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Sports / Horse Racing

Al Ghadeer eyes Doha Triple Crown treble as H H The Amir Sword Festival begins 11 Feb 2026 - 09:52 am
The Festival features a total of 32 races across the four days at Al Rayyan Racecourse.
QREC ready for H H The Amir Sword Festival 10 Feb 2026 - 08:29 am
QREC’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Bader bin Mohammed Al Darwish, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Al Sheebani and Racing Manager Abdulla Al Kubaisi along with other officials pose for a group photo. PIC: Juhaim/QREC
Flying Brash leads star-studded lineup in H H The Amir’s Sword at Al Shaqab 10 Feb 2026 - 08:15 am
Scott Brash and Hello Mango in action during the Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 - H H The Father Amir's Prix, in this January 24 file photo.
Casamento guides Hadi De Carrere to Ain Sinan Cup title 08 Feb 2026 - 09:31 am
The connections of Hadi De Carrere celebrate their win. PIC: Juhaim/QREC
Mutamarrid claims Ras Rokn Island Cup 05 Feb 2026 - 09:35 am
The connections of Mutamarrid celebrate their Ras Rokn Island Cup triumph. PIC: Juhaim/QREC
Maysara storms to Marmi Cup triumph 01 Feb 2026 - 10:04 am
The connections of Maysara celebrate with the Marmi Cup trophy. PICS: Juhaim/QREC
Brash steals spotlight again in thrilling finish to H H The Father Amir’s Prix 01 Feb 2026 - 09:40 am
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Fund for Development H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani hands the trophy to Britain’s Scott Brash.
Caid Du Soleil edges home to win Al Judhay Cup 29 Jan 2026 - 09:44 am
Caid Du Soleil and jockey Lukas Delozier on their way to win Al Judhay Cup. Pic: JUHAIM/QREC
Final round of HH the Father Amir's Equestrian Prix 2026 begins at Al Shaqab Thursday 28 Jan 2026 - 11:40 pm
File photo for representation
Barq Al Atam claims Lehwaila Cup at Al Uqda 25 Jan 2026 - 09:14 am
Head of QREC Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba presented the trophies to the winners Lehwaila Cup. PICS: JUHAIM/QREC
Britain's Brash claims another double as H H The Father Amir’s Prix Tour 3 ends 25 Jan 2026 - 09:07 am
Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud crowned the podium winners of CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix Jump-Off. Deputy Event Director Mohammed Jaber Al Khayarin was also present. Britain’s Scott Brash won the title with Belgium’s Abdel Said claiming second place. USA’s Kristen Vanderveen was third in the event.
Naseeb Zakhir lands Mesaieed Cup in thrilling finish 22 Jan 2026 - 09:40 am
Head of QREC Racing Operations Rashid Saed Adiba presented the Mesaieed Cup to the winners. PIC: JUHAIM/QREC
Aafoor, Lippo De Carrere shine as Wathnan Racing dominates Sheikh Joaan Rifle Day 18 Jan 2026 - 09:15 am
H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani honoured the top riders of the Al Sabiq Championship. Mohammed Kamaan Saeed Al Hajri, aboard Malzoom, won the title.
Posuelo Py clinches Al Kharrara Cup as Boudot shines 15 Jan 2026 - 08:31 am
Action from the Al Kharrara Cup feature race won by Posuelo Py at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. PICS: Juhaim/QREC
QREC gears up to host H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle Day 13 Jan 2026 - 10:43 am
As many as 10 high-profile races will take place at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday.
Boudot guides Lady De Faust to Athbah Cup win 11 Jan 2026 - 09:18 am
The connections of Lady De Faust pose with their trophies.
Double delight for Brash as Tour 2 of H H The Father Amir’s Prix concludes 11 Jan 2026 - 09:07 am
Qatar Olympic Committee President, Chairman of Al Shaqab, and President of the Doha Equestrian Tour Organizing Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the podium winners of CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix Jump-Off at the Longines Outdoor Arena, Al Shaqab.
Al Maqam wins Baidda Algaa Cup again 08 Jan 2026 - 09:47 am
Deputy Director of the QREC Registration & Studbook Department Saad Ali Al Kubaisi crowned the winners of Baidda Algaa Cup.

Basketball

Thirty-two secondary school teams participated in the first round of the event. Mini World Cup second round tips off in Doha
North Florida guard Dante Oliver, left, and North Florida forward Nestor Dyachok, right, guard against Florida center Olivier Rioux, center, in Gainesville, Florida. Chris Watkins/AP Photo World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark
A total of 32 secondary schools from across Qatar are taking part in the championship. Doha hosts historic Mini Basketball World Cup
QBF President Mohamed Saad Al Mughaseeb (left) and Qatar School Sports Association President Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani during the press conference. Qatar to host first Basketball Mini World Cup in Middle East

Volleyball

Peninsula FIVB delegate inspects facilities for U17 World Championship
Peninsula Younousse, Tijan advance to Round of 16 at Beach Volleyball Worlds
Peninsula Men's Volleyball League kicks off Wednesday
Peninsula Qatar beat Switzerland to record second win at 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship

Cycling

Nepali cyclist Niranjan Aryal with his cycle at Doha Corniche. Cycling from Everest to Antarctica to raise climate awareness
Pro-Palestinians protesters demonstrate as a cyclist competes during the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, yesterday. Israel should be banned from sports like Russia, says Spanish minister
Fatima bint Issa Al-Ghanim Arab Cycling Federation General Assembly elects new leadership
UAE Team Emirates - XRG team’s Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (right) leads the pack during the 20th stage. Pogacar on cusp of fourth Tour title as Groves solos to stage 20 win

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