Sports / Handball

Germany finish as Group D leaders 25 Jan 2015 - 01:13 am

Doha: Former champions Germany finished as Group D leaders after a 36-19 win over Saudi Arabia at Lusail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Germany had...

Fans from Arab world dominate at Qatar 2015 25 Jan 2015 - 01:06 am

Doha: Sports fans from across the Arab world have electrified the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, bringing their passionate support for national teams...

Argentina, Iceland reach last-sixteen 25 Jan 2015 - 01:00 am

A Swedish player scores past the French keeper at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT Doha: Argentina and Iceland...

Qatar overcome Belarus, finish second in Group A 24 Jan 2015 - 01:39 am

Qatar’s Markovic Zarko (1) scores against Belarus during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship at Losail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Qatar won 26-22. RIGHT:...

Croatian brother wins Group B clash against Bosnian sibling 24 Jan 2015 - 01:38 am

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ivan Karacic (left) is held by his brother Croatia’s Igor Karacic. Doha: Igor Karacic top scored to help Croatia to...

Qatar 2015 volunteers paint Doha in orange 24 Jan 2015 - 01:37 am

Volunteers of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship. DOHA: They are busy painting the town ‘orange’. No, we are not talking about The...

Spain end Qatar’s unbeaten streak 22 Jan 2015 - 12:46 am

A Qatari player in action against Spain during a Group A match of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship at Lusail Multipurpose Hall...

Amid the competition, an unlikely father-son reunion 22 Jan 2015 - 12:41 am

Qatar’s coach Valero Rivera reacts during the Group A match against Spain at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall outside Doha yesterday: RIGHT: Spain’s Valero...

Stefani, Pharrell to perform after handball games 22 Jan 2015 - 12:32 am

Gwen Stefani (left) and Pharrell Williams Doha: The Qatar 2015 Organising Committee has confirmed that international superstar Gwen Stefani will perform at Lusail...

Austria beat Iran to grab last-16 spot 22 Jan 2015 - 12:30 am

Goalkeeper Nikola Marinovic of Austria (right) is congratulated by coach Patrekur Johanesson after being named Man-of-the-Match in the Qatar 2015 encounter against Iran...

Aspetar to host handball sports medicine conference 22 Jan 2015 - 12:27 am

Russia’s Konstantin Igropulo, Slovenia’s Miha Zvizej, Denmark’s Jesper Noddesbo and Macedonia’s coach Veselin Vujovic Doha: In parallel with the 24th Men’s Handball World...

Aggressive Egypt outplay Czechs 21 Jan 2015 - 01:06 am

A Polish player in action against Russia during a group stage match of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, at Lusail Multipurpose Hall...

Qatar 2015: Doha greets fans from around the globe 20 Jan 2015 - 12:16 am

Brazilian fans cheer for their home side at the 24th Men’s World Handball Championship at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. PICTURE BY: SALIM...

Qatar stun Slovenia to end jinx 20 Jan 2015 - 12:03 am

Qatar's Memisevic E (left) attempts to score against Slovenia during their Group A match at the 24th Men's Handball World Championship, yesterday at...

France beat Egypt 19 Jan 2015 - 06:29 am

France’s William Accambray in action during the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Handball World Championship match between Egypt and France at the Duhail Handball...

French overcome fighting Egyptians 19 Jan 2015 - 12:39 am

A French player jumps with the ball during a Group C match against Egypt at the Duhail Handball Sports Hall in Doha yesterday....

Qatar a win away from last 16 18 Jan 2015 - 11:56 pm

Slovenia’s Zorman Uros (centre) scores a point against Chile beating goalkeeper Barrrientos Felipe during their 24th Men’s World Championship 2015 match on Friday....

‘Special Exhibition’ adds colours to World Handball Championship 18 Jan 2015 - 11:53 pm

A ‘Special Exhibition’ at the 24th Men’s World Handball Championship where fans can find merchandise including jerseys, pictures and information on greatest handball...