High-Level Action continues on Day Six of Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026

DOHA  – Competition remained intense on the sixth day of the Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026, currently being held at the Lusail Shooting Range Complex and running through next Wednesday. The continental event has brought together 196 male and female shooters from 17 countries, creating a highly competitive atmosphere.The sixth day featured official training sessions for the Trap discipline across all categories, including men’s and women’s individual events, junior boys and girls, as well as mixed team competitions.Shooters from all participating nations took part in the training, alongside a strong presence from the Qatari national team, as all athletes showed good form and high readiness ahead of the Trap qualification rounds, which begin on Sunday.The championship schedule continues on Monday with the finals of the junior men’s and junior women’s individual events, followed by the medal ceremonies. On Tuesday, the finals of the men’s and women’s individual events and the junior mixed team competition will be held, with medals awarded to the top finishers.The championship will conclude on Wednesday, 21 January, with the mixed team final (men and women), followed by the official medal presentation.The Skeet competitions concluded on Friday, with Team Qatar delivering an outstanding performance by winning six medals three gold and three silver. The gold medals were secured in the junior men’s individual event, the men’s team event, and the mixed team event, while the silver medals came in the junior team, women’s individual, and women’s team events.Following their impressive results in Skeet, Qatari shooters now set their sights on the Trap competitions, aiming to continue their strong run and add more medals at this prestigious Asian championship. 

Qatar handball team defeat Oman at Asian Championship in Kuwait

Kuwait: The Qatar handball team opened their campaign at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship with a convincing 27–15 victory over Oman, in a Group A match of the tournament currently underway in Kuwait and running until January 26. The championship also serves as a qualifier for the IHF World Championship 2027.Qatar imposed their control from the opening whistle, delivering a strong performance at both ends of the court and dictating the rhythm of the match through disciplined defense and effective attacking play, before sealing a comprehensive win and an ideal continental start.Qatar will face South Korea national handball team in their next Group A fixture on Tuesday, in a highly anticipated encounter.The draw placed Qatar in Group A alongside South Korea and Oman. Group B includes Bahrain, Iraq, China and Jordan, while Group C features Kuwait, the UAE, Hong Kong and India. Group D comprises Japan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia.The top two teams from each group advance to the main round, which will feature eight teams divided into two groups playing a round-robin format. The top two teams from each main-round group will qualify for the semifinals, in addition to securing direct qualification for the 2027 World Championship.Qatar are aiming to retain the Asian title they have won in the last six consecutive editions and to qualify for the World Championship for the 11th time in their history. Their best-ever finish at the global stage came at Qatar 2015, where they claimed second place.The Qatari team were crowned champions of the 21st edition of the Asian Men’s Handball Championship, held in Bahrain last year, after defeating Japan national handball team 30–24 in the final. 

Qatar Wins Gold in Mixed Team Skeet at Asian Shotgun Championships Doha 2026

Doha:  Qatari shooters Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Reem Al Sharshani won the gold medal in the mixed team skeet competition on the fifth day of the Asian Shotgun Championships Doha 2026, currently being held at the Lusail Shooting Complex. The competition continues until next Wednesday, with 196 male and female shooters representing 17 countries participating.Today's competitions were intense and exciting, featuring the qualifying rounds for the mixed team skeet event, followed by the final round. The Qatari team, comprised of shooters Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Reem Al Sharshani, secured first place and the gold medal with a score of 47 targets. The South Korean team, consisting of shooters Jang Soo-hwang and Koki Jang, finished second with 45 targets, winning the silver medal. The Kazakh team, consisting of shooters Eduard Yashchenko and Asim Urnbay, took the bronze medal after finishing third with 39 targets.With this victory, the Qatari team raised their medal tally to six in the skeet competition: three gold and three silver.With the conclusion of the skeet competitions today, the championship continues tomorrow, Saturday, for its sixth day, with official training sessions for the trap shooting competition across all categories: men, women, juniors, and youth. Qualifying rounds for the trap event will begin on Sunday, followed by the individual finals for juniors and youth, and the awards ceremony on Monday.The individual finals for men, women, and mixed junior teams, along with the awards ceremony, will take place on Tuesday. The championship will conclude on Wednesday, January 21st, with the mixed team final (men and women), followed by the awarding of prizes to the top three finishers.Secretary General of Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) and Director of the Championship, Jassim Shaheen Al Sulaiti expressed his delight at the victory of Qatari national team shooters Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Reem Al Sharshani, who won the gold medal in the mixed team skeet competition at the Asian Shotgun Championships currently being held in Doha at the Lusail Shooting Complex.Al Sulaiti told the Qatar News Agency (QNA): "The season started very strongly with our shooters' participation in the Asian Shotgun Championship, which saw the participation of Asian and world champions. Our shooters managed to win six medals: three gold and three silver. This is a testament to the continuous work of the Qatari national team's technical staff." He added that these achievements were made possible thanks to the ongoing support of the Qatar Olympic Committee, headed by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, and also from Dr. Meshaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, President of QSAA, who is keen to provide all the necessary resources for Qatari shooters, including training camps and top-level coaches, to achieve the best results.Al Sulaiti explained that this diligent work will continue in upcoming competitions so that Qatari shooters can reach the podium in various events and bring honor to Qatari sports regionally and internationally.Regarding the trap competition, which begins tomorrow as part of the Asian Championship, the tournament director said: "Our shooters are ready for the trap competition and are looking forward to continuing their success, similar to the skeet competition."Al Sulaiti affirmed that QSAA received numerous accolades for the impressive organization of the Asian Shotgun Championship from all participating delegations and shooters, as well as from the Asian Shooting Confederation, headed by HE Sheikh Salman Al Hamoud Al Sabah. He noted that this is not surprising for Qatar and its Shooting Association, which has distinguished itself in organizing various world and Asian championships for the sport.In closing, Al Sulaiti stated that Qatar will host the World Shooting Championship next November, which serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He explained that the Qatari national team will prepare for this event by participating in several upcoming local, Gulf, Arab, and continental competitions, culminating in the World Championship in Qatar at the end of this year. He wished all the shooters success in the remaining competitions of the Asian Shotgun Championship in Doha. 

