Schools Olympic Program concludes

DOHA, April 19, 2019-The 12th edition of the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) was concluded at Aspire Academy on Thursday. This edition featured 12 sports including Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Fencing, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Chess and Taekwondo.In the final match of Football competitions for boys secondary schools, Ibn Taymiya School defeated Palestinian School to claim the title. Al Shorouq School claimed the title of boys model school after beating Khalifa Model School in the final match. Semaisma School finished third. Rabea Al Kaabi, President of the Qatar School Sport Association thanked all the partners who have contributed to the success of the Schools Olympic Program in its 12th edition including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Aspire Academy and the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Qatar to participate in GCC Swimming Championship in Kuwait

DOHA, April 18, 2019 – Qatar swimming team is due to participate in the 17th edition of the prestigious GCC Swimming Championship ( Open water) which will get underway in Kuwait on Friday and will last until Sunday.Qatar swimming team delegation left Doha to Kuwait on Wednesday, as around 8 swimmers will represent the country in the championship, including Abdurrahman Mohammed, Yousef Mohammed, Ahmed Samara, Mohammed Mahmood, Kareem Salah,Omar Ashraf, Tamim Mohammed Abdullah Al Khaledi.The administrative delegation is headed by Ahmed Al Nimah, Assistant Secretary General of Qatar Swimming Federation, alongside Ibraheem Al Rumaihi, the team director and the technical staff.​

Curtains to come down on Schools Olympic Program on Thursday

Doha, April 18 , 2019- The Schools Olympic Program (SOP) is bracing for a thrilling finish, with boys' teams gearing up to vie for top honours in five disciplines at state-of-the-art Aspire Dome on Thursday.The closing scene is expected to see attendance of senior officials from Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar Olympic Committee, Aspire Academy , SOP officials, students and their parents.The details of event were revealed by the Secretary-General of Qatar School Sport Federation (QSSF), Ali Al Hitmi at a press conference held Tuesday at Al Bidda Tower. In attendance were also Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Executive Director of QSSF, and Dr. Salah Salem, QSSF Technical Expert.Al Hitmi informed that the boys' teams will fight for titles of football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and tennis during Thursday's finals.“Our preparations are on track and we are looking forward to provide best facilities to the competing teams. We wish success to all the competing students," Al Hitmi said.“We will be back at Aspire Dome for the finals. We want to thank Aspire for their cooperation which is playing a key role in success of the Olympic program," said Al Hitmi.He pointed out that (SOP) is one of the successful programs that serves sports in general and school sports in particular. “The Olympic program has a huge importance and it receives great attention from the officials of the Qatar Olympic Committee under the chairmanship of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. One of the important objectives of the program is to establish the principle of sport for all," he said.Al Hitmi said the organising committee was expecting a full house, saying invitation has also been extended to dignitaries.“We are set to make it a big event. The invitation has been extended to everyone, including the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and the Qatar Olympic Committee. We have also invited a delegation of UNESCO in Doha to attend the finals and learn about the experience of the Olympic program," said Al Hitmi.Meanwhile, Al Muftah said the SOP provides a very good opportunity to students to show their skills.“This SOP is a huge advantage for schoolchildren. It gives them a platform to showcase their talent," he said.“We will leave no stone unturned in making the finals a huge success. The SOP has achieved a lot of success. This year we saw more participants and the level of competition has also raised," he added.Al Muftah also thanked Aspire for their support in holding the event.“Aspire Academy is one of the most important sports institutions in the country. It contributes to the discovery of talent. It is not only that as it always raises a slogan that actually appeared today as a dream and a star tomorrow, and Aspire has presented us with many stars in various games," he said.On his part, Dr. Salem said Aspire plays an important role in the success of the finals.“We are very fortunate to partner with Aspire, where the Academy's excellent facilities and good playgrounds help students to offer their best levels," he said.“Aspire Academy has many scouts who contribute to the discovery of talent in various games and the work of different federations, which is important for the program," Dr. Salem adde​

