Shanan to take on Kovapitukted in Asian Games

Palembang, August 19, 2018- Qatar's Mubarak Shanan will take on Palaphoom Kovapitukted of Thailand on Sunday in men's singles tennis event of the 2018 Asian Games. Moreover, Qatar's Jabor Al Motawa will face Hong Wong Kit of Hong Kong in Men's singles event. In Doubles event, the Qatari duo of Shanan and Al Motawa will shake hands with Frances Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon of Philippines. On the other hand, the Qatari swimming team will begin their campaign in the Games on Sunday. The state of Qatar will be represented by Nouh Abdulaziz Al Khelaifi, Yaqoub Abdulaziz Al Khelaifi, Abdulaziz Hassan Al Obaidli, Mosalam Abdullah Al Nabit, Hassan Abdulrahman Al Ebaidan, Abdulrahman Hesham Mohammad, Yousef Hesham Mohammad and Feras Murad Al Saadi.

Abdulla Al-Tamimi named Qatar’s flag bearer for Asian Games 2018

Jakarta, August 18, 2018- Aspire Academy graduate Abdulla Al Tamimi will be Qatar's flag bearer, leading Team Qatar into Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday, 18th August.Expressing his gratitude to lead Team Qatar, Al Tamimi said “I'm so excited to carry the flag and lead the Qatari delegation into the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. I cannot express how proud and happy I am to represent my country at the largest sport event in Asia and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me. I will do my best during the competition next week and I hope to make Qatar proud. Watch us tomorrow at the Opening Ceremony and support Team Qatar."In 2012, Al Tamimi became the reigning world No.1 in the World Squash Federation's junior circuit rankings (Under-19). He has also won several prestigious titles including the Under-19 Qatar Youth Open Championship in 2012 and the Under-19 Dutch Junior Open in July 2013. He also finished fourth in the World Youth Championship which took place in Poland in July 2013.He continued to maintain his outstanding performance and Al Tamimi achieved a career best world ranking of 37 after reaching the second round of the World Squash Championships in Manchester in 2017. And more recently, Al Tamimi ranked 28 in the world after winning the 2018 Malaysian Open in July 2018.Team Qatar's squash players including Al Tamimi will be competing from August 23 in Jakarta.The Opening Ceremony will take place on August 18 and broadcasted on Al Kass Channels at 3pm Doha time.

Qatar volleyball team honored in Jakarta

​Jakarta, August 18, 2018- With attendance of HE Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), HE Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary General of the QOC and Mr. Khaleel Al Jabir, Director of the QOC Sports Affairs Department, the Athletes Village of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta hosted an honoring ceremony for Qatar's volleyball team who claimed the title of 2018 AVC Volleyball Cup concluded recently in Chinses Taipei.The QOC officials and members of Qatar's administrative delegation congratulated the players on their achievement and wished them the best in the 2018 Asian Games.The Qatari squad include Mubarak Dhahi, Belal Abu Nabout, Solaiman Eid, Melos, Sultan Hussain, Uthman Abdulwahed, Ghanim Al Rumaihi, Ahmad Bassam, Renan, Ibrahim Saeed, Ali Al Kanaani, Mahmoud Essam, Khalid Shamiya and Nader Abu Baker.

Asian Games opening ceremony to begin on Saturday

JAKARTA, Indonesia, August 18, 2018 – The Opening Ceremony of the prestigious 18th Asian Games 2018 will start in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday.HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) , HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani , the QOC First Vice President and Dr. Thani bin Abdurrahman Al Kawari, the QOC Second Vice President and HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Boeinen , the QOC Secretary General alongside Qatar's administrative and sport delegation members shall attend the opening ceremony.Qatar's flag bearer in the opening ceremony will be squash star Abdullah Al Tamimi. Around 221 Qatari athletes, including 192 male and 29 female will compete in 30 sport events.The Asian Games are being co-hosted in two cities in Jakarta and Palembang and will be concluded on 2nd of the next month.Players from forty-five countries will participate in different events including hockey, football, wrestling, swimming, athletics, tennis, table tennis, shooting, taekwondo, golf, handball and others.

Olympic football team to face Bangladesh in Asian Games

​JAKARTA, Indonesia, August 18, 2018 – Qatar's Olympic football team will shake hands with Bangladesh in Group B clash on Saturday at the prestigious Asian Games 2018 taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia.Qatar team is pooled in group B alongside Thailand, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, where both group leader and runners-up will qualify to the last sixteenth stage.In another scene, Qatar's shooter Nasser Al Attiyiah has completed all his technical arrangements to begin campaign in Shotgun event at the prestigious Asian Games on Sunday.On the same track, Qatar's table tennis and beach volleyball teams resumed training session in preparation for the campaign.

Qatar top group with win over Iran in Asian Games

Jakarta, August 18, 2018-Defending champion and 2015 world silver medallist Qatar defeated Iran 35-20 to cement its position at the top of the Group A at the 18th Asian Games yesterday.Both the teams had already reached the second round after the Iranian team defeated Malaysia 55-11 on Thursday.Qatar, who defeated Malaysia 64-11 in the opening game, are eyeing to retain the gold medal they won in the South Korean city of Incheon in 2014. Qatar had beat Korea 24-21 in the final then.Thirteen teams are taking part in handball competitions of the Asian Games. They were divided into four groups. Group A comprises Qatar, Iran and Malaysia. Group B has South Korea, Japan and Pakistan. Group C includes Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, while Group D consists of Bahrain, Chinese Taipei, India and Iraq.