Qatar athletes shine in Arab Championship

AMMAN, April 22 , 2018 – Qatar Athletics team kept its winning streak by claiming two gold medals and one silver medal on the second day of Arab Youth Athletics Championship 2018 taking place in Amman, Jordan.Qatar's Mohanad Khamis made impressive performance on Saturday to clinch the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase and teammate Rania Raed confidently claimed the discus throw.Qatar Athletics Federation Assistant Secretary General Talal Mansour appreciated Qatar young athletes achievements.Qatar team is represented by elite young athletes including Saoud Abdulaziz Al Homaidi in (110m steeplechase), Jabir Hilal in (100m and 200m events), Abdulrahman Al Khater (100m and 200m events) , Mohannad Khamis ( 3000m steeplechase and 1500m) along other names in discus throw, high jump and shot put.

Qatar to participate in ISSF Shooting World Cup

CHANGWON, South Korea , April 20, 2018 - The city of Changwon is gearing up to host the prestigious ISSF Shooting World Cup Championship 2018 from 20-30 April in Changwon 's new complex in South Korea.The world shooting event will bring together some 124 athletes (male and female) from 62 nations to compete in several classes.Qatar team is represented by elite shooters including, Rashid Saleh, Saieed Abo Sharib, Reem Al Sharshani, Hager Mohammed, Sara Mohammed, Banna Ali, Amna Al Abdullah, Al Dana Al Mubarak.

Duhail win Qatar Handball Cup Title

DOHA, April 20, 2018 – Duhail team confidently crowned winners of Qatar Handball Cup title, after defeating rivals Al Rayyan 27-21 in the final match held at Duhail Arena on Thursday.Duhail side ended its campaign in this prestigious event on high note, displayed impressive performance to take advantage and victory against strong opponent Al Rayyan. At the victory ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Al-Shaabi, the President of Qatar Handball Federation honored the winners and runners-up in a festive sport scene.

Qatar young athletes sparkle in Arab Championship

​AMMAN, April 20 , 2018 – Qatar's Muaz Mohammed Ibraheem and Mohanad Khamis confidently earned two gold medals for the country in the Arab Youth Athletics Championship 2018 held in Amman, Jordan on Thursday.Qatar's Muaz Mohammed Ibraheem made impressive performance to seize shot put gold, while his teammate Mohanad Khamis secured the second gold for Qatar in 3000m steeplechase.On other hand, Qatar's Abdulrahman Samba recorded the best world number in 2018 in the 400m steeplechase.Qatar team is represented by elite young athletes including Saoud Abdulaziz Al Homaidi in (110m steeplechase), Jabir Hilal in (100m and 200m events), Abdulrahman Al Khater (100m and 200m events) , Mohannad Khamis ( 3000m steeplechase and 1500m) along other names in discus throw, high jump and shot put.

Arabian Camel Festival gets positive response

DOHA, April 20, 2018 - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) honored the top winners of four main races of HH the Emir Cup at the Arabian Camel Festival took place at Al Shahaniya Racetrack on Thursday.On the event' sixth day, Shahaniya camel dominated and recorded two victories in the races, while camel “ Ashwaq" owned by Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani clinched the third race. On the same track of victory, Shaqab camel “ Gabal" seized the fourth race.The prestigious Arabian Camel Festival competitions received overwhelming response from camel race lovers, owners, breeders and fans.In a press release on Thursday, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the QOC President confirmed that Annual Arabian Camel Festival bears a beloved name to hearts therefore participation in such event is a greater proud for all.

SOP Athletics competitions concluded

DOHA, April 18 , 2018 – The athletics competitions for all educational levels (boys) at the prestigious 11th Schools Olympic Program 2018 (SOP) were successfully concluded at Tarek bin Ziyad Secondary School Hall on Tuesday.Students from different educational levels displayed impressive performance in the event and got praise of the sport federations and clubs representatives who attended the competitions.In a festive sporting scene on Tuesday , Hamad Al Manae, Director of Tarek bin Ziyad secondary school and Dr. Salah Salim, expert at Qatar School Sports Federation (QSSF) honored 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.