QOC Secretary General: 2018 Asian Games was a new success

​DOHA, September 02, 2018-HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) stressed that the 18th edition of the Asian Games was a new success adding to history of this important sporting event.The QOC secretary General extended his thanks to the players of Team Qatar for the results they made in the 2018 Asian Games."We aimed to have as many athletes from both genders and from different ages groups participating at the Asian Games. The Qatar Olympic Committee is committed to inspiring, engaging and empowering people in Qatar to take part in sport. This is an important goal and vision for the Qatar Olympic Committee to ensure a sustainable sports development. We hope that the Asian Games experience will motivate our athletes to maintain their performance at the highest level at their upcoming competitions, and at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games." Jassim Al Buenain said.

Sheikh Joaan praises 2018 Asian Games, Team Qatar Performance

​Doha, September 02, 2018 - President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has praised the success of the18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018.HE sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, said "Indonesia has staged a very successful Asian Games 2018. We would like to thank the Organizing Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia for their efforts to facilitate and provide all the necessary resources to the participating delegations and guests. We would also like to wish the next edition of the Asian Games, Hangzhou 2022, all the best and success."Commenting on Team Qatar's performance at the Asian Games, HE Shaikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, added "We would like to thank Team Qatar athletes and officials who have done their best and performed exceptionally well at the Asian Games. Developing the skills and experiences of our athletes is one of the key pillars of the Qatar Olympic Committee's strategic plan. We aim to continue supporting our athlete's growth and wish them continued success in upcoming championships."

Qatar volleyball team finish fourth in Asian Games

Jakarta, September 02, 2018- Qatar's Volleyball team took the fourth place in the 2018 Asian Games after their 2-3 defeat at the hands of Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal match on Saturday.Iran successfully retained their title in after thrashing arch rivals Korea in gritty straight sets in the final showdown at the GBK Tennis Indoor Stadium.On the other hand, Qatar's Ibrahim Al Rumaihi claimed the 26th place in Men's Triathlon event held in Palembang on Saturday.The 2018 Asian Games will be concluded on Sunday.

Qatar's Ali bin Khalid Al-Thani wins Silver medal in show jumping event

​Jakarta, August 31, 2018- Qatari Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al-Thani won Thursday a silver medal in the show jumping event of the Asian Games currently taking place in Indonesia.HE Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al-Thani came in second place after Kuwait's Ali Al Kharafi, Saudi Arabia's Ramzi Al Dahami came in third place.The OCA President Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, the QOC President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and the QEF President Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah crowned the winners.

Al Rumaihi to participate in Triathlon event

Palembang, September 01, 2018- Qatar's Ibrahim Al Rumaihi will participate in Men's triathlon event at the 2018 Asian Games to be held on Saturday.The event will begin with 1500m swimming race to followed by a 40km cycling race and a 10 km running race.Qatar's Ibrahim Al Rumaihi expressed his pleasure to represent Al Adaam for the first time in the Asian Games, pointing out that he had made extensive preparations in Switzerland for one month under the supervision of his Canadian coach Matthew.In the meantime, Qatar's Waleed Al Sharshani ended the sailing competition at the Asian Games by finishing ninth in the laser Standard category.In the laser category 4.7, Qatari Abdulrahman Al Nasr ended the Asian competitions in 14th place.

Qatar volleyball team to face Chinese Taipei in bronze medal match

​Jakarta, September 01, 2018- Qatar volleyball team will encounter their Chinese Taipei counterparts on Saturday in a match to determine the third and fourth places and the bronze medal.The match will be played within the competitions of the 18th Asian Games, which is being held in Indonesia and continues until September 2.The Qatari squad is aiming to win the bronze medal for the first time in its history, thus making a new achievement after winning the title of the last Asian championships held in Chinese Taipei."We have a chance to win and we will not allow them to beat us at the beginning so that we can maintain our focus. Everyone knows that Chinese Taipei is a strong team and has good players," said Argentinian coach Camilo Soto. We will try to maintain our strong presence in Asia, and enter the history of Asiad as one of the big teams," he said.