Qatar beach volleyball team defeat South Korea in Asian Games

Palembang, August 22, 2018-Qatar's A beach volleyball team defeated South Korea 2/0 on Tuesday to top their group in the 2018 Asian Games being held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia.Qatar dominated the game and won the first half 21/9 and the second half 21/15.Qatar B team will take on Iran on Wednesday.In Volleyball event, Qatar will take on India on Wednesday in Group F.The Qatari team will try to continue their good results after defeating the Maldives in the first match. India defeated Hong Kong in its first match.

Qatar beat Nepal, Syria in Basketball 3x3 in Asian Games

​Jakarta, August 22, 2018 - Qatar basketball 3x3 team defeated Nepal and Syria on Tuesday at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia, which will run until September 2.Qatar won the first game over Nepal 21/8 in a game the Qataris were able to finish before the end of the game time, as the basketball 3x3 regulations say that the team to reach the 21st point wins the game, without having to complete the rest of the time.In the second game, Qatar defeated Syria 17/7 in a tough game, but the Qatari team was able to seal the victory.On Wednesday, Qatar will face Jordan and Japan. The Qatari team seeks to book a place in the quarter-finals, which will start on August 26.

Qatari delegations celebrate Eid Al Adha at Asian Games

​JAKARTA, August 22, 2018 – Qatar's sport and administrative delegations at the ongoing Asian Games have marked Eid Al Adha occasion at the Athletes Village in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday.The ceremony attended by senior Qatari sport officials including HE Dr. Thani Al Kowari, the Second Vice President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), HE Jassim Al Bonenin, the QOC Secretary General alongside heads of sport federations, administrators, athletes, guests.For this occasion , attendees at the ceremony extended their heartfelt congratulations and good wishes to HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir and to all citizens and residents of beloved country Qatar.

Al Tamimi aims high in Asian Games

Jakarta, August 22, 2018- Qatar's squash ace Abdullah Al Tamim will begin his campaign in the 2018 Asian Games on Thursday.Al Tamim told reporters on Tuesday that he aims at winning the gold medal of the 2018 Asian games especially after winning the Malaysian Open earlier in July.In Swimming competitions, Qatar's Nouh Abdulaziz Al Khelaifi set a new Qatari record in 50m event while Yaqoub Abdulaziz Al Khelaifi set new personal record in 50m freestyle event on Tuesday.On the other hand, Qatar's Mohammad Al Rumaihi and Kholoud Al Khalaf occupied the seventh place in Mixed Trap event on Tuesday.Moreover, Matra Al Esairi will participate in Women' 50m Rifle event while Danah Al Mubarak and Nasrah Mahmoud will take part in Women's 50m Pistol Event.

Qatar handball team to take on Saudi Arabia in Asian Games

Jakarta, August 22, 2018- Qatar's handball team will take on Saudi Arabia in a crucial match in the 2018 Asian Games on Wednesday. The winners of this game will secure their place in the semifinals as Qatar lead the group with a 26-20 victory over Iraq while Saudi Arabia and Japan share the second place after their 26-26 draw. On other hand, Qatar's Tala Abujbara occupied the third place in women's rowing qualifying race on Tuesday to lose her chance to secure her spot in the finals. Moreover, Qatar's Bakheet Badr will begin his campaign in men's Greco-Roman wrestling event on Wednesday.

Qatar Beach Volleyball team shine in Asian Games

PALEMBANG, Indonesia, August 21, 2018 - Qatar's beach volleyball team (A) consists of Ahmed Tijan and Younis Sherif made impressive performance to defeat Kazakhstan (21-9) and (21-17) in Asian Games in Palembang city of Indonesia on Monday.On the same track of victory, Qatar's beach volleyball team (B) outclassed Maldives (3-1), 21-18, 21-15 and 15-8.In another scene, Qatar's basketball 3x3 team will lock horns against Maldives on Tuesday, while women team will shake hands with Chinese counterparts.