LOC all set to host exceptional Beach Games

DOHA, August 01, 2019-The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 has started its preparations in organising ANOC's inaugural Beach Games from October 12-16 under the umbrella of Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).The ANOC World Beach Games LOC is seeking to organise an exceptional first Beach Games where they will be utilising the vast experience of Qatari sport officials in hosting major international sport events and providing good environment for athletes to compete in 14 beach sports at Katara, Aspire and Al Gharafa beach venues.All competitions in the ANOC World Beach Games programme have been chosen and agreed upon between the ANOC and the LOC.Representatives from more than 80 NOCs attended the Chef de Mission Seminar in Doha on July 8-10.The meeting had a presentation on the delegation registration process as well as comprehensive presentations on Games Services, including arrivals and departures, accommodation, transport, security, media, anti-doping, telecommunications, ticketing and ceremonies. The meeting concluded with presentations on NOC services.The Chef de Missions toured the Athletes' Village, which will be located in the Ezdan Hotel, and visited the different accommodation rooms and meeting rooms. Delegates then saw the proposed locations of the venue master plan as they toured Katara Beach and the Gharafa Beach Sports Complex.Qatar has been awarded the hosting rights of ANOC First World Beach Games due to its global sport reputation, first-class sport infrastructure, beautiful beaches and distinctive record in hosting major sport events.Some of the major events that the country has hosted are 2006 Asian Games, 2010 World Athletics Indoor Championship, 2011 Arab Games, 2014 FINA Short Swimming Course, 2015 IHF Handball World Championship and in the same year IPC Athletics and AIBA Boxing world championships, 2016 ICU Road World Cycling, 2018 Artistic Gymnastics World Championship. In addition to the upcoming events this year, Qatar will host 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 FINA Open Waters World Championship.

China defeat team Qatar in Volleyball Friendly

Beijing, BEIJING, China, July 31 , 2019 - Qatar's volleyball team suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Chinese counterparts in an international friendly match took place in Beijing , China on Tuesday.Team Qatar have displayed impressive performance against strong Chinese opponents , but lost the game ( 25-18, 25-20- 25-19 and 25-23) .The international friendly acts as a rehearsal for both sides ahead of their official participation in the 20th Asian Volleyball Championship 2019 will run from 11-22 September in Iran's capital of Tehran. The Asian championship's draw pooled team Qatar in Group A along with hosts Iran, Australia and Sri Lanka. The championship will bring together 16 teams divided into four groups , the first and second team of each group will qualify for the quarter-finals which will be played with a knockout format until the final round.

Team Qatar to participate in Austria Open Shotgun

DOHA, July 30, 2019-The delegation of Qatar's shooting team arrived in Austria on Monday to participate in Austria Open Shotgun to be held from July 30 to August 04, 2019.Qatar will also participate in the 2019 edition of ISSF World Cup Shotgun to begin in Finland on August 13. The event will serve as a qualification tournament for the 2020 Olympic Games.The event will bring together more than 400 shooters from 66 countries including Qatar, USA, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Thailand, Turkey, Philippines, Oman and Kuwait.Qatar's Squad: Nasser Al Attiyah, Mohamed Al Rumaihi, Mohamed Dablan, Rashed Hamad Al Azba, Rashed Saleh, Masoud Saleh, Saeed Abu Shareb and Reem Al Sharshani.

Al Adaam to face Chinese counterparts in Volleyball Friendly

Beijing, BEIJING, China, July 30, 2019 - Qatar's volleyball team will shake hands with Chinese counterparts in international friendly match in Beijing , China on Tuesday.The international friendly acts as a rehearsal for both sides ahead of their official participation in the 20th Asian Volleyball Championship 2019 will run from 11-22 September in Iran's capital of Tehran.Al Adaam volleyball team began their first training session at their Chinese camp attended by 15 players.The championship's draw pooled team Qatar in Group A along with hosts Iran, Australia and Sri Lanka.The championship brings together 16 teams divided into four groups , the first and second team of each group will qualify for the quarter-finals which will be played with a knockout format until the final round.

Team Qatar line up for Asian Volleyball Championship

DOHA, July 28, 2019- The Qatari volleyball team will begin their training camp in China on Sunday in preparation for the 2019 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship to be staged in Tehran, Iran from 11 to 22 September 2019.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 Dhahi, Ahmed Jamal, Ibrahim Saeed, Bilal Nabil, Osman Abdel Wahid, Nader Abu Baker, Mahmoud Essam, Rennan, Khalid Shamiya, Mahdi Badr Eddin, Miloush, Sultan Abdullah, Sami Mahmoud, Sulaiman Saeed, Naji Mahmoud.Qatar will also participate in the 2019 Asian Men's U23 Volleyball Championship to be held in Myanmar from 03 to 11, August.

Team Qatar conclude participation in Arab Chess Cup

AMMAN, Jordan, July 27 , 2019 – Qatar's Chess team have concluded their positive participation in 2019 Arab Chess Cup in Jordan's capital city of Amman on Friday.Team Qatar have earned good results through the duo sisters, Lian and Rowdah Qasabi. On the same track , Qatar's promising player , Abdullah Al Hameed has successfully got 3.5 points in the U-14 category.Lian Mansoor Qasabi shared the fifth place with Lebanese's Mariam Saigh and Jordanian's Rivana Hilal , each received five points.Qatar's Abdullah Al Hameed has finished in the 23rd place with 3.5 points in his tally in U-14 category.The Championship brought together 276 players represented 16 Arab nations, including Qatar, Algeria, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Libya, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman and hosts Jordan.