SOP fencing competitions get underway

DOHA, January 18, 2019-The fencing competitions at the 12th edition of the schools Olympic Program (SOP) began on Thursday. In foil event for boys' primary schools, Yousef Ehab and Fahad Al Mansouri qualified to the final match.In Epee event for boys primary schools, Marchez Theho from Bonabart School and Blazizo Evo from Park House School qualified to the final match. On the other hand, the volleyball competitions for boys primary and secondary schools continued in style on Thursday at Al Arabi Sports Club. Ibn Taymiya Secondary school defeated Al Sailiya School 2-0 while Nasser bin Abdullah Al Attiyah School edged past Al Jumailiya School 2-0.

Qatar defeat Argentina in IHF World Men's Handball Championship

COPENHAGEN, January 18 , 2019 – Qatar's handball team secured a narrow (26-25) victory over Argentinean counterparts on Thursday in the fifth round match of the prestigious IHF World Men's Handball Championship 2019 taking place in Germany and Denmark.Thursday's victory made Qatar to settle in the fourth place with 4 points tally behind Sweden, Hungary and Egypt.It is worth mentioning that, Qatar side is pooled in group D alongside Sweden, Hungary, Argentina, Egypt and Angola.World Men's Handball Championship is the 26th event hosted by the International Handball Federation in Denmark and Germany from 10 to 27 January 2019

Qatar beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 to top Group E in Asian Cup

ABU DHABI, UAE, January 18, 2019 - In an exciting face off between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Qatar has emerged the winner beating Saudi Arabia 2 - 0 to decide who will be no. 1 in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup's Group E.So far in the football tournament, both Qatar and Saudi have won their matches, until Thursday when Almoez Ali, Qatar's 22-year-old Duhail striker, scored the two winning goals putting a full stop to Saudi Arabia's winning streak.Almoez has so far scored seven goals in three matches and is the only football player in the AFC Asian Cup who has scored as many goals. The first goal was scored by Almoez in the 45th minute of the first half and the second goal was scored by him in the 80th minute of the game 10 minutes before the match ended. He was assisted by Abdel Aziz Hatim in scoring these goals.Qatar is now on top of Group E and will play against Iraq on 22 January in the Round of 16, while Saudi Arabia will play against Japan.

Stage set for Qatar Fencing Grand Prix

DOHA, January 17, 2019 – The organizing Committee of Qatar Fencing Grand Prix 2019 has unveiled on Wednesday all managerial and technical arrangements being made to host the prestigious event from 25-27 January at Aspire Hall.Qatar Fencing Grand Prix is one of the most significant world sport championships hosted annually by the Qatar's Weightlifting and Fencing Federation (QWFF) since 2004.In a press release on Wednesday, QWFF Secretary General Khalid Issa Al Hammadi appreciated efforts of the official partner Aspire Academy and official sponsor Qatar National Bank and promised that QWFF will host exceptional event.Mr. Al Hammadi pointed out that the prestigious event will bring together 221 elite world fencers including 28 professional fencers.

Qatar to face Saudi Arabia in AFC Asian Cup

​ABU DHABI, UAE, January 17, 2019 - Thursday evening will see the eyes of the footballing world settle on the Zayed Sports City Stadium as Saudi Arabia face off against Qatar to determine who will top Group E in the Asian Cup. However, the contest will be no ordinary game as the political standoff between the two countries adds a new dimension to the matchup between the Gulf Rivals.On the pitch, both sides have quickly taken to the Asian Cup. With both Saudi Arabia and Qatar having perfect records from the tournament and have yet to concede a goal.Saudi have clicked into gear under Juan Antonio Pizzi, and have shown in their opening victories over North Korea and Lebanon that they have the technical quality and an eye for goal which stands them outs as potential winners of the tournament.The last time the Green Falcons lifted the Asian Cup was at the 1996 edition of the tournament held in the UAE, and the omens are certainly there for a repeat. It’s no secret that Pizzi had issues trying to find an appropriate striker for his system and for now, it seems that Al Ittihad striker Fahad Al-Muwallad seems to be the solution.The 24-year-old striker has two goals in two appearances in the tournament, and his fierce half-volley against Lebanon showed how he could potentially cause problems for the Qatar backline, who have yet to be truly tested so far.As for Qatar, they head into the showdown in Abu Dhabi in high spirits after booking their place in the round of sixteen with a record 6-0 win over North Korea. Al Annabi stuck to their principles in Al Ain, comfortably outplaying their opponents in a game in which 22-year-old Almoez Ali bagged a “Super Hat-trick” for his four-goal haul.Head coach Felix Sanchez called for calm from his young side ahead of the tournament when asked about the prospect of playing Saudi Arabia and had insisted that his impressionable squad had been sheltered from the political element of the game.

Qatar lose to Sweden in IHF World Men's Handball Championship

DOHA, January 17, 2019 – Qatar's handball team suffered a 22-23 defeat at the hands of Sweden in group D clash on Wednesday at the prestigious IHF World Men's Handball Championship 2019 taking place in Germany and Denmark.The Qatari team began their campaign in the championships with a 23-24 defeat against Angola then they defeated Egypt 28-23. It is worth mentioning that, Qatar side is pooled in group D alongside Sweden, Hungary, Argentina, Egypt and Angola.World Men's Handball Championship is the 26th event hosted by the International Handball Federation in Denmark and Germany from 10 to 27 January 2019.