Qatar defeat Bahrain in Toulon Football Tournament

PARIS, France June 12 , 2019 - Qatar Olympic team defeated Bahrain opponents 4-2 in penalty shootout at Toulon International Football Tournament on Tuesday.Tuesday's victory braced Qatar team to claim the 11 place overall after losing the three matches of the first round of the second group, including Brazil, France and Guatemala, while the first group included Argentina, Chile, Japan and Portugal, and the third group Mexico, Ireland, China and Bahrain.The Qatari Olympic team lost their first match against France 2-0, and lost against Guatemala 2-0, and then lost to Brazil 5-0.The tournament is a great opportunity to prepare Qatar Olympic team for the upcoming AFC U-23 World Cup in Thailand, scheduled next January, and qualifying for Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani Elected President of FIBA Asia

BENGALURU, India , June 10, 2019 - The Asian Basketball Federation (FIBA Asia) has elected HE Qatar Olympic Committee First Vice President Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani as FIBA Asia President for the period 2019-2023.HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani won by acclamation to continue the presidency of FIBA Asia for a new term.The election was held during the meeting of the General Assembly of the FIBA Asia held Sunday in the city of Bengaluru of India.

Qatar's Hassan sparkles in Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

CANNES, FRANCE, June 11, 2019 – Qatar horse rider, Bassim Hassan sealed remarkable results in the single and team events of the 7th round of the prestigious longines Global Champions Tour in the French's coastal city of Cannes recently.The Qatari rider recorded best results in the Grand Prix match and was closer to earn one of the three winning positions, clocking the best time in 160 cm event.Global Champions Tour of Cannes event is a remarkable combination of glamour and top-class sport. Held under the glittering evening lights, the very best horses and riders in the world took centre stage at the first of the evening shows.

Qatar's Olympic Team Faces Bahrain Tuesday at Toulon Tournament

PARIS, France June 11, 2019 - Qatar Olympic team will conclude their participation in Toulon International Football Tournament on Tuesday by facing Bahrain in a ranking to determine the 11 and 12 position.The Qatari Olympic team is aiming for a win after losing the three matches of the first round of the second group, including Brazil, France and Guatemala, while the first group included Argentina, Chile, Japan and Portugal, and the third group Mexico, Ireland, China and Bahrain.The Qatari Olympic team lost their first match against France 2-0, and lost against Guatemala 2-0, and then lost to Brazil 5-0.The tournament is a great opportunity to prepare Qatar Olympic team for the upcoming AFC U-23 World Cup in Thailand, scheduled next January, and qualifying for Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Qatar placed in group E in FIBA Asia Cup 2021

BENGALURU , India , June 9, 2019 - The International Federation of Basketball Associations (FIBA) Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers Draw was held in Bengaluru, India on Saturday. The Draw placed Qatar in Group E along with Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia.24 participating nations must go through the qualifiers in order to book a spot in the 2021 edition of the FIBA Asia Cup.The Draw ceremony was attended by FIBA President Horacio Muratore and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) First Vice-President and President of FIBA Asia HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani, in addition to a number of FIBA's Executive Committee and Central Board.The draw placed Philippine, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea in Group A; Chinese Taipei, Japan Malaysia and China in Group B; Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Guam in Group C; Bahrain, Lebanon, India and Iraq in Group D; and Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka and Palestine in Group F.

Qatar football team prepare for Copa America

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, June 9 , 2019 - Qatar squad under coach Felix Sanchez continued its intensive training sessions in preparation for the prestigious Copa America 2019.Asian champions Qatar are currently training in Porto Bela, a coastal town near Rio.On June 5 Qatar suffered 2-0 at the hands of five-time World Champions Brazil in an international friendly took place at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia.Qatar will face Paraguay on June 16 followed by a match against Colombia on June 19. Qatar will take on former World Cup champions Argentina on June 23.The Copa America will take place from June 15 to July 7 at six stadiums in five cities with the participation of 12 teams. Qatar and Japan are the invited teams for this year's Copa America.