Curtains come down on SOP artistic gymnastics competitions

DOHA, April 19 , 2018 – The artistic gymnastics competitions for primary and preparatory schools (boys) at the prestigious 11th Schools Olympic Program 2018 (SOP) were successfully concluded on WednesdayQatar Gymnastics Federation President, Mr. Ali Al Hitmi honored the top winners in a festive sport occasion attended by students parents, teachers and coaches.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.

Qatar’s Hassan becomes one of top ten horse riders in world

DOHA, April 19, 2018 – Qatar's Bassem Hassan became of the top 10 horse riders at the international level after successfully participated in the Global Champions Tours in both Mexico city and Miami and finished in 10th place with 37 points.Qatar team consists of Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Hasan is due to compete in the upcoming Shanghai Tour , China from April 20-22.

QOC President awards the winners at Arabian Camel Festival

​DOHA, April 19, 2018 - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) crowned the top winners of main races of HH the Emir Cup at the Arabian Camel Festival held at Al Shahaniya Racetrack on Wednesday.In Wednesday competitions, Shafla camel owned by Rashid Nasser Al Marri confidently won the first race , while camel “ Silver Dagger” owned by Traiheeb Hamad Al Hajiri claimed the second race victory.The hugely popular event will continue on Thursday where fans and owners are due to see strong competitions between the top Arabian camels at the same venue.

Qatar to face Switzerland in Football Friendly

DOHA, April 19, 2018 – Qatar national football team will shake hands with Switzerland in a friendly football game on November 11, 2018.The international friendly match comes in the frame of Qatar national team preparations for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup of nations 2019.The Switzerland is one of the best European teams managing on the sixth place overall in FIFA rankings.

Qatar team to participate in Xiamen Beach Volleyball C’ship

CHINA, April 19, 2018 – Qatar Beach Volleyball team comprises of Ahmed Tegan and Cheriff Younis are due to begin their campaign in the prestigious Xiamen Beach Volleyball Championship 2018 will get underway in Ziamen city, China on Friday.It is worth mentioning that Qatar team made impressive performance in the AVC Beach Volleyball Tour took place in Samila, Thailand last week.In Thailand, the team was knocked out from the last eight stage after being defeated by Chinese counterparts.

Qatar to participate in FINA Open Water World Cup series

DOHA, April 18, 2018 – Qatar's swimmer Abdulaziz Hassan Al Obaidely is due to represent its country in the second round of FINA Open Water World Cup Series (10m event) will be held in Seychelles on May 20, 2018.It is worth mentioning that Qatar had successfully hosted the first round of the event on March 17 , that brought together top world names in swimming from both men and women.The FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup is a series of 10-kilometre open water swimming races held annually since 2007. Prior to 2007, 10km races were held as part of the Fina's Open Water Grand Prix series.