Al Ahli to face Qatar in Emir Volleyball Cup Semifinals

DOHA, May 3, 2018 - Al Ahli will lock horns against Qatar in the semifinals of the prestigious HH the Emir Volleyball Cup Championship 2018 at the Federation indoor on Thursday.It is worth mentioning that , Al Ahli booked place in the last four stage, after deserving 3-0 victory over police and Qatar team reached the same stage after defeating Al Shamal 3-2.The second leg in the semifinals between Al Ahli and Qatar will be held on Saturday.In the second semifinals clash, Al Rayyan will take on Al Arabi on Friday at the same venue.

Qatari delegation to attend AFC Asian Cup Draw in UAE

DOHA, May 3, 2018 – A Qatari football delegation comprises, Felix Sanchez (coach), Mohammed Salem Al Attawi (team director) and Ali Al Silat (media coordinator) will leave Doha on Friday to United Arab Emirates to attend the draw ceremony of the Asian Cup 2019.Football lovers await the year of 2019 in the biggest continent in the world as the 2019 Asian Cup kicks off in January in the United Arab Emirates.This will be the biggest tournament in Asian history, with 24 teams participating instead of the usual 16.24 nations will be split into 6 groups like the 2016 Euro Cup, with 4 teams in each group fighting for the top two automatic qualification spots.

AFC to hold Asian Cup Draw Ceremony on Friday

DOHA, May 2, 2018 – The AFC will hold the draw ceremony of the Asian Cup 2019 in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.Football lovers await the year of 2019 in the biggest continent in the world as the 2019 Asian Cup kicks off in January in the United Arab Emirates.This will be the biggest tournament in Asian history, with 24 teams participating instead of the usual 16.24 nations will be split into 6 groups like the 2016 Euro Cup, with 4 teams in each group fighting for the top two automatic qualification spots.

Special need students shine on SOP closing day

DOHA, May 02, , 2018 – The competitions of students with special needs from different age groups at the prestigious Schools Olympic Program (SOP) were successfully concluded on Tuesday.The event's closing day saw impressive performance from students both boys and girls who competed in high spirit and showed big determination of victory.At the victory ceremony, Mr. Hamad Al Manae, the board member of Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) and Abdulrahman Al Moftah, QSSF executive director and Dr. Hassan Al Ansari , Secretary General of Qatar Paralympic Committee crowned the top winners.The SOP is held annually as a collaborative effort of Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with hundreds of student athletes competing from all over Qatar.The SOP committee aims to spread a culture of sports throughout Qatar's schools and to engage the entire community in active and healthy lifestyles while retaining local values and traditions.

World stars all set to compete in IAAF Diamond League

DOHA, May 01, 2018 - Nine reigning world outdoor champions are set to flock to Doha, along with some of the sport's biggest stars, for the opening meeting of the IAAF Diamond League on next Friday.The meeting in the Qatari capital has traditionally attracted the elite of athletics, and this year's edition is no exception, with 38 champions and 80 medalists from past Olympic Games and IAAF World Championships, indoors and outdoors, expected to compete.On the men's side, six current or former Olympic champions will be in Doha: American trio LaShawn Merritt, Aries Merritt and Christian Taylor along with Kenyans Asbel Kiprop, Ezekiel Kemboi and Brimin Kipruto.Fourteen athletes competing have been world champions outdoors - nine alone last year in Beijing - and nine have won a world indoor title.In the women's events, Doha will welcome 18 global champions and 37 medalists. Kazakhstan's Olga Rypakova and Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown have struck Olympic gold, while 11 have also claimed world titles outdoors - seven in Beijing last year - and seven indoors.The long list of champions includes seven athletes who have grabbed at least one medal at all three major global competitions: local hero Mutaz Essa Barshim, LaShawn Merritt, Aries Merritt, David Oliver and Taylor, along with Rypakova and Campbell-Brown.

Al Wakrah win HH Emir Handball Cup Title

DOHA, May 01, 2018 – Al Wakrah team confidently claimed the title of the prestigious HH the Emir Handball Cup Championship 2018 after defeating Qatar SC 27-22 in the final match held at Duhail Arena on Monday.Both teams made impressive performance and lived-up to the level of expectations, but Al Wakrah were in form , took the advantage over their opponents and snatched the title.Mr. Ahmed Al Shaabi, the president of Qatar Handball Federation crowned the champions, Al Wakrah and the runners-up Qatar sc in a festive sport scene.