Training Sites For 2022 FIFA World Cup on Track For Completion in 2019

Doha, June 13, 2018- The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced that the training sites being constructed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are on track to be completed by the end of 2019.The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), which is responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for the tournament, is overseeing the development of training sites at various locations across the country, including Onaiza, Qatar University and near Doha Golf Club.Training Sites Manager at the SC Engineer Ahmed Al-Obaidly, said he was pleased with the progress to-date.Al-Obaidly said "The longest distance between stadiums is just 55km, so teams will benefit from short travel times in 2022. They will only take two flights - one to arrive and one to depart - unlike previous tournaments where journeys by plane after each match often took several hours. Players will be rested and ready to play at their very best in 2022."Al-Obaidly pointed out: "Our goal is to build facilities that not only benefit the teams and players in 2022, but also ones that offer opportunities for local communities after the tournament."Training Sites Manager at the SC continued: "We are also proud that two local contractors are delivering the sites this is a clear sign of our commitment to encourage Qatari companies to support the delivery of the World Cup and our aim to leave a lasting economic impact in the country."In May 2017, the SC appointed two Qatari companies, Nakheel Landscapes and Gulf Contracting, to build the training sites and ensure they are FIFA compliant. Nakheel Landscapes are responsible for building the pitches, landscaping and associated external works. Gulf Contracting, meanwhile, are delivering the pre-fabricated buildings.The training sites, which will be used by the teams which qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will each feature two floodlit, natural grass football pitches.In addition, each site will include a pre-fabricated modular building which houses ancillary team facilities, such as conference and changing rooms. Team parking areas will also be delivered, along with spectator areas for public training sessions. Post-tournament, the training sites will be turned into public sports facilities.

Qatar beach handball team line up for world championships

DOHA, June 14, 2018- The Qatari beach handball team will hold a training camp in Hungary from June 28 to July 21 in preparation for the 8th Beach Handball Word Championships to begin in Kazan, Russia on July 24. Qatar will play in group C alongside Oman, Australia, and Denmark. The Qatari team qualified to the world championships after claiming the title of the Asian championships held in Thailand last year.

Qatar Junior Handball team to play two friendly games

DOHA, June 12, 2018 – Qatar's Junior handball team will play two international friendly games against Japan on 19 and 21 June respectively, that in preparation for the upcoming 2018 Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship will take place from 16-26 June in Sultanate of Oman.In this Asian handball championship, Qatar is pooled in group B alongside Iraq, Palestine and Syria, while group A includes, South Korea, Japan, China and Lebanon, group C includes KSA, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and China Taipei and group D includes Oman, Iran, India and Yemen.2018 Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship serves as qualifying tournament for 2019 Men's Junior World Handball Championship scheduled in Spain.

Qatari Riders shine in Longines Global Champions Tour

Caen, June 12, 2018 - Qatari riders ended Monday their participation in the seventh round of the Longines Global Champions Tour, which ended in French city Cannes, with the participation of the world's best riders.Qatar's Bassem Hassan finished third in one of the five-star matches on the 145-cm high. Qatar's Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al-Thani also performed well in this round and finished tenth in the 5-star Grand Prix, which was held at 160 cm.On the other hand, the Doha Forsan Qatar team, consisting of Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al-Thani and Bassem Hassan, finished in the 13th place in the group competitions with 84 points after participating in 7 rounds.

New Challenges ahead of Qatar National Football Teams

DOHA, June 12, 2018- The Qatari national football teams will participate in a number of important events at both international and continental levels during the upcoming sports season. The Qatari senior team will participate in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup which will take from January 5 to February 10, 2019, in the UAE. Qatar will play in Group E alongside Lebanon, North Korea and Saudi Arabia.The Qatari U23 team will compete in the 2018 Asian Games to be staged in Jakarta, Indonesia in August. Moreover, the Qatari U19 team will be looking forward to claiming the title of the AFC Youth Championship to be held in October 2018 in Indonesia. The championship will serve a qualification event for Youth World Cup in Canada. The state of Qatar will play in Group A alongside hosts Indonesia, UAE and Chinese Taipei.

Qatar Youth team to hold a training camp in Spain

DOHA, June 11, 2018 – Qatar's Under 19 football team coach Bruno Miguel has announced on Sunday that the Youth team will hold a training camp in Spain before participating in COTIF Tournament to be staged in Spain from July 28 to August 08. The Spanish training camp and tournament come in light of the preparation for the upcoming AFC Under 19 football Championship which will take place from 18 October to November 4 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The championship will serve a qualification event for Youth World Cup in Canada. The state of Qatar will play in Group A alongside hosts Indonesia, UAE and Chinese Taipei.