Thailand hold Qatar to a 1-1 draw in Asian Games

​Jakarta, August 15, 2018- Thailand fought back to snatch a 1-1 draw against Qatar in the Asian Games football tournament on Tuesday.Hazem Shehata had given Qatar an early lead in the sixth minute, but 19-year-old Chaided Supachai equalised in the added time of second-half to earn a point for the Thais in Group B.The match was attended by HE Mr. Ahmad bin Jassim Al Hamar, Ambassador of the state of Qatar to Indonesia and HE Mr. Jassim bin Rashed Al Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee. In their second match, Qatar will take on Uzbekistan on Thursday. Uzbekistan began their campaign in the event with a 3-0 victory over Bangladesh to lead the group standings.

Qatar to face Iran in handball at Asian Games

​JAKARTA, Indonesia, August 15, 2018 – Qatar's handball national team will shake hands with Iranian counterparts in group B clash in handball game on Friday at the prestigious Asian Games taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia.It is worth mentioning that Qatar handball team opened its Asian games campaign on high note, thrashing their Malaysian opponents 64-11 in easy game .On other hand, around 13 athletes from Qatar's athletics team along with rowing team members have arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday to begin campaign in the Asian Games.

Qatar to take on Japan in AVC CUP Semi-finals

​Taipei, August 14, 2018 –Qatar's volleyball team will lock horns against Japanese counterparts in the semifinals of the 2018 AVC Cup for men at the University of Taipei Gymnasium on Tuesday.The Qatari side have booked place in the last four stage , following a deserving 3-0 victory ( 25-29, 25-14, 25-22) over four time Asia winners and 2014 champions Korea in a thrilling match.The Qatari volleyball team will also participate in the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Indonesia.

Qatar basketball team to face Hong Kong in Asian Games

Jakarta, August 14, 2018- The Qatari basketball team take will begin their campaign in the Asian Games with a clash against Hong Kong on Tuesday.On the other hand, the Qatari Olympic team concluded on Monday their preparations for their first match at the 2018 Asian Games.Qatar will take Thailand on Tuesday at the start of football event.Despite of the absence of their top scorers such as Al Moez Ali, star Akram Afif, Bassam Al-Rawi and Abdullah Abdulsalam for their participation in Al Sadd and Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League, the team have the names capable of achieving satisfactory results.The Qatari side will face Uzbekistan in their second match, which will take place on Thursday.

Qatar handball team thrash Malaysia 64-11 in Asian Games

​Jakarta, August 14, 2018-Defending champions Qatar opened their campaign in the handball competition with a thumping 64-11 win over Malaysia here at Popki Stadium on Monday.Qatar is seeded at the top following its best achievements in the 2014 Incheon Games and the Team Championship in 2014, 2016 and 2018."Our team deserves to retain the title this time. Thanks to both the players and the management for their hard work over the past few years," said coach Valero Rivera.Qatar had beaten Bahrain 33-31 (16-17) at the 2018 Asian Championship final in Suwon, South Korea, management."We are obviously the best in Asia. Three victories in a row have shown that we had managed to overcome those doubts," said the Spaniard.Bahrain, who finished behind Qatar in 2014, 2016 and 2018 Asian Championships, will, however, remain a serious challenger here.Bahrain is in Group D with Chinese Taipei, India and Iraq while Qatar is clubbed with with Iran and Malaysia in Group A.

Qatar’s tennis and squash teams line up for Asian Games

DOHA, August 14-The Qatari national tennis and squash teams intensified their training sessions in preparation for the 18th Asian Games to be staged in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18 to September 02, 2018.The squash team arrived in Malaysia yesterday to hold a training camp in preparation for the Games.The Qatari squad included Mohammad Al Amri and Sayyed Azlan while Abdullah Al Tamimi will join them later on.On the other hand, Qatar' tennis team will fly to Indonesia on August 16.The tennis delegation will include Mubarak Shanan, Essa Shanan, and Jabor Al Mutawa alongside their coach Younes Al Aynaoui.Khalid Al Khelaifi, Head of National Teams Committee at the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation said, "Through these training camps, we are keen on giving our players a huge boost of confidence before the 2018 Asian Games""We are confident that our players will be able to achieve good results and make their nation proud of them. We are sure that the players will do their best during the games" he added.