Qatar’s Saif qualifies to Asian Snooker Championship Semifinals

IRAN, May 11, 2018 – Qatar's snooker team star, Ahmed Saif confidently booked place in the last four stage of the prestigious Asian Snooker Championship 2018 in Tabriz city, Iran on Thursday.Saif led his respective group after defeating opponents from Afghanistan, India, Palestine and Syria.Saif continued his impressive run to reach the semifinals after outclassed Ali Hussain of Iraq in the last eight stage.The prestigious championship brings together 36 Asian players from Qatar, hosts Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Thailand, Myanmar, Syria, Palestine and Hong Kong.

Qatar defeat Spain in FIVB World Tour in Switzerland

Switzerland, May 11, 2018 – Qatar's Beach Volleyball team consists of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan defeated their Spaniard counterparts (22-20,21-16) in Lucerne, Switzerland on Thursday.The Qatar team will lock horns against USA team in its second match in event on Friday.The Qatari duo are looking ambitiously to bring glory for the country in this international beach volleyball gathering.

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of Qatar Challenge Festival

​DOHA, May 11, 2018 – HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of Qatar Olympic Committee crowned the top winners of Qatar Challenge Festival for Camel Race (GCC nations) at Al Shahaniya camel racetrack on Thursday.Camel “ Al Tayir" owned by Obeid Jarallah Salmeen claimed the first place and silver dagger in Zamool race 8km, meanwhile camel “ Shashaa" owned by Obeid Jarallah Salmeen clinched the first place and silver dagger in Thanaya Qadan race 8km.In the Thanaya Bakkar race 8km, camel Noof owned by Naser Mohammed Al Shangel won the first place and silver Shafla.The festival also attended by number of their excellencies sheikhs, ranking officials and followers of the sport.

Al Arabi to face Al Muharraq in GCC Club Basketball Championship

OMAN, May 10, 2018 – Qatar's Al Arabi will shake hands with Al Muharraq (Bahrain) in the prestigious GCC Club Basketball Championship 2018 at Sultan Qaboos sports complex in Oman on Thursday.It is worth mentioning that Qatar's Al Rayyan suffered shock 86-79 defeat at the hands of Al Sharja in group B clash held on Wednesday.The event brings together 7 clubs distributed into two groups, A includes Al-Arabi (Qatar), Al Etihad (KSA), Al Muharraq (Bahrain), while group B includes, Nizwa (Oman), Al Rayyan (Qatar), Al Sharja (UAE) and Manama ( Bahrain).The event is a qualifying tournament to the Asian Champions Cup will take place from 25-30 September, where the winners of the three top places will get spots in this continental event.

AFC Champions League Quarterfinals Draw scheduled on May 23

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10, 2018 - The draw ceremony of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals stage will take place on May 23 at AFC Headquarters in Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.AFC Champions League first leg encounters in the last 16 stage were held and the second leg matches will take place on 14 and 15 May.Qatar's sides Al Sadd and Duhail became closer to the last eight stage, following their deserving victories over Al Ahli (KSA) and Al Ain (United Arab Emirates).

Qatari riders ready for Global Champions Tour in Hamburg

HAMBURG, Germany, May 10, 2018 – Qatar riders Hamad bin Ali Al Thani, Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyiah will participate in the fifth round of longines Global Champions Tour will take place from 10-12 May.Prominent world riders are due to compete in the three day event.Hamburg is a hugely popular venue which attracts tens of thousands of people to its vast show ground due to the world-class show jumping on offer.