Bishkek:  Team Qatar wrestler Shaheen Eidimohammad secured the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan after defeating Iran’s Mohammad Hosseini in the 82kg final, delivering a strong performance to claim the continental title.Shaheen produced a consistent campaign on his way to the podium, opening with a solid victory over a Chinese opponent before overcoming the Kazakh champion in the semifinals to advance to the final with confidence. This achievement marks a significant step in his career, having won bronze at last year’s Asian Championships, and now adding a gold medal to further establish his position among Asia’s leading wrestlers.The result reflects the continued progress of Qatari wrestling and the impact of structured technical development, while also providing added motivation for Team Qatar athletes to pursue further success and represent the nation strongly on the international stage. 

Bishkek – Qatar’s wrestling star, Shaheen Mohammed, launched his campaign at the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan with a standout performance that reflected his peak readiness and strong ambition to contend for the continental title.Shaheen secured a well-deserved victory in the opening round, defeating China’s Li Yu (5–3) in the 82kg category in a fiercely contested bout, before carrying his momentum into the semifinals.In a thrilling clash against Kazakhstan’s Magomadov, the Qatari champion showcased remarkable composure and control to edge a dramatic 9–8 win, booking his place in the final scheduled for tomorrow, where he will face Iran’s Mohammad Hosseini in a battle for gold.Shaheen Mohammed is widely regarded as one of the most promising rising talents in Qatar’s national team. He previously claimed a bronze medal at the Asian Championships held in Jordan last March, underlining his growing stature and consistency on the continental stage.Mr. Abdullah Hamad Al-Musaifri, Assistant Secretary General of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, and Head of Delegation, praised Shaheen’s outstanding performance, noting that this achievement reflects the team’s strong start to the championship and expressing confidence in the athletes’ ability to secure further success.The 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships feature the participation of more than 300 male and female wrestlers representing 26 Asian nations, with competitions running until April 12 in a highly competitive atmosphere.Qatar is represented by a distinguished lineup of wrestlers led by Shaheen Mohammed (82kg), alongside Aref Mohammadi (63kg), Tamim Al-Shammari (77kg), and Jafar Khan (87kg), under the guidance of experienced Armenian coach Vartan Ghazaryan, as the delegation aims to add new continental achievements to Qatar’s sporting record. 

Doha: The Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation announced today the signing of a joint sports cooperation agreement with the Saudi Wrestling Federation, aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two sides. The signing ceremony took place at the Qatar Olympic Committee headquarters.The agreement was signed by H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, and Mr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Farraj, President of the Saudi Wrestling Federation.The ceremony was attended by Mr. Abdullah Hamad Al-Mesifri, Assistant Secretary of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, and Mr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, CEO of the Saudi Wrestling Federation.The agreement aims to expand cooperation between both federations in areas including coaching, refereeing, joint training camps, and the exchange of expertise — all contributing to enhancing the technical and skill levels of Qatari and Saudi wrestlers, and preparing them to compete for podium finishes in regional, Arab, continental, and international championships.This partnership reflects the federations’ shared vision to build effective cooperation channels and open broader horizons for technical and administrative knowledge exchange, supporting the overall development of the sport in both Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes provisions for organizing joint training programs, exchanging expertise among coaches and referees, and coordinating bilateral championships and training camps to boost competition exposure and refine athletes’ skills.H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani emphasized that the signing of the agreement represents an important step within the federation’s strategy to strengthen regional partnerships and develop technical and administrative systems. He noted that cooperation with the Saudi Wrestling Federation will greatly benefit the sport’s development in both countries, especially in areas related to talent identification and capacity building.For his part, Mr. Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Farraj praised the strong relations between the two federations, highlighting the valuable opportunities the agreement will provide for developing talent and shaping a new generation of athletes capable of competing at the regional and international levels. He reaffirmed the Saudi federation’s commitment to enhancing this cooperation in a way that serves the sport and its athletes in both nations. 

Bahrain : Team Qatar continued its participation yesterday at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, currently taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain and running until October 31, with over 5,000 athletes representing 45 Asian National Olympic Committees. The event also serves as a qualifier for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.The most notable result came from the jiu-jitsu competition, where Saud Al-Kahtari finished fourth in the 85kg category after losing to Bahrain’s Pedro Jesus. Al-Kahtari had earlier defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Linar Saribev in the round of 16, and Palestine’s Ali Al-Ayyan in the quarterfinals, before falling to Kazakhstan’s Muslim Arsmakov in the semifinal.In the same sport, Saeed Al-Abdullah won his round of 32 bout in the 62kg category against Kazakhstan’s Yerasyl Sabr, but exited the competition after losing to the Philippines’ Jacob Tudla in the round of 16.In judo, Saleh Al-Saadi lost to India’s Kartik Sehrawat in the round of 16 in the 66kg division, while in wrestling, Talal Al-Shaib was defeated by China’s Cheng Zhang in the same round of the 55kg division.In swimming, none of the Qatari athletes managed to qualify for the finals. Ziad Mursi clocked 2:04.06 minutes in the 200m freestyle heats, while in the 100m breaststroke, Adam Mursi finished with 1:07.23 minutes, and Hamza Shaalan recorded 1:05.66 minutes, missing the final by just 0.21 seconds.In volleyball, the Qatari women’s team concluded their campaign with a 0–3 loss to Hong Kong in the 7th–8th place playoff.Meanwhile, Team Qatar’s cycling squad wrapped up its participation in the individual road race, with Jassim Al-Jaber, Abdul Ali Hamza, Mohammed Saeed, and Abdulaziz Al-Adawi competing but not finishing among the top positions.Mohammed Abdul Salam, Head of Qatar’s delegation at the Games, praised the overall participation, describing it as a vital step for the next generation of Qatari athletes.“These young athletes represent the future of Qatari sport,” he said. “This participation is an essential milestone in preparing for the Doha 2030 Asian Games, as part of a broader strategy to develop athletes capable of reaching the podium in major continental competitions.”Abdul Salam added: “We are very satisfied with the performance across all sports. Our athletes competed in most of the events and achieved historic medals, including podium finishes in equestrian and 3x3 basketball for the first time. Their performances reflect the strong work being done across Qatar’s sports federations.”He concluded: “While medals are certainly important, many of our athletes are participating in a major Asian event for the first time. This experience provides valuable exposure and confidence that will help them achieve better results in the future.”So far, Team Qatar has won four medals at the Games: one gold by Idris Abubakar in the 110m hurdles, two silvers — by Dana Salem in the 100m sprint and the equestrian jumping team — and one bronze by the 3x3 basketball team.