Qatar handball team to take on Iraq in Asian Games

Jakarta, August 20, 2018- Qatar national handball team will start their campaign in the main draw of Asian Games with a match against Iraq on Monday.Qatar are in Group A alongside with Iraq, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Group B consists of Iran, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Bahrain.The Qatari team will be keen to beat Iraq to improve their chances of qualifying for the semi-final ahead of Qatar tough matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia.Qatari swimmers made good results in the swimming competitions in the Asian Games 2018 despite not qualifying for the final races, as Abdulaziz Al Obaidli made a new Qatari record in the 100m backstroke of 1,02.28 minutes while the previous figure was 1,03.03 minutes. Firas Al Saidi achieved a new personal record in the 200 meters freestyle of 2,01.59 minutes while the previous number was 2,05.13 minutes.Youssef Mohamed also scored a new personal record in the 200m freestyle with a time of 2,06.28 minutes as his previous record was 2,08.30 minutes. Hassan Al Obaidan also participated in the 100m backstroke and finished the race with a time of 1,08.62 minutes.The swimming competitions will continue on Monday with the participation of Noah Al Khulaifi, and Abdul Aziz Al Obaidli in the 50m backstroke race and Abdul Rahman Mohammed in the 200m race.In wrestling competition (74 kg), Qatar's Abdulrahman lost against Kazakhstan's Daniyar Kaisanov in the round of 16.Meanwhile, Qatari boxing team will arrive in Jakarta on Monday to prepare for the competitions, which start on Friday.Also, Qatari tennis player Mubarak Shannan has been knocked out of the competition after losing 6/4 6/3 to Thailand's Palaphoom Kovapitukted and Qatar's Jabor Al Mutawa was also eliminated after losing 6/2 6/4 to Hong Kong's Wong Hong.In the tennis men's doubles, Shannan and Al Mutawa were defeated by Philippian's duo Francis Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon 6/3 6/4.

Qatar volleyball team to start Asian Games Campaign on Monday

​Jakarta, August 20, 2018 - Qatar national volleyball team, winners of Asian Cup, will start their Asian Games campaign with a game against the Maldives on Monday evening.Qatar won the 2018 Asian Men's Volleyball Cup after defeating their Iranian counterparts 3-2 in the final game.The Qataris won several individual prizes in the Asian Cup, as Mohamed Ibrahim won the most valuable player of the tournament and best middle blocker, Renan won the best outside spiker, and Mubarak Hamad won the best opposite award.Qatar play in Group F in the Asian Games along with India, Maldives, and Hong Kong.The Qataris keen on winning their first match to be a starting point for a successful campaign at the Asian Games.In beach volleyball competitions, Qatar A team will play Kazakhstan on Monday in the first match in the group stage. Qatar B lost 2-0 against Thailand in the first match in the first round.

Qatar teams set for beach volleyball campaign at Asian Games

PALEMBANG, Indonesia, August 19, 2018 – The draw of the beach volleyball event of Asian Games 2018 was conducted in Palembang city, Indonesia on Saturday.According to draw results, Qatar team (A) consists of Ahmed Tijan and Sherif Younis was placed in group B along with Kazakhstan, Sri lanka and South Korea.While Qatar team (F) of Abdulrasool and Samoudi is pooled in group F alongside Thailand, Iran and Maldives.Qatar team (B) will open campaign on Sunday against Thailand, while team (A) will take on Kazakhstan.

Qatar to face Bangladesh in football at Asian Games

JAKARTA, Indonesia, August 19, 2018 – Qatar's Olympic football team will lock horns against Bangladesh in Group B clash on Sunday at the prestigious Asian Games 2018 taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia.In Sunday's clash Qatari side look ambitiously to record victory over Bangladesh, following a disappointed two opening matches where they drew 1-1 against Thailand and suffered a shock 6-0 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan.Qatar team is pooled in group B alongside Thailand, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, where top group leaders will qualify to the last sixteenth stage.

Abdulla Al Tamimi leads Team Qatar out at a spectacular 2018 Asian Games opening ceremony

Jakarta, August 19, 2018- The 2018 Asian Games have officially opened with a spectacular Opening Ceremony held in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. Prodigious young squash player, Abdulla Al Tamimi led out the team. The team stood out in their uniquely designed adidas kit worn for the first-time. Over 11,000 athletes from 45 nations will compete in Jakarta and Palembang from August 18 to September 2, 2018 in 40 sports for one of the world's biggest sporting events.Team Qatar will be represented by more than 200 athletes, including 29 females, who will compete across 30 events and disciplines in 20 different sports. The team includes a strong mix of youth and experienced athletes with ages ranging from 17 to 40 and Olympic medallists competing alongside Asian Games' debutants.The Opening Ceremony was attended by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), HE Mr. Jassim Al Buenain, QOC Secretary General, and a delegation from the QOC. Speaking afterwards, H.E. Sheikh Joaan said, "We were so proud and happy to see the Qatari delegation marching amongst the other Asian countries participating at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2018. This is an important multi -sport event in the journey of our athletes towards greatness and success. The Opening Ceremony has brought back memories of the unforgettable Opening Ceremony of Doha 2006, which has had a great impact on the development of the sport in Qatar. It has also shifted the eyes of the world toward Qatar as a global sporting hub. We are so proud of the legacy it has brought to our next generations of athletes in our country. We thank the Organising Committee on the success of the ceremony which shows the readiness of Indonesia to stage successful games."Indonesia showed the world that they are ready to host an incredible edition of the Games with a mesmerizing show featuring international and local artists. The atmosphere at the ceremony was vibrant and full of energy, paving the way for an exhilarating 15 days of competition that will follow.H.E Jassim Rahsid Al Buenain said,“The opening ceremony has gathered the best Asian champions from different cultures and background in one place to celebrate sport in unity and peace. This proves the prominent status of Asia in the sport world. Jakarta has spread a message of peace and friendship to the continent and the world, and Qatar's participation in the games with more than 200 athletes proves its strong and advanced level in sport. We are proud of our athletes and we are confident of their abilities to achieve greatness. Thanks to the Organising Committee of the Asian Games Jakarta 2018. We wish all the athletes all the best in their upcoming competitions."Looking ahead for Team Qatar, Mr. Ishaq Al-Hashmi, Qatar's Chef De Mission said,“We are proud of our athletes who marched today at the opening ceremony in Jakarta. Our athletes have prepared extensively for the games. We are happy to be part of such an important sporting event and we look forward to achieve our best at the Asian Game in the next two weeks in Indonesia."

Tala Abujbara aims high in Asian Games

Palembang, August 19, 2018- Qatar's Tala Abujbara will begin her campaign in Women's rowing event at the 2018 Asian Games on Sunday. Abujbara will also participate in her second race on Tuesday where winners will qualify to second round. On the other hand, Qatar's Abdulrahman Ibrahim will begin his participation in Men's wrestling event on Sunday. It's worth mentioning that the Qatari bowling team arrived in Palembang on Saturday. The bowling competitions will begin on August 22 where the state of Qatar will be represented by Yousef Al Jaber, Jassim Al Meraikhi, Ghanim Bu Jassoum, Ali Al Janahi and Ahmad Al Zeyab.