Abdulrahman Al Nasr to participate in Second ASAF Youth Sailing Cup

DOHA, February 19, 2018- Qatar's Abdulrahman Al Nasr will participate in the 2018 ASAF Youth Sailing Cup to begin in Hong Kong next week. The event will feature the participation of a huge number of Asian sailors. Earlier, Abdulrahman Al Nasr claimed the gold medal of laser event at the Asian championship held in Abu Dhabi last year.

QOC Course on Loyalty and Work Ethics gets underway

DOHA, February 19, 2018 – The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) throughout its Human Resources and Administrative Services Department has organized a productive training course titled “Loyalty and work ethnics" at QOC building.Dr. Haya Mohammed Al Madaadi, Human resources consultant and PHD holder in Human resources has delivered valuable topics on Human resources in the course's opening day.The lecturer focused lights of the concept of loyalty as one of the main national values. She also highlighted Qatar's 2030 national vision and its goals and main pillars.

Qatar win Third Open Beach Volleyball Championship

DOHA, February 17, 2018-Qatar's national team duo Jefferson and Julio claimed the title of the 3rd Open Beach Volleyball Championship after beating Al Shammal 2-0 in the final match held at Al Gharafa Arena on Friday. Qatar sports club claimed the third place after beating Algeria's national team 2-0. The Algerian duo are holding a training camp in Doha in preparation for their upcoming tournaments.

Stage set for Commercial Bank Qatar Masters

​Doha, February 17, 2018-The 21st edition of Commercial Bank Qatar Masters will be held at Doha Golf Club from February 22 to 25, its organisers have confirmed.The highly-anticipated European Tour event is organised by The Qatar Golf Association (QGA), the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Doha Golf Club and long-term title sponsor, Commercial Bank. The tournament is considered Qatar's annual 'must-attend' sporting and social event. First held in 1998, the tournament is widely known for bringing together the world's best golf talent; the likes of Branden Grace, Sergio Garcia, Rory Mcllroy, Justin Rose, Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Henrik Stenson have all competed in past years.The Qatar Masters was attended by over 20,000 spectators in 2017 and broadcast to a global TV audience of over 400 million viewers. For the 21st edition of the event, all eyes will be on Doha as the biggest names in the sport vie for the Mother of Pearl Trophy on one of the most challenging courses on the Tour.“The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is a leading fixture on Qatar's sporting calendar. Since its inception, the event has complemented the growth of golf in the country. The tournament also continues to contribute to encouraging young Qataris to take up the sport and learn from the European Tour stars," said Hassan Al Naimi, President of QGA.“Preparations are well underway, together with our partners who have played a vital role in enhancing the event experience for both players and spectators each year. We look forward to welcoming the players, golf fans and our valued sponsors to Doha Golf Club for another edition of world-class golf in February 2018," added Al Naimi.Joseph Abraham, Group CEO of Commercial Bank, added: “The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is one of Qatar's most popular annual sporting events and offers something for everyone – players, golf fans and families. Golf fans can watch the world's best golfers in action and families can enjoy a weekend outdoors socialising in the family zone, public village and shopping boulevard. The event is also a huge opportunity for some of Qatar's promising young golfers to play alongside the best players in the world. We are proud to be working with the QGA, QOC and Doha Golf Club again, to stage one of the leading golfing events in the region."

Muguruza gets a walkover into final as Halep withdraws moments after earning semis berth

Doha, February 17, 2018-Moments after halting the amazing run of American teenage sensation Catherine (CiCi) Bellis with a straight sets 6-0, 6-4 win in their quarter-final clash on Friday, world No. 2 Simona Halep surprisingly announced her withdrawal from the tournament.Halep was schedule to face No.4 seed Garbine Muguruza, who came back to defeat France's Carolina Garcia in three sets 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the other last-eight clash.Halep had been battling a foot injury right from the Australian Open where she lost to Caroline Wozniacki in the final.“Today the injury was worse and that's why I took this decision. It's not easy, but I talked my doctor and he said I didn't have enough time to recover. I stayed only a few days, and I need more. The MRI shows that I have fluid and also tendonitis at the fourth toe. So I have just to take care of it and I'm thinking about my health first," the second seed player said.Meanwhile, Muguruza produced an impressive comeback to beat Caroline Garcia in three sets and reach the semi-finals on Friday.The two-time Grand Slam champion hadn't won back-to-back matches in any of her first three tournaments of the season in Australia, but that's changed this week in Qatar with her straight-sets wins over Duan Ying-Ying and Sorana Cirstea.On the other hand, World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki defended her No.1 ranking with great grit on Friday, dispatching former World No.1 Angelique Kerber, 7-6(4), 1-6, 6-3, to secure a semi-final clash against 16-seed Petra Kvitova.

Al-Rumaihi wins eighth leg of Hathab

​DOHA, February 17, 2018-Mubarak Yousuf al-Rumaihi showed superb form as he clinched the first and second place of the Medium Tour in the eighth leg of Hathab National Equestrian Series at the Qatar Equestrian Federation arena yesterday.Al-Rumaihi rode his chestnut gelding Viking D to a flawless routine in the Table A, One round against the clock with jump off Art. 238.2.2 QR20,000 class needing 78.92secs and 32.32secs in jump off to emerge on top.He returned to the arena a second time riding grey gelding SIEC Cosmos Winjgaardhoeve Z and clocked 84.18secs and 34.45secs in the jump off to claim the runners-up spot as well.Salmeen Sultan al-Suwaidi, on chestnut gelding Guilder's Empire of the Sun, finished third in 82.44secs and 34.67secs in jump off.Earlier in the Small Tour, Hamad Nasser al-Qadi continued his good run as he rode Gysmo 26 with authority and finished first in 49.71secs in the Accumulator with Joker Art. 269.5 (110/115cm) event. He garnered 65 points to collect the top prize of QR2,500.Mohammed Khalid al-Qashouti on Alegro 84 also gained the same number of points but timed 55.42secs and had to settle for the second spot.Jaber Rashid al-Amri, riding bay Dynamic Diablo, finished third in 56.85secs.Today, the riders will return to action for dressage, medium and big tour competition.