Students interact with SOP football competitions

DOHA, November 15, 2018 – The football competitions for private schools (level two) at the prestigious Schools Olympic Program (SOP) continued successfully at the Aspire playgrounds on Wednesday.In the group B, Newton secured a comfortable 6-1 victory over British International School and Al Noor School outclassed British International school 6-1.In the group C, Al Zeitoona school beat Phoenix school 2-0 and Cambridge school sealed 5-0 victory over Noble school.In the group F, American Academy outclassed Green Wood 3-0, while Rajagiri Public School defeated American Academy 6-0.The SOP is held annually as a collaborative effort of Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with hundreds of student athletes competing from all over Qatar.The SOP committee aims to spread a culture of sports throughout Qatar's schools and to engage the entire community in active and healthy lifestyles while retaining local values and traditions.

Flag Relay’s 2nd edition to continue showing patriotism and pride through sport

DOHA, November 15, 2018 Qatar Olympic Committee will host the second edition of Flag Relay on Thursday 13th December to share pride, unity and inspiration through Team Qatar in celebration of this year's Qatar National Day (QND).Current and retired athletes, schoolchildren, members from different communities and the general public will have the opportunity to carry the Qatari flag across the country's iconic landmarks, transporting it via a wide-range of sporting activities and culminating in a grand finale at Aspire Zone.In celebration of last year's QND the Flag Relay covered almost 250km across Qatar and involved over 600 participants who represented the depth and diversity of Qatar's sporting success, being the longest ever one-country flag relay in the history of sport. Building on the successes from 2017, this year's edition will involve more participants from the community and will cover a bigger distance of approximately 380km.Registration to participate is open to the general public of all ages, nationalities and abilities. To mark this special occasion, Qatar Olympic Committee will be seeking multiple Gunniess World Records.On the second edition of Flag Relay, HE Jassim Al Buenain Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee said:“With one month only separating us from celebrating the day dearest to our hearts, we are excited to be sharing and spreading the pride for our country and our athletes' achievements with the community. The second edition of the Flag Relay is an opportunity for us to continue bringing people together through the power of sport to showcase the very best of Qatar".The Flag Relay will kick-off on the morning of 13th December southern Doha before traveling up north to take the flag through key landmarks across the country before completing its route in the evening where the flag will be raised in Aspire Zone.Flag-bearers will transport the flag via multiple different sporting activities, including cycling, running, sailing, rowing, swimming, and flying reflecting the strength and depth of Team Qatar's athletes.This year's Flag Relay edition aims to demonstrate what it means to be #IAmQatar; the campaign that was launched to encourage the nation to come together and support Team Qatar at the Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018.QOC aims to bring different communities together in and outside of Qatar to celebrate the pride for Team Qatar's performances in 2018. Qatar won 13 medals at the Asian Games, while Paralympian Sarah Masoud won silver for Qatar at the Asian Para Games. In addition, two Youth Olympic gold medals were brought home from the Buenos Aires Summer Youth Olympic Games. Fares Ibrahim defended his World Junior Champion title in weightlifting and won silver at the World Championships, while the national handball team won their third Asian Men's Handball Championship title.For Registration Please click here

Nawaf, Al Yafei qualify to quarterfinals of Qatar Asian Junior Tournament

DOHA, November 14, 2018-Qatar's Rashed Nawaf and Nasser Al Yafei qualified to the quarterfinals of boys doubles event at Qatar Asian Junior U14 Tournament on Monday. In the second round of the tournament being held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, the Qatari duo defeated Marwan Alkhanjari of Oman and Vivek Kolluru of India 6-2 6-2. The tournament is organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) in cooperation with the Asian Tennis Federation and brings together 60 players.Nasser Al Khelaifi defeated Mohamad Kitouh of Syria 6-1 6-0 to reach the second round of boys singles event while Ali Al Yafei made it to the second round following his victory over Mohammad Al Shatti of Kuwait. In girls singles event, Sheikha Khalifa qualified to the quarterfinals after beating Tamara Fakhouri 6-4 5-7 6-1. On the other hand, the QTSBF Junior Tennis Team Cup was concluded at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex on Monday.The medal ceremony was attended by the QTSBF Executive Director Saad Al Mohannadi and the Tournament Director Sultan Khalfan.The local tournament featured the participation of a number of teams under 19, 12, 14, and 18 years.

QOC Human Resources training course concludes

DOHA, November 14, 2018 – The Qatar Olympic Committee's course for human resources employees was concluded at Lusail Hall at the QOC Headquarters on Tuesday.The three-day training course brought together employees from Human Resources Department at the QOC and the course key lecturer was Dr. Hassan Al Bireiki , Head of family reformation section at the Family Consulting Center.In the closing session held on Tuesday, Dr. Al Bireiki exhaustively focused lights on work pressures and the optimal way of dealing with them.According to the course schedule, the second session on Monday was about being a successful leader while the first day lecture focused lights on creative thinking.

AL ADAAM FLAG RELAY 2018

This event aims to unite, inspire and share pride with the nation through Team Qatar athletes in celebration of this year's National Day. Current and retired athletes, schoolchildren, members from different communities and the general public will have the opportunity to carry the Qatari flag across the country's iconic landmarks, transporting it via a wide-range of sporting activities and culminating in a grand finale at Aspire Zone.Flag Relay 2018 will take place on Thursday, December 13 starting at 5am at Sealine. The event will take place all day, as the flag will be carried around the whole nation before it is raised in Aspire Zone. The flag will pass through several key landmarks such as:• Asia Town• Hamad International Airport• MIA• Katara• The Pearl• Qatar FoundationFlag Relay 2018 aims to celebrate what it means to be #IamQatar; the campaign that was launched to encourage the nation to come together and support Team Qatar at the Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018. This hashtag also represents Team Qatar's patriotism and engage the community to take ownership.

Students shine in SOP basketball competitions

DOHA, November 13, 2018 – Students from different learning stages sparkled in the competitions of Schools Olympic program held at the Qatar Basketball Federation Indoor at Al Gharafa SC on Sunday.In the basketball event for secondary school (boys), Doha defeated Sumaisma 32-2, while in level two Abi Ayoob Al Ansari and Malek bin Anas schools confidently progressed into the second round. Malek bin Anas thrashed Joaan bin Jassim school 4-2 and Abi Ayoob Al Ansari defeated Al Mothana bin Haretha 8-2. On the same track of victory, Abi Ayoob Al Ansari outclassed Malek bin Anas model school16-2. In handball competitions for girls primary schools , Khadeeg abin Khoweilad defeated Al Khansaa 5-0, meanwhile Al Khor recorded 7-0 victory over Umm Slal, Zakreet outclassed Al Goyria bint Al Hareth school 6-0.In the handball competitions for preparatory schools (girls) , Al Daayen defeated Al Kabaan 3-2 and Al Wajba overcome Al Shamal 6-5 and Maria Al Qibtiya defeated Al Khor 15-0.The SOP is held annually as a collaborative effort of Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with hundreds of student athletes competing from all over Qatar.The SOP committee aims to spread a culture of sports throughout Qatar's schools and to engage the entire community in active and healthy lifestyles while retaining local values and traditions.