Sarah Masood wins silver medal in Asian Para Games

JAKARTA, Indonesia, October 10 , 2018 - Qatar's Sarah Masood made impressive performance to win the silver medal in women's Shot Put F33 event at the prestigious 2018 Asian Para Games taking place in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta on Tuesday.Masood threw 5 meters and 45cm to record a new personal number in the Asian Para Games and clinched the second place in the women's Shot Put F33.Qatar's Mohammed Al Kubaisi made thankful effort to win the second place in Men's 100m wheelchair event.In the goal ball event, Qatar team will shake hands with Japanese counterparts on Wednesday in the third match of group A which also includes Iraq and Iran.Under the logo (Unity in Diversity) the 2018 Asian Para Games are bringing together 3000 athletes with various disabilities from 43 Asian nations who are competing in 18 sport event.

HH the Amir meets President of International Olympic Committee

Buenos Aires, October 10, 2018- (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with HE President of the International Olympic Committee Dr. Thomas Bach, on the sidelines of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the meeting.The meeting dealt with the relations of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the International Olympic Committee and means of enhancing and developing them. In this regard, Dr. Bach praised the friendly relations between the two sides, and the great role and initiatives undertaken by the State of Qatar in promoting the dissemination of the Olympic movement worldwide, including the support of the State of Qatar represented by the Qatar Olympic Committee to the Olympic Refuge Foundation, which was established in September last year in a joint cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.HH the Amir stressed the keenness of the State of Qatar to support refugees around the world at various levels in terms of providing the necessary facilities to exercise in safe environments for those forced to leave their homes due to crises, wars, famine, and other natural disasters.His Highness also expressed thanks and appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Olympic Refuge Foundation in the establishment and rehabilitation of sports facilities for refugees in more than 50 countries across the world. (QNA)

HH the Amir re-elected as member of International Olympic Committee

​Buenos Aires, October 10, 2018- (QNA)-HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani has been re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Buenos Aires, on the sidelines of the Youth Olympic Games.HH the Amir also participated in the meetings of the 33rd session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, which dealt with a number of topics on the agenda related to the development of sports work and the Olympic movement at the global level. (QNA)

Stage set for Qatar Classic 2018

Doha, October 09, 2018- The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation has completed its arrangements for hosting the 2018 edition of Qatar Classic.The online sales of tickets for the Qatar Classic will begin on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.Fans can now purchase tickets for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the prestigious squash event by visiting www.qatarsquash.orgTickets will also be available onsite at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, the venue of the event, from October 17.The world's best players including the top 30 are participating in the tournament which will be held from October 27 to November 2.Players that will be on parade include three-time winner and defending champion Mohammed El Shorbagy of Egypt, world No.2 Ali Farag of Egypt, Marwan ElShorbagy, Germany's Simon Rosner, Colombia's Miguel Angel Rodriguez and Gregory Gaultier of France.Qatar's challenge will be led by Abdullah Mohamed al-Tamimi, the world No. 28, who broke into the world's top 30 rankings after his remarkable victory at the $35,000 Malaysian Open title in July.“We are proud to host another edition of the prestigious Qatar Classic. The tournament has grown to become one of the major cornerstones in Qatar's sports calendar. As usual, fans of squash will have another opportunity of seeing the world's best players at close quarters and enjoy their beloved sport during this week-long festival of squash. We are looking forward to seeing the fans troop out in large numbers to enjoy this amazing experience," Tournament Director Tareq Zainal said of the upcoming event.

Al-Khulaifi shines in Youth Olympic Games

Buenos Aires, October 09, 2018-The Qatari swimmer Yacob al-Khulaifi failed to qualify for the final of the 100m butterfly at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday night.Al-Khulaifi finished second in his heats in a time of 57.09 seconds, but that wasn't enough for the youngster to secure a placed in the final. However, al-Khulaifi was pleased with his performance. “Thank God, I am happy with the timing that I achieved, which is close to the standard mark," he said.Al-Khulaifi was the Qatar's flagbearer at the opening ceremony on Saturday. The 17-year-old qualified for the event on the basis of his strong performances at the Sarajevo International Swimming Championships in Bosnia and Herzegovina this year where he won the 50m butterfly gold and a silver in the 200m freestyle. He also clocked good times during the recent FINA World Cup in Doha.On the other hand, Qatar's Mohammad Al Qashouti began his campaign in equestrian event on Monday.Over 4,000 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees are competing in the Youth Olympic Games being held for the third time.

Qatar champions look for glory in Asian Para Games

JAKARTA, Indonesia, October 9 , 2018 - Qatar champions made impressive performance on Monday at the prestigious 2018 Asian Para Games taking place in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.In the Men's 800m T34 Qatar's Mohammed Al Kubaisi claimed the fifth place, while his teammate Nasser Al Sohooti was knocked out in the first round of the Men's Discus Throw F57.On other hand, Qatar's Goal ball team suffered a 5-15 defeat at the hands of Iranian counterparts on Monday.In Tuesday's competitions, Qatar's Sara Masood will compete in the Women's Shot Put F33 on Monday, as her teammate, Mohammed Al Kubaisi will play in Men's 100m.Under the logo (Unity in Diversity) the 2018 Asian Para Games are bringing together 3000 athletes with various disabilities from 43 Asian nations who are competing in 18 sport event.