NOCs and the IFs was very positive. A total of 68 NOCs provided feedback along with all 13 IFs. ANOC Acting President Robin Mitchell said: “Today's Executive Council meeting was very productive with a lot of constructive debate on many key topics of great importance to the NOCs. We were very happy with the feedback we got from the NOCs and the IFs about the ANOC World Beach Games. We know there is plenty of room for improvement and the feedback we received was invaluable in helping us plan for the future as we aim to work with our partners to realise the Games' huge potential."“ANOC is committed to providing the very best possible support to our NOCs and their athletes and in this important Olympic year we will continue to ensure that their interests are represented and protected."

Holders Qatar to open Asian Men’s Handball Championship campaign against China

KUWAIT , January 16 , 2020 -Defending champions Qatar will take on China on Thursday in the 19th Asian Men's Handball Championship 2020 will take place from 16-27 January in Kuwait – a qualifying event for the 2021 World Championship in Egypt.Qatar are in Group B of this year's Asian Championship alongside Japan and China. Group A includes Bahrain, Iran and New Zealand while Group C comprises South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Hosts Kuwait, UAE, Hong Kong and Iraq form Group D.After the preliminary stage in Kuwait, top two teams from each group – divided into two groups – will feature in the main round before the event advances to the semi-finals.Qatar Squad: Ahmed Maddi, Abdul Rahman Tariq, Rafael de Costa Capote, Alauddin in Al-Rashid and Rashid Youssef Amin Zakar, Mahmoud Zaki, Daniel Sirch, Wajdi Senan, Anis Al-Zawawi, Hani Kakhi, Mustafa Al-Karad, Mustafa Hiba, Yassin Sami, Hassan Awad, Muhammad Amin, Marwan Sassi, Youssef bin Ali, Frances Carroll and Mario Tomek.

Qatar , Japan draw in AFC U23 Championship

Bangkok, Thailand: Qatar were out of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 when 10-man Japan held them to a 1-1 draw in their final group match on Wednesday.Felix Sanchez's side needed to win to advance to the quarterfinals for the third tournament in a row but a resolute performance by Japan, despite Ao Tanaka's sending off in the dying seconds of the first half, ensured the 2016 champions salvaged a draw.The Japanese went into the final Group B match looking to reclaim some pride having been eliminated from contention for a place in the next phase following back-to-back defeats in their opening games against Saudi Arabia and Syria.Hajime Moriyasu's side looked the more likely to take the lead, with Yuki Soma sending a searing ball low across the area 11 minutes into the game that, agonisingly for the Japanese, no one in a blue shirt was able to reach.Reo Hatate went closer three minutes later when he was given time and space in the box thanks to Shunta Tanaka's lofted pass, only for goalkeeper Mohammed Al Bakri to smother the shot.Soma was having considerable joy down Japan's right and he again threatened to unlock the Qatar defence as he found Daiki Sugioka eight yards from goal. The Shonan Bellmare wing-back, however, steered his effort harmlessly across the target.The chances kept coming for Japan, with Hatate mis-kicking when he should have hit the target before Shunta Tanaka shot wide despite having time and space to do better. Qatar, in contrast, had been limited to Jassem Abdulsallam's tame shot from outside the area.However, with only seconds left in first half injury time, the Japanese were reduced to 10 men when referee Muhammad Taqi dismissed Ao Tanaka for a foul on Yusuf Abdurisag after consulting the Video Assistant Referee.Despite their numerical advantage, Qatar struggled. Nasser Alahrak ballooned his shot over the bar 10 minutes into the half while Ahmed Alhamawende sent a free-kick high over the bar.Instead it was Japan who opened the scoring in the 73rd minute as Koki Ogawa picked up possession from Ryotaro Meshino 20 yards from goal and beat Albakri with a low drive to the goalkeeper's right.Six minutes later Qatar were level when Alahrak converted confidently from the penalty spot after Mitsuki Saito clipped the heels of Khalid Mazeed, but the West Asians were incapable of finding the winner and, in the end, both teams slid out of the competition.Saudi Arabia topped the group courtesy of a 1-0 win over Syria who will join them in the last eight thanks to their second-place finish.