Team Qatar to participate in West Asian Para Games

​DOHA, September 12, 2019- The Qatari Paralympic Athletes will participate in 2019 West Asian Para Games to begin in Amman, Jordan on September 15.The state of Qatar will participate in goalball and athletics competitions.Qatar's goalball team includes Mohammed Hamam, Hassam Al Kohaji, Abbad Al Shemali, Abdullah Bo Falasa, Abdulhadi Al Mari and Mohammed Al Kahalout while Abdulrhaman Abdulqader, Mohammad Al Kubaisi and Sarah Hamad will represent Qatar in athletics competitions.

Team Qatar look for glory in AIBA World Boxing Championships

YEKATERINBURGG, Russia, September 12, 2019 – Team Qatar is participating in the AIBA World Boxing Championships 2019 taking place from 8-21 September in Russia's city of Yekaterinburg.Team Qatar is represented by boxers Tulasi Tharumalingam who will compete in 64kg event, while his teammate, Mohammed Kambar will compete in 75kg event.Both boxers ambitiously look for spots on the podium of this qualifying tournament to Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games.AIBA World Boxing Championships in Russia is bringing together 488 boxers represent 91 nations across the world.

30 days to go before ANOC World Beach Games begins

DOHA, September 12, 2019-The countdown is on: exactly 30 days from today, the maiden edition of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games, also known as Qatar 2019, will kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Beach side of the Katara – the Cultural Village in Doha.When ANOC announced Qatar as the new host of the inaugural edition of the ANOC World Beach Games on 14th June 2019, the global sports body was not just naming a host in Qatar but also reiterating what has become a widely acknowledged attribute of this sport-loving country as one that can put up a dazzling first-class global event even at short notices.Ahead of the Games, ANOC and the host country have launched a series of initiatives in a bid to ensure the competition leaves an enduring legacy.Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain said, “We are happy to start the 30-day countdown to this historical event in Qatar. With the hosting of the World Beach Games Qatar 2019, we are once again demonstrating our readiness to host another world-class event even at short notices. Preparations are in top gear and we can't wait enough to welcome the world to Doha. We believe Qatar 2019 will set a great benchmark for future events.A new website (www.awbgqatar.com) which provides, among many other functions, the live streaming of competitions in order to enable fans enjoy live action of the Games from any part of the world was recently launched. The website also includes information about participating countries, venues, provisional competition schedule, news and photo galleries, weather and other relevant information.ANOC has also unveiled new Instagram (awbg2019) and Twitter (@AWBG2019) specifically dedicated to the Games. Through the social media accounts, fans will have the opportunity of accessing real-time information as well as being a part of the Games through their interaction and participation.Capturing the spirit of the Games is 'Dolphy', the fun-loving mascot who is a jolly fellow and a great swimmer who loves the ocean and the warmth the beach offers.Dolphy, who loves talking to people and telling them how important it is to keep the water clean, not only for the dolphins, but also for all the other friends in the sea and for the people of Qatar and everywhere.Commenting on the occasion, Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of Marketing and Ceremonies for Qatar 2019, said, “We are happy to unveil Dolphy as the official mascot of the Games. Dolphy fully embodies the spirit of Qatar 2019 as the Games promises to be not just a competition, but an event designed to provide unparalleled entertainments and fun for the entire family. By nature, dolphins exhibit temperaments that are associated with kindness and peace and they are driven to make those around them happy by creating an ambient tranquil atmosphere of peace and acceptance. These attributes resonate well with us in Qatar and we believe all participants will leave here with lasting memories of this historical event and our great hospitality as well."Qatar 2019, which will see more than 1,200 athletes competing in 14 disciplines across 13 sports, will take place at venues including Katara Beach, Al Gharafa, Aspire Park and Ritz Carlton Canal and will witness the participation of a total of 97 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) in what promises be a truly global festival of beach, water and action sports.All five continents will be represented at Qatar 2019 with 17 NOCs qualified from Africa, 19 from Americas, 21 from Asia, 35 from Europe and 5 from Oceania.The qualification process for the ANOC World Beach Games began in June last year with each sport having a different qualification pathway but the majority of qualification places were drawn from world ranking places or the highest finishing places at World Championships or Continental Championships.The process was designed to ensure that the best athletes would be competing at the Games.The featuring sports include aquathlon, 3X3 basketball, climbing bouldering, beach handball, karate kata individual, kitefoil racing, skateboarding, beach soccer, open water 5km swimming, beach tennis, beach volleyball 4X4, waterski, wakeboard and beach wrestling.As per the schedule, aquathlon, 3X3 basketball, karate kata individual, kitefoil racing, beach soccer, open water 5km swimming, beach tennis and beach wrestling will all take place at Katara Beach while Al Gharafa will be the venue for beach handball and beach volleyball 4X4.Climbing bouldering and skateboarding, on the other hand, will be hosted at Aspire Park and Ritz-Carlton Canal will take care of the waterski and wakeboard events.ANOC World Beach Games is scheduled for five days, October 12-16, 2019, with the opening rounds for certain events being held on October 11, 2019.

