Team Qatar Beach Volleyball 2 Defeat Sri Lanka at Aichi-Nagoya 2026

Aichi-Nagoya - Qatar’s beach volleyball team “Qatar 2”, comprising Mousa Al Khair and Ehab Mohammed, continued their winning run in Group D at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with a deserved 2–1 victory over Sri Lanka in their second match of the competition.The Qatari pair registered their second consecutive victory after opening their campaign with a win over South Korea, underlining their strong form as they continue their steady progress towards the knockout rounds.The sets went Qatar’s way 21–10, 21–16 and 15–10 in a match in which the Qatari duo produced a strong performance and imposed their superiority through their high level of concentration, powerful hitting and effective management of the different stages of the match.Mousa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab impressed throughout the three sets, helping them overcome their Sri Lankan opponents and record a second successive victory.Mohammed Salem Al Kuwari, General Supervisor of Qatar’s beach volleyball team, expressed his satisfaction with the performances of Mousa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab during their participation in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, saying the pair are progressing steadily and have performed well since the start of the competition.Al Kuwari said: “Praise be to God, Mousa Al Khair and Mohammed Ehab have performed well so far and managed to win two consecutive matches. This is extremely positive and demonstrates their ability to handle the atmosphere and demands of Asian competition. We hope they can maintain the same consistency in their upcoming matches and achieve the results we are aiming for.” 

Team Qatar 3x3 Basketball Reach Asian Games Quarter-Finals

AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan -  Qatar’s national 3x3 basketball team booked its place in the quarter-finals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after securing a third consecutive victory, defeating Bahrain 21–15 on Wednesday.Team Qatar will face the winner of the Mongolia-Singapore clash today in the quarter-finals as they continue their bid for a place among the medal contenders.The victory capped an impressive group-stage campaign for the Qatari side, which opened its Asian Games account with a win over Indonesia before overcoming Chinese Taipei and Bahrain to complete a perfect run of three victories.Qatar made a strong start against Bahrain, imposing its game from the outset and combining sharp attacking play with disciplined defence. The team maintained its composure throughout the contest to secure a convincing 21–15 victory.The third successive win underlined Qatar’s strong form and growing confidence in the competition, with the team now turning its attention to the knockout stage and seeking to maintain its winning momentum as it targets a place in the medal positions.

Al Tamimi Advances to Asian Games Squash Round of 16

AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan — Qatar’s Abdulla Al Tamimi advanced to the men’s singles Round of 16 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after opening his campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Mongolia’s Yeson Otgonshimeg on Wednesday.Al Tamimi produced a dominant display, conceding just seven points across the three games to complete the victory 11–3, 11–2, 11–2.The Qatari squash star will face Japan’s Ryunosuke Tsukue in the Round of 16 today, as he bids to continue his Asian Games campaign and build on his bronze-medal achievement in the men’s singles at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.Meanwhile, Qatar’s Salem Al Malki was eliminated from the men’s singles competition after suffering a 3–0 defeat to South Korea’s Na Joo-young.

Al-Buenain Hails Shooting Triumph as Team Qatar Shines at Aichi-Nagoya

Aichi-Nagoya, Japan – HE Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), said Team Qatar’s two gold medals in the men’s skeet team and individual events at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” represent another significant achievement for Qatari sport and reflect the high standard reached by Qatari shooting and its ability to compete at the highest level of continental competition.“We congratulate our national shooting team on this outstanding achievement after winning gold in the men’s team skeet event and Rashid Al Athba claiming gold in the men’s individual event,” Al-Buenain said.“Our shooters delivered excellent performances throughout the competition and successfully translated their thorough preparations and considerable efforts into two gold medals that make us immensely proud. We commend the dedication of the athletes, technical and administrative staff, and the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, all of whom played an important role in this achievement.”He added: “These two gold medals underline the strong presence of Qatari shooting at the Asian Games and provide further motivation for all Team Qatar athletes who continue to compete across the different events.

Sheikh Joaan Attends Saudi National Day Celebration in Nagoya

Nagoya, Japan – HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), attended a celebration hosted by the Saudi delegation participating in the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026” to mark the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The celebration was held today at the Conrad Hotel in Nagoya, Japan, and brought together a number of senior officials and heads of delegations participating in the Asian Games.Among those in attendance were HE Mohammed bin Youssef Al-Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), and HE Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain, Secretary General of the QOC.The celebration featured a range of activities, including a documentary film showcasing the history of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Joaan Crowns Team Qatar Champions with Team Skeet Gold

Aichi-Nagoya, Japan – HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, presented Qatar’s national shooting team with the gold medal in the men’s team skeet event at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026,” currently being held in Japan through October 4.The trio of Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq delivered a superb performance to top the men’s team skeet standings and secure Team Qatar’s first gold medal of the Games. Kuwait took silver, while India claimed bronze.The achievement was made even more remarkable by Rashid Saleh Al Athba’s triumph in the men’s individual skeet event, where he struck gold after setting a new Asian record.China’s Jianlin Liu claimed the individual silver medal, while Ming Li of Chinese Taipei took bronze. Nasser Al Attiyah finished fifth.The two skeet gold medals mark a landmark achievement for Qatari shooting at the continental level and provide Team Qatar with a major boost as competition continues at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.Following the shooting triumphs, Qatar’s medal tally rose to four medals – two gold, one silver and one bronze. The national karate team had earlier opened Qatar’s medal account with a silver and a bronze.Dr. Mishal Al Nasr, President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, hailed the outstanding performance of Qatar’s shooters after they captured gold in both the individual and team skeet events.“We are extremely happy with this achievement, which we dedicate to our wise leadership and to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee,” Al Nasr said.“Team Qatar’s shooters produced outstanding performances and deservedly claimed gold in both the men’s individual and team skeet events. We congratulate them on this achievement.”Al Nasr stressed that the results were the product of the strong support and attention devoted to sport and athletes, adding that they demonstrate the positive direction of Qatari shooting.He also praised the shooters’ ability to handle the pressure of high-level competition and finish at the top, noting that the achievement would provide additional motivation to continue working towards further success in future competitions.