Qatar and Al Gharafa victorious in Arab Handball Championship

TUNISIA, March 19, 2018 – Qatar Sport Club confidently secured its second win in the prestigious 14th Arab Handball Championship of Winners' Cup 2018, after defeating Algeria's Esperance Sportive Arzew 41-34 in group B clash held in Sfax , Tunisia on Sunday.Sunday's victory made Qatar SC tally to jump to 4 points from two wins and one defeat, cementing its chance to reach the last four stage.Qatar's second representative, Al Gharafa secured its first victory in the championship, following a comfortable 28-19 win over Moroccan's Mouloudia Oujda.It is worth mentioning that, Al Gharafa are in Group A alongside Tunisia's Jemmal, Algeria's Ain Touta, Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli and Moroccan Mouloudia Oujda.Group B consists of Qatar SC, Tunisia's CS Sakiet Ezzit, the defending champions, Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, Libya's Al Ittihad Club, Algeria's Esperance Sportive Arzew and Oman's Ahli Sidab.

HH the Emir Shooting Cup continues in style

Doha, March 19, 2018-The training sessions of 10m Air Rifle and 25m Air Pistol events at the HH the Emir Shooting Cup were concluded at Lusail International Shooting Complex on Sunday.The training sessions were attended by Mahbouba Akhlaqi, Noura Al Mohannadi, Aysha Al Mutawa, Haya Al Boloushi, Nasrah Mohammad, Al Danah Al Mubarak, Ahmad Al Shamari, Mohamad Al Tamimi and Ali Murshed.Al Anoud Al Mohannadi said that the tournament will help prepare the Qatari shooters for the upcoming events.“The Qatari shooters will participate in the Arab Shot Gun Championship in Morocco and Poland Grand Prix" she added.

HH the Emir attends conclusion of MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar

DOHA, March 19, 2018- His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin al-Thani attended yesterday the conclusion of MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar 2018, the opening round of the 2018 FIM MotoGP, which was held in Losail International Circuit.HH the Emir attended the main race of the MotoGP, which was won by Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati.The race was attended by a number of their excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, President of the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) Vito Ippolito, a number of presidents of sports associations, members of diplomatic missions accredited by the state, and guests.

Clarke wins Qatar F3 Futures title

DOHA, March 19, 2018- Jay Clarke of Britain claimed the title of Qatar F3 Futures organized by the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) in cooperation with the International Tennis Federation at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.In the final match held on Saturday, Jay Clarke defeated Pietro Rondoni of Italy 6-1, 7-5 to secure the title.Last week, Clarke reached the final match of Qatar F2 Futures but he suffered a defeat at the hands of Benjamin Hassan of the Germany.In Doubles Event, Fajing Sun of China and Chun Hun Wong of Hong Kong hoisted the trophy following their victory over the Czech duo of Marek Gengel and Matej Vocel 6-3 6-3.The QTSBF Secretary General Tariq Zainal and Director of Local Tournaments Sultan Khalfan attended the medal ceremony.The QTSBF Secretary General Tariq Zainal congratulated Jay Clarke on his victory and said: “The three tournaments brought together a huge number of young athletes who are aiming at collecting more ranking points."“The futures tournaments give the chance to our players take their first steps in their professional careers," he added.Meanwhile, the competitions of Qatar ITF Junior Tournament for boys and girls under 18 years will begin today at Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex. The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation will host a similar tournament later this month with participation of a large number of players representing different nations.Rayyan Al Jefairi and Ghanim Al Khelaifi will represent the state of Qatar in this tournament.The tournaments will provide the players with opportunity to take their first steps in their professional careers.

Football team off to Iraq for Friendship Tournament

​DOHA, March 19, 2018 – Qatar's senior football team will leave Doha to Iraq on Tuesday to participate in the upcoming International Friendship Tournament scheduled from 21-27 March in Iraq's city of Basra. This tournament is a first football activity will take place in one of three Iraqi cities since being banned by FIFA not to host official matches of Iraqi teams and clubs.Earlier on Saturday, Qatar team head coach Felix Sanchez announced the team list comprises 21 players due to travel to Basra city of Iraq. It is worth mentioning that the prestigious tournament will bring together three Arab nations, Qatar, Syria and hosts Iraq.

Al-Athba wins Double Trap gold in HH the Emir Shooting Cup

DOHA, March 17, 2018 –The competitions of the 2018 HH the Emir Shooting Cup began at Lusail International Shooting Complex on Friday.Masoud Al Athba claimed the gold medal of Men's Double Trap Event. Rashid Al Athbi finished second while Hamad Al Marri settle in the third place.In Men's 50m Rifle Event, Ahmad Al Kuwari took the gold medal. Fahad al Marqab and Ali Al Qahtaini occupied the second and third places respectively.Noura Al Mohannadi clinched the gold of Women's event. Mahmouba Akhlaqi finished second ahead of Matra Al Esairi in the third place.