QTSBF prepares to host Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2020

DOHA, December 16, 2019 – Preparations are underway at the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) to host The 27th edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open from 6-11 January at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha.In a pre-event press release on Sunday, Mr. Tareq Zainal, the Secretary General of Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation said a number of QTSBF committees are redoubling organizational effort to host an exceptional edition of the event will be in a new look.The impressive tournament will attract a host of the world's top players .The tournament, which has featured some of the biggest name in tennis down the years will see the curtains rise again.Tickets for the event are currently on sale online at www.qatartennis.org , or onsite at the Doha Festival City, City Centre and Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex

Qatar’s Magid and Hussain reach WPA World Nine-ball Championship last 32nd round

DOHA, December 16 , 2019 – Qatar's Bashar Hussain and Waleed Magid confidently booked spots in the last 32th round of the prestigious 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship following their deserved victories in Doha on Sunday.Qatar's Waled Magid has made impressive performance to defeat South Korean rival Woo Rio Song 9-5 and to book place in the last 32nd round.On the same track of victory his teammate, Bashar Hussain beat Girco Bones of Phillipines 9-6 to reach the same round.Almost 212 players representing 45 countries from across the world are competing in the main round of this prestigious event.The competitions of the prestigious 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship is organized by the Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation (QBSF).

Qatar to participate in Asian Volleyball Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Qualifiers

DOHA, December 14, 2019 – Qatar's volleyball team all set to participate in the Asian Men's Volleyball Qualifiers will take place from 7-12 January 2019 in China.The Asian Men's volleyball championship serves as a qualifying tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. National volleyball team will leave Doha to china earlier in January to hold a training program before starting their campaign in the Asian Men's Volleyball Qualifiers from 7-12 January 2019.Team Qatar have been pooled in Group B alongside Australia, Croatia and India, while group A includes, Iran, Chinese Taipei, China and Kazakhstan.

Main round draw of WPA World Nine-ball Championship held

DOHA, December 14 , 2019 – The draw of the main round competitions of 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship was conducted in Doha on Friday.The draw result showed that Qatar's team consists of Bashar Hussain, Abdulatif Al Fawal, Ali Al Obaidely and Waleed Magid will face tougn opponents in the main round on Satruday.Bashar Hussain will play against Iraq's Hassan Awad, Abdulatif Al Fawal will take on Chinese Taipei champion Leory Ting and Ali Al Obaidely will face Polish Thomas Kaplan.Almost 97 players representing 45 countries from across the world will compete in the main round of this prestigious event.The competitions of the prestigious 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship is organized by the Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation (QBSF).

WPA World Nine-ball Championship main round gets underway

​DOHA, December 15 , 2019 – The main round competitions of 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship kicked off in Doha on Saturday.In Saturday's encounters, Qatar's Bashar Hussain defeated Iraq's Hassan Awad 9-6, on the same track of victory his teammate Waleed Magid outclassed Mohammed Al Amin of Bangladesh 9-5.Almost 97 players representing 45 countries from across the world are competing in the main round of this prestigious event.The competitions of the prestigious 2019 WPA World Nine-ball Championship is organized by the Qatar Billiard and Snooker Federation (QBSF).

Record-breaking number of participants celebrate sport during Team Qatar’s Flag Relay

DOHA, December 15, 2019 - More than 4000 people of all ages, gender and segments of the society today participated in the third edition of the Team Qatar's Flag Relay, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in celebration of sports, Qatar and its athletes.The relay took place as part of the Qatar National Day celebrations and provided each of the 4,000 participants with the honour of carrying the national flag which will be raised at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.The relay was open to all with Qatari athletes and participants from every sector of the society all in attendance, reflecting the country's commitment to inclusivity and the power of sports in facilitating unity and building bridges.The Relay began at 7:00 am from QOC Headquarters and the flag was transported across Qatar, visiting schools, Doha English Speaking School, Doha College, Ooredoo building, Qatar Foundation and the Katara Cultural Village before finally finishing at the Hamad International Airport where the flag was handed over to be flown to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, said: “We are very proud that more people than ever before took part in this year's Team Qatar's Flag Relay. It has been an excellent year for Qatari sport. Our athletes have excelled on the field of play and we as a nation have had the honour of welcoming the world for some of the most prestigious international sports events. Everyone in Qatar has played a part in this success and today was about ensuring everyone feels that sense of pride and unity. When our national flag is raised at Tokyo 2020, everyone who participated today will know that they played a part in getting it there."Qatar this year hosted the IAAF World Athletics Championships as well as the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games and is currently hosting the FIFA Club World Cup. The national football team won the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE and notable athlete successes included Mutaz Barshim winning gold in the high jump and Abdurrahman Samba winning bronze in the men's 400m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships.The 2019 Team Qatar's Flag Relay was significantly supported by a list of official sponsors including Ooredoo, Qatar Airways, Sports Corner and Al Kass Channels.The event was also largely backed by key stakeholders namely Qatar Foundation, Katara and Hamad International Airport while Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. WLL, F45, Al Meera Group , CAF Café, GBM and Gulf Crafts were the official suppliers.