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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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Team Qatar Athletes Claim Three Medals in Swimming and Athletics
Nagoya: Qatar's delegation competing at the fifth Asian Para Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, claimed three medals on Tuesday, with swimmer Shamil Shahov and wheelchair racer Ali Arshid delivering a strong start for Team Qatar at the Games, which are being held in Japan from October 18 to 24, bringing together athletes from 45 countries competing across 18 sports.Qatar's three medals came through Shahov, who secured silver in the men's 100m breaststroke and bronze in the men's 400m freestyle, while Arshid added a second silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair race. Their achievements demonstrated Team Qatar's ability to compete at the highest level and reach the podium at the continental event.Team Qatar is represented at this year's Games by a delegation of 12 male and female athletes competing in three sports: swimming, athletics and goalball. The delegation is aiming to build on its early success and add further medals to Qatar's tally in the coming days, reflecting ongoing efforts to develop Para sports in Qatar and strengthen the country's competitiveness at major continental championships.Team Qatar swimmer Shamil Shahov secured the silver medal in the men's 100m breaststroke SB12 event after finishing second in 1:13.17, behind Japan's Genki Saito, who claimed gold in 1:12.74. Iran's Abadi Karimi Jahan took bronze with a time of 1:13.47.Shahov had earlier opened Qatar's medal account at the Games by winning bronze in the men's 400m freestyle S13 event, finishing third in 4:33.09.Uzbekistan's Dmitry Khorlin claimed gold in the 400m freestyle with a time of 4:21.32, while his compatriot Egor Bolotov secured silver in 4:21.94.With two medals to his name, Shahov delivered an impressive performance in the swimming competitions, earning Team Qatar its first medals of the Games and strengthening the country's presence on the continental stage.Team Qatar's Ali Arshid claimed the silver medal in the men's 100m wheelchair T34 event, finishing second in 14.95 seconds.
TotalEnergies Qatar Named Official Sponsor of FIP World Cup Qatar 2026
DOHA - The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation has signed a partnership agreement with TotalEnergies Qatar, naming the company the official sponsor of FIP World Cup Qatar 2026, which will take place in Doha from Nov. 2 to 7, with 32 national teams competing in the men's and women's categories.The agreement is part of the federation's efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector, support the development of padel and help ensure the success of international tournaments hosted by Qatar, amid growing global interest in the sport.Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Tariq Zainal, the tournament director, said the federation was proud of its longstanding partnership with TotalEnergies Qatar. He praised the company's sponsorship of the 2026 World Cup and its role in supporting sports and community initiatives, building on its continued backing of tournaments and events organized by the federation.
Asian Games Flag Begins Journey Across Qatar on the Road to Doha 2030
Doha:The Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee has launched the Doha 2030 Flag Tour, bringing the Asian Games Flag to schools, universities and institutions across Qatar following the country’s formal receipt of the Flag at the closing ceremony of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.Since the tour began on 11 October, the Flag has visited Academyati School at Qatar Foundation, Qatar Academy, the University of Doha for Science and Technology and Qatar University. Students had the opportunity to see the Flag first-hand and meet athletes from across a range of sports, including champions and medallists who are helping to inspire the next generation.Over the coming weeks, the Flag will continue to visit communities and institutions across the country, creating opportunities for young people, athletes, families and wider stakeholders to connect with Qatar’s journey towards hosting the Asian Games Doha 2030.
Asian Athletes Shine on Day Two of Sixth Qatar International Taekwondo Championship
DOHA – Competition continued for a second consecutive day at the Sixth Qatar International Taekwondo Championship, organised by the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation at the Women’s Sports Arena, Aspire Zone. The four-day championship runs until Wednesday and features 1,152 male and female athletes representing more than 46 countries across four age categories: cadets, juniors, youth and seniors.A total of 20 weight categories were contested on the second day in the boys’ and girls’ cadet divisions.In the boys’ cadet competition, gold medals went to Uzbekistan’s Zonar in Fazliddinov in the under-30kg category; the UAE’s Mohammed Obai in under-37kg; Kazakhstan’s Abdulin Staibeldy in under-41kg; Kazakhstan’s Ermetov Oljbek in under-45kg; Kazakhstan’s Orkan Nur Mohammad in under-49kg; Kazakhstan’s Ali Nur Adel Kassin in under-53kg; Kazakhstan’s Lu Edward in under-57kg; Kazakhstan’s Arslan Kabdush in under-61kg; Tunisia’s Youssef Gharbi in under-65kg; and Iraq’s Kamal Shams Al-Din in the over-65kg category.In the girls’ cadet division, Kazakhstan’s Maryam Namakhonova claimed gold in the under-29kg category, while compatriot Enel Kabd Karimova topped the podium in under-33kg. Uzbekistan’s Zarina Abdusaitova won the under-37kg gold, followed by Morocco’s Nour Bouain in under-41kg. Kazakhstan’s Amina Malik secured gold in under-44kg, Indonesia’s Balqis Nur Afiyanti in under-47kg, and the UAE’s Majda Al-Kutbi in under-51kg. Uzbekistan’s Hamidova Azmakhon won the under-55kg category, compatriot Kamila Abdulkhaliqova triumphed in under-59kg, and Uzbekistan’s Kumush Abdulkarimova claimed gold in the over-59kg category.