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10 Nov’ 2026
South Korea’s Yang Jiin Sets World Record to Claim Pistol Gold
DOHA - South Korea’s Yang Jiin delivered a record-breaking performance to win the women’s 25m pistol title at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Doha 2026, setting a new world record with 44 hits in the final. Vietnam’s Trinh Thu Vinh finished just one hit behind with 43 to take silver, while China’s Zhang Yueyue secured bronze with 34.
At the Lusail Shooting Range on Tuesday, the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallist Yang set the pace from the opening stages and continued to build her score through the elimination rounds. With every series bringing the world title closer, she maintained her consistency under pressure, eventually reaching 44 hits to establish a new world record and secure the gold medal.
Trinh made sure the contest remained intense until the very end. The Vietnamese athlete finished on 43 hits, just one behind Yang, earning a well-deserved silver medal and an Olympic quota place for Vietnam.
Zhang completed the podium with 34 hits, taking bronze for China and securing the third LA28 quota place awarded in the event.
Zhang completed the podium with 34 hits, taking bronze for China and securing the third LA28 quota place awarded in the event.
India’s Manu Bhaker finished fourth with 27 hits, followed by Portugal’s Joana Castelao, who placed fifth with 24 after a shoot-off. Hungary’s Veronika Major finished sixth with 20, Germany’s Doreen Vennekamp was seventh with 17, and India’s Esha Singh placed eighth with 11.
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Morocco Dominate as Arab Golf Championships Conclude in Doha
DOHA – The 45th Arab Men’s and 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championships wrapped up today at Doha Golf Club after four days of competition, bringing together 72 golfers from 14 countries in a highly competitive contest across the individual and team events.Morocco emerged as the leading nation on the final day, with Rida Al Helli completing a dominant performance to capture individual gold. Having topped the standings since the opening day, Al Helli finished with 278 strokes, 10 under par. Qatar’s Saleh Al Kaabi took silver with 284 strokes, four under par, while the UAE’s Sam Moloney secured bronze with 285 strokes, three under par.The UAE’s Jonathan Selfrage placed fourth at one under par, followed by Morocco’s Hugo Trometer in fifth with an even-par score of 288 strokes.Qatar’s Daniel Sokolov secured sixth place at four over par, while Bahrain’s Khalifa Al Marisi and Morocco’s Mohammed Bouhamou shared seventh place with 11 over par. The UAE’s Mohammed Skik and Tunisia’s Bahaa Boualkmine completed the top ten in ninth and tenth place respectively.Morocco also claimed top honours in the team competition, taking gold with a combined score of 863 strokes, one under par. The UAE finished second with 869 strokes, five over par, to earn silver, while Qatar secured the bronze medal with 885 strokes, 21 over par. Bahrain and Tunisia finished fourth and fifth respectively.The medal presentation was attended by Hamad Abdullah Al Mana, President of the Qatar Golf Association and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee; Mustafa Al Zain, First Vice President of the Arab Golf Federation; Adel Al Fayyad, Second Vice President of the Arab Golf Federation; and Ali Redha, Secretary-General of the Arab Golf Federation.Fahad Nasser Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Golf Association, welcomed the successful conclusion of the championships, highlighting the achievements of the Qatari golfers. He particularly praised the team’s bronze-medal performance and Saleh Al Kaabi’s silver-medal finish in the individual event.
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.