Team Qatar to participate in Global Champions Tour in Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez, September 11, 2019-Qatar's Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Hassan will participate in the 17th leg of Longines Global Champions Tour to be staged in Saint Tropez, France.From September 12th - 14th, the sparkling Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show (LAOHS) will see the world's top horses and riders head to the legendary Pampelonne Beach with it's turquoise waters and enviable blue skies.In total, a hundred riders and nearly 200 horses are expected, representing more than twenty nations.The two Qatari riders will also participate in Global Champions League within Doha Falcons team which also includes Michael Whitaker, Jur Vrieling, Bronislav Chudyba and Mike Kawai.

India hold Qatar to a goalless draw in Asian qualifiers

DOHA, September 11, 2019-Qatar missed chances galore and had to be content with a goalless draw against India in their second match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers at Al Sadd Stadium on Tuesday.Asian champions Qatar were all over India in the first half but poor finishing and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's brilliant form helped the visitors stay in the game.Though Qatar continued to dominate the game, India put in a much-improved performance in the second half to snatch a share of spoils from the 2022 World Cup hosts.Qatar had defeated Afghanistan 6-0 in the first match and it looked like they were in the mood for another thrashing.Captain Hassan Al Haydous was the first to test Sandhu with a powerful shot, which the Indian keeper saved at the expense of a corner in the ninth minute.A few minutes later Abdelaziz Hatem's left-footer from outside the box dipped alarmingly towards the goal, but not enough to trouble Sandhu.Al Haydous tested Sandhu again with another long-ranger in the 20th minute, before Boualem Khoukhi flashed his header wide with an open goal in front of him.Then it was Abdulkarim Hassan's turn and the Qatar left-back unleashed a stinging long ranger which Sandhu acrobatically saved, diving to his right.Almoez drew another save from Sandhu while Al Haydous hit the side-netting with the follow-up.Moments later, Hatem's right-footer from the right sailed across the goal harmlessly as referee Muhammad Nazmi blew the halftime whistle.In the first half, Qatar had 14 shots on goal, drawn seven saves from Sandhu, seven corners to India's none, but Felix Sanchez's men had nothing to show for that on the scoreboard.India, urged on by their vociferous fans, had tried to initiate a few attacks in the first half but Qatar defence, comprising Tarek Salman and Bassam Al Rawi, proved too strong for Manvir Singh.India had to wait till the 50th minute for their first meaningful attempt on Qatar goal and it had the hosts in a spot of bother.Sahal Abdul Samad, India's most impressive player along with Sandhu and Sandesh Jinghan, evaded the challenge of Assim Madibo and released Udanta Singh whose cross, however, was too long for Manvir.A few minutes later Samad again got the better of Madibo, whose tackle from behind earned him a yellow card.Qatar were getting a little jittery and Sanchez brought in striker Ahmed Alaailddin in place of Hatem.Qatar continued to have the upper hand, but they were unable to dominate India like in the first half and with clear cut chances also becoming less frequent, Sanchez looked a bit worried.Soon Alaaeldin then sent his header over the bar while Al Haydous' intended curler rested in Sandhu's hands.Then out of the blue, the men in blue launched an attack and almost shocked Qatar, but Udanta Singh's shot was over the bar.At the other end, Qatar continued to create chances, even deep into the added time, and miss them as well, somehow. It was not Qatar's day but It definitely was Sandhu's.Qatar lead Group E with four points from two matches while India are on one.

Team Qatar to participate in Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship

Doha, September 10, 201- The Qatari volleyball team arrived in Tehran, Iran on Monday to participate in the 2019 Men's Volleyball Championship to be held from September 13 to 21.Team Qatar are placed alongside Iran, Sri Lanka and Australia in a tough Pool A at the Asian Championship, and they face a stern challenge as only the top eight teams will qualify for the 2020 Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament.Qatar squad: Mubarak Dahi, Ahmed Jamal, Ibrahim Saeed, Bilal Abunbout, Othman Abdel Wahed, Nader Abu Bakr, Mahmoud Essam, Renan, Khaled Shamia, Mahdi Badreddine, Milos, Sultan Abdullah, Sami Mahmoud, Suleiman Saeed, Naji Mahmoud.