QOC Ramadan Football Tournament Draw announced

DOHA, April 18, 2019 - The draw ceremony of the prestigious QOC Employees Ramadan Football Tournament 2019 was conducted at the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Headquarters on Wednesday morning.The event was attend by Ibraheem Ismaeel, the tournament coordinator and sport specialist at QOC's Sport Affairs Department alongside the representatives of the participating teams.In Wednesday's draw the six participating teams were pooled into two groups, A includes: Secretariat-General, Human Resources and Administrative Services and workers team while the group B includes, President Office team, sport affairs department team and Purchase department team.According to the tournament format , the leaders and runners-up in each group will book their spots in the semifinals stage.The event will take place from 8-14 May at Qatar Sport Club indoor, where the first match will begin 10:30pm and the second match will start at 11 pm.​​

Sheikh Joaan participates in third meeting of Olympic Refuge Foundation executive office

Lausanne, April 18, 2019= (QNA) - HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the third meeting of the Olympic Refuge Foundation executive office, which was held on Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland.The meeting was chaired by HE International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr Thomas Bach, who is also Chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation. The meeting was attended by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is also vice chair of the foundation. The meeting was also attended by HE Honorary Member of the foundation Dr Jacques Rogge and members of the foundation, President of World Taekwondo Dr Chungwon Choue, Member of the first Refugee Olympic Team at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Yiech Pur Biel and other members of the executive office.During the meeting they reviewed the ongoing projects in a number of refugee camps which is organized by the foundation, in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and different organizations and partners of the Olympic movement. They also reviewed future projects which aim to support refugees through providing sports facilities and activities and developing required establishments for refugees to play sports around the world. (QNA)​

Stage set for SOP finals

Doha, April 17, 2019- The Schools Olympic Program (SOP) is bracing for a thrilling finish, with boys' teams gearing up to vie for top honours in five disciplines at state-of-the-art Aspire Dome on Thursday.The details of event were revealed by the Secretary-General of Qatar School Sport Federation (QSSF), Ali Al Hitmi at a press conference held yesterday at Al Bidda Tower. In attendance were also Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Executive Director of QSSF, and Dr. Salah Salem, QSSF Technical Expert.Al Hitmi informed that the boys' teams will fight for titles of football, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and tennis during Thursday's finals.“Our preparations are on track and we are looking forward to provide best facilities to the competing teams. We wish success to all the competing students," Al Hitmi said.“We will be back at Aspire Dome for the finals. We want to thank Aspire for their cooperation which is playing a key role in success of the Olympic program," said Al Hitmi.He pointed out that (SOP) is one of the successful programs that serves sports in general and school sports in particular. “The Olympic program has a huge importance and it receives great attention from the officials of the Qatar Olympic Committee under the chairmanship of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. One of the important objectives of the program is to establish the principle of sport for all," he said.Al Hitmi said the organising committee was expecting a full house, saying invitation has also been extended to dignitaries.“We are set to make it a big event. The invitation has been extended to everyone, including the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and the Qatar Olympic Committee. We have also invited a delegation of UNESCO in Doha to attend the finals and learn about the experience of the Olympic program," said Al Hitmi.Meanwhile, Al Muftah said the SOP provides a very good opportunity to students to show their skills.“This SOP is a huge advantage for schoolchildren. It gives them a platform to showcase their talent," he said.“We will leave no stone unturned in making the finals a huge success. The SOP has achieved a lot of success. This year we saw more participants and the level of competition has also raised," he added.Al Muftah also thanked Aspire for their support in holding the event.“Aspire Academy is one of the most important sports institutions in the country. It contributes to the discovery of talent. It is not only that as it always raises a slogan that actually appeared today as a dream and a star tomorrow, and Aspire has presented us with many stars in various games," he said.On his part, Dr. Salem said Aspire plays an important role in the success of the finals.“We are very fortunate to partner with Aspire, where the Academy's excellent facilities and good playgrounds help students to offer their best levels," he said.“Aspire Academy has many scouts who contribute to the discovery of talent in various games and the work of different federations, which is important for the program," Dr. Salem added.