Stage set for Paralympic Day

DOHA, February 06, 2019-The School Olympic Program's (SOP) Paralympic Day for children with special needs will be held at Qatar Sport Club on Wednesday. The one-day event, which will be jointly organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and the Organising Committee of the Schools Olympic Program (SOP), will offer the students an opportunity to take part in various sporting events.Ali Al Hitmi, Secretary General of the Qatar School Sport Association, said “The Paralympic Day for disabled students is considered as one of the top priorities for the SOP Organising Committee to aid the integration of people with special needs into the society. ""The day also aims at encouraging children with disabilities, their parents and their schools to take part in the SOP and enhance their sporting talents." He added.

Qatar to participate in Canary Islands Beach Volleyball Championship

DOHA, February 5, 2019-The Qatari beach volleyball team will participate in Canary Islands Beach Volleyball Championship to be held alongside their training camp which began on January 25. The championship will bring together four nations including Qatar, Norway, Spain and Poland. The state of Qatar will be represented by Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan.​

QWSC organises Ice Hockey refereeing course

DOHA, February 5, 2019 – Qatar's Winter Sports Committee (QWSC) has launched its productive training course on Ice Hockey Refereeing on Sunday at Villaggio court .The three day training course is supervised by Mr. Atta Allah Nagi, a senior referee of International Ice Hockey Federation and that bringing together some 14 trainees.The course mainly aims to meet the standards and requirements of the international federation by developing ice hockey refereeing and coaching as well as to increase referees knowledge about latest updates of the game.In the opening session on Sunday, the key lecturer Atta Allah Nagi has exhaustively explained the game's regulations and violations alongside a number of theoretical and practical topics related to the Ice hockey.By the end of the course, trainees will receive recognized certificates from the International Ice Hockey Federation.​

Khalifa Complex wears new look ahead of Qatar Total Open 2019

DOHA, February 3, 2019-With less than two weeks to the start of the Qatar Total Open 2019, the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex is already wearing a new look in preparation for the annual tournament which is one of the most sought after ladies tennis event in the region.The venue is looking beautiful with the branding completed and the necessary makeovers done in readiness for the Premier 5 WTA Tour event to be held at the ultra-modern venue from February 11 to 16.The $916,131 total prize money tournament will feature a host of the world's top players led by world's No. 1 and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan, world No. 3 Simona Halep of Romania, 2017 champion and world No. 5 Karolina Plekova, Angelique Kerber; a three-time Grand Slam champion and 2014 finalist as well as Netherland's Kiki Bertens among others.Other players to watch out for include 2016 champion Carla Suárez Navarro of Spain, World No. 13 Anastasija Sevastova, 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys as well as Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko, the 2016 finalist.With tickets selling fast both online and onsite in Landmark, City Centre and Villagio malls as well as the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, this year's event, which is the 17th edition, promises a far bigger attendance compared to the previous editions.“The Qatar Total Open 2019 is here and we are really impressed with level of our preparations and readiness for this tournament. The event popularity is increasing by the day and we are highly encouraged with the ticket sales. Without any doubt, the tournament has come to stay as one of the biggest event in Qatar's sporting calendar and we believe that the 17th edition this year will be far bigger than all the past," said Tournament Director Saad Saleh Al Mohannadi.“We are looking forward to welcoming everyone, especially families, in this one week fiesta of tennis. There are lots of activities lined up to make the event memorable for everyone both on the courts and at the public village," he added.Held since 2001, the Qatar Total Open has grown to become one of the biggest WTA Tour events in the region and it has consistently featured the world's top ten players on a regular basis.The last edition was won by Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova who recorded her 13th consecutive victory by beating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in a highly entertaining encounter.

QOC winter camp celebrates Asian Cup win

DOHA, February 03, 2019- The QOC winter camp celebrated Qatar's historic achievement of winning the AFC Asian Cup 2019 on Friday.More than 500 visitors watched the final match at the QOC winter camp where Qatar defeated Japan 3-1 to claim the title.The camp director Mohammad Saeed Al Misned congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE the QOC President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani on this great achievement.Also, on Friday, the QOC winter camp hosted two beach rugby tournaments for men and women. Eight teams participated in Men's event including; Storm, Tigers, Doha Chiefs, Hurricanes, Doha Warriors, Wolves and Sharks while Women's event featured the participation of four teams including, Falcons, Doha Gold, Oryx and Doha Moron.Doha Chiefs won Men's event while Falcons claimed the title of Women's event.Mohammad Abdullah Al Meer crowned the winners.

Sheikh Joaan Congratulates HH the Amir, Praises National Team's Asian Cup Victory

Doha, February 03, 2019-(QNA) - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the people of Qatar on the occasion of the national team's victory of the 2019 Asian Cup.HE Sheikh Joaan praised Qatar's performance in the tournament, saying that the Qatari team had an exceptional tournament and earned everyone's respect through the technical and moral level in which they won the title. He added that the players were the best example and role model for the youth. The team has proven its strength, unity, and sportsmanship, despite the surrounding atmosphere of the tournament, he further added.HE Sheikh Joaan pointed out that the national team's achievement of winning the Asian Cup is an achievement that all the nation and people are proud of, noting that this victory is the result of continuous efforts spread over the past years and have begun to bear fruit, and is a legacy that will be remembered in the history of Qatari sports.HE the President of QOC expressed thanks and appreciation to the players, the technical and administrative staff, the Qatar Football Association and all those who contributed to the team building.HE Secretary-General of QOC Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and HE President of QOC Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani as well as the Qatari people and residents on this continental achievement achieved by the Qatar national team.HE Secretary-General of QOC added that the unlimited support of the wise leadership, and the proper planning and professional work of the technical and administrative staff as well as the fighting spirit of the players, resulted in achieving the Asian title. He pointed out that the Qatari team won the championship deservedly after playing at exceptional levels that enabled them to win the championship for the first time in their history. He congratulated all players, coaches, officials, and fans of this historic Qatari victory. (QNA)