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29 Sep’ 2026
Team Qatar Claims 4x400m Relay Silver at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
NAGOYA, Japan – Team Qatar secured the silver medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at the 20th Asian Games in Japan after delivering an impressive performance in the final.
The Team Qatar quartet of Basem Mohammed, Ismail Abkar, Youssef Abdulaziz Jabrain and Ammar Ibrahim produced a strong and commendable performance to finish second in a time of 3:00.93, the team’s fastest time of the season.
The Qatari quartet displayed excellent teamwork and determination throughout the final, producing a collective performance worthy of a place on the Asian Games podium.
Their silver medal capped a strong showing in the event, with the Team Qatar athletes maintaining their composure and executing their race plan effectively to secure second place and add another medal to Qatar’s tally at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
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Qatar Olympic Committee Creates New Opportunities for Young Athletes at 2026 Youth Games
DOHA – The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that the 2026 Youth Games will be held from 18 to 22 November under the slogan “Towards a Sporting Generation and a Promising Future”. The event will welcome a broad range of young male and female sporting talents, highlighting the QOC’s ongoing commitment to developing young athletes and investing in the next generation.The announcement was made at a press conference held by the Organizing Committee at Al Wajba Hall, at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters. The event was attended by Abdullah Al Athba, Head of the Support Services Committee; Abdullah Al-Abdullah, Head of the Technical Committee; Abdulrahman Al Mulla, Padel Competition Manager; and Masoud Al Athba, Shooting and Archery Competition Manager. Representatives of the event's sponsors and partners were also present, including United Development Company (UDC), Strategic Partner; Beanz, Official Refreshment Partner; The Dome, Padel Venue Sponsor; AlKalive, Official Water Supplier; Naseem Medical Centre, Official Health Care Supplier; and CRAVE, Sponsor of the Games, alongside representatives of media outlets.Mr. Abdullah Al Athba, Head of the Support Services Committee, welcomed and thanked the attendees before presenting the sports program for the Games. The program includes three sports: shooting, archery and padel, targeting boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17. He also highlighted the readiness of the competition venues, including their facilities, equipment and logistical arrangements, as well as the availability of organizational staff and volunteers to assist participants, their families and spectators at The Dome in Qatar Foundation and the Lusail Indoor Shooting Range.Mr. Abdullah Al-Abdullah, Head of the Technical Committee, outlined the technical and officiating framework for the competitions, noting that its implementation will involve close coordination with the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association and the Qatar Padel Federation.Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Mulla said the padel competitions aim to build on the sport’s growing popularity and turn young people’s enthusiasm into opportunities to identify promising players and develop future champions. He added that technical support and qualified officiating would help create the right competitive environment for young talent to flourish.Mr Masoud Al-Athba, meanwhile, noted that shooting and archery offer more than sporting competition, helping young people develop discipline, responsibility, concentration and precision. He said the competitions also aim to identify promising Qatari athletes who can build on the country’s record of sporting achievements.According to the latest figures from the Organizing Committee, 338 young people have registered for the Games, comprising 276 boys and 62 girls. A total of 95 participants are registered for the 10-metre recurve archery event, while 177 will compete in the 10-metre air rifle and air pistol events. Padel will feature 33 teams.
QOC Elects H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani as Vice-President and Completes Board Formation
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly today, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee.The meeting finalised the composition of the QOC Board of Directors, alongside a review of the performance of Qatar’s national teams and preparations for upcoming sporting events.The General Assembly elected H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani as Vice-President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, while H.E. Mohammed bin Yousuf Al Mana was also appointed Vice-President, following the decision of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari to step down from his position.The Qatar Olympic Committee expressed its sincere appreciation to H.E. Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari for his valuable efforts and contributions during his tenure, and wished him continued success.The General Assembly also reviewed the results of Qatar’s national teams at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, including the medals and achievements secured across various competitions, as well as preparations for Qatar’s participation in upcoming multi-sport events.H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani commended the achievements of Qatari athletes and national teams throughout the year, particularly their performances at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. He also praised the efforts of national sports federations, committees, and technical and administrative teams in preparing athletes and supporting their participation in international competitions.The Qatar Olympic Committee reaffirmed its commitment to developing Qatari sporting talent and expanding opportunities for athletes to compete, further strengthening Qatar’s sporting presence and competitiveness in future events.
Morocco Leads Men's and Women's Events at Arab Golf Championships
DOHA – Moroccan golfers continued their impressive performances at the 45th Arab Men's and Women's Golf Championships, taking the lead in both individual competitions and securing the women's team title on the third day of action at Doha Golf Club.The women's individual competition produced a thrilling finish, with Morocco's Maria Harrouch and Rim Imni tied with the UAE's Intissar Rish at four under par, each recording 215 strokes. A playoff was required to decide the medal positions, with Harrouch emerging victorious to win gold, followed by Imni with silver and Rish with bronze.Qatar's Nada Mir finished 12th at 28 over par, while Mouza Al Thani came 19th at 72 over par.Morocco also secured the women's team gold medal with an overall score of 425 strokes, 13 under par. The UAE claimed silver with 433 strokes, five under par, while Tunisia took bronze with 485 strokes, 47 over par.In the men's individual standings, Morocco's Rida Al Hali remained at the top after completing the round with 206 strokes, 10 under par. The UAE's Jonathan Selfrage occupied second place with 210 strokes, six under par, while compatriot Sam Mullaney ranked third with 211 strokes, five under par.Qatar's Saleh Al Kaabi produced a strong performance to climb to fourth place with 213 strokes, three under par. His teammate Daniel Sokolov shared sixth place with Morocco's Hugo Trometer, with both recording 215 strokes, one under par. Ali Al Shahrani finished 16th at 14 over par, while Fahad Mir ranked 34th at 29 over par.
Serbia’s Aleksandra Stojadinovic Claims Women’s 50m Rifle Gold
DOHA - Serbia's Aleksandra Stojadinovic won gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions individual event on the seventh day of the Doha 2026 World Shooting Championships, a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Held at the Lusail Shooting Complex until November 13, the championships feature around 1,100 shooters from 91 countries.South Korea's Oh Se-hee won silver with 357.7 points, while Japan's Misaki Nobata took bronze with 348.2 points. All three secured Olympic quota places for their respective National Olympic Committees.The latest results brought the total number of Olympic quota places awarded at the championships to 24.Monday also featured women's 25m pistol individual and team qualification rounds, with finals scheduled for Tuesday, while training began for the men's and women's trap events.Qatar's Al Adaam team is represented in the trap competition by Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Angelo Scalzoni, Nasser Al Humaidi, Ray Bassil, Kholoud Al Khalaf and Meitha Al Binali.