Reem wins silver as Qatari shooters claim three medals at Asian Shotgun Championship

Doha: Qatari shooters collected three medals, including one gold and two silver, in the skeet events on the fourth day of the Asian Shotgun Championship at the Lusail Shooting Complex.Qatar struck gold in the men’s team skeet, with Rashid Saleh al-Athba, Mohammed Ahmed al-Kuwari and Ali Ahmed al-Ishaq finishing top with a combined score of 352 targets across five rounds. Kuwait settled for silver on 350, while Kazakhstan claimed bronze with 345.In the women’s individual skeet, Qatar’s Reem al-Sharshani secured silver after scoring 31 targets in the final. Kazakhstan’s Adil Sadakbayeva won gold with a record-breaking 33 out of 36, setting new Asian and world marks, while compatriot Olga Khailova took bronze with 28.Al-Sharshani was also part of Qatar’s women’s team that claimed silver alongside Sara Mohammed and Hajar Mohammed, posting a total of 347 targets. Kazakhstan topped the standings with 350 to win gold, while China finished third on 325.The men’s individual skeet final produced two new Asian and world records, with Kuwait’s Mohammed al-Daihani and Kazakhstan’s Eduard Yashchenko both hitting 33 out of 36. Al-Daihani prevailed in the shoot-off to claim gold, with Yashchenko settling for silver. South Korea’s Jang-soo Hwang took bronze with 27.With these results, Qatar’s medal haul in the championship rose to five, comprising two gold and three silver medals in the skeet events.Rashid Saleh al-Athba expressed his delight after the men’s team triumph. Al-Athba said: “Today’s competitions were strong and difficult in light of the participation of Asian champions and top-ranked players, but we were able to compete with them and achieve the gold medal. Our female shooters also managed to win two silver medals. We look forward to continuing to win titles tomorrow in the mixed team skeet competition.”Al-Sharshani said she was pleased with her double silver haul. “The competitions in the championship were very strong among the various shooters in Asia, and the scores were very close, but we were able to win two silver medals despite the difficult atmosphere today. However, the encouragement of our fans in the Lusail fields gave us positive energy and motivated us to achieve victory, and we look forward to winning gold medals in the mixed doubles competition,” she said. 

Qatar handball team open Asian Championship campaign against Oman

Kuwait: Qatar handball team will face Oman on Friday as they begin their campaign at the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship, taking place in Kuwait from January 15 to 26. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the IHF World Championship 2027.The draw placed Qatar in Group A alongside South Korea and Oman. Group B includes Bahrain, Iraq, China and Jordan, while Group C features Kuwait, the UAE, Hong Kong and India. Group D comprises Japan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia.The top two teams from each group advance to the main round, which will feature eight teams divided into two groups playing a round-robin format. The top two from each main-round group will qualify for the semifinals, in addition to securing direct qualification for the 2027 World Championship.Qatar aim to defend their Asian title after winning the last six consecutive editions of the championship, and to qualify for the World Championship for the 11th time in their history. Their best-ever World Championship finish came at Qatar 2015, where they claimed second place.The Qatari team were crowned champions of the 21st edition of the Asian Men’s Handball Championship, held in Bahrain last year, after defeating Japan national handball team 30–24 in the final. 

Qatar’s Meteb Al Marri sets new Asian and world records at Asian Shotgun Championship

Doha: Qatar’s Meteb Al Marri claimed gold and set new Asian and world records in the youth skeet competition on the third day of the Asian Shotgun Championship at the Lusail Shooting Complex on Wednesday.Al Marri produced a stellar performance in the final, hitting 32 of 36 targets to establish the new records. Kazakhstan’s Maxim Pochivalov took silver with 31 targets, while his compatriot Vladislav Zavodilenko earned bronze with 26.Qatar added another medal in the youth team skeet competition, as the trio of Al Marri, Jassim Mohammed Al Yafai and Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Harami secured silver with a total of 304 points. The Kazakhstani team of Pochivalov, Zavodilenko and Artem Ryfkov won gold with 340 points while Kuwait’s Ahmed Al Hassan, Ibrahim Al Harbi and Mohammed Al Rashidi claimed bronze with 266.In the Junior Women’s Skeet event at the Asian Grand Prix, Kazakhstan swept the podium. Lydia Basharova won gold with 25 targets, followed by Asul Sadakbayeva with 23 for silver, and Angelina Sorokina with 21 for bronze.The medalists were crowned by Dr Meshaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation, and Sheikh Salman Al Hamoud Al Sabah, President of the Asian Shooting Federation.