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Gruber grabs gold in kitefoiling nail-biter 17 Oct 2019 - 12:25 am
The podium winners of the men’s kitefoil racing event, Florian Gruber (Germany, gold), Nicolas Parlier (France, silver) and Guy Bridge (Great Britain, bronze) pose for a photograph. Picture: Laurel Photo Services
Tennis: Brazil win mixed doubles final 17 Oct 2019 - 12:25 am
Brazil’s Andre Baran and Rafaella Miller celebrate with their gold medals. (Laurel Photo Services)
3rd Longines Hathab-Qatar Equestrian Tour starts Oct 18 16 Oct 2019 - 12:14 am
A Qatari riders in action during last season’s Longines Hathab-Qatar Equestrian Tour held across the country. The popular riding series, now into its third year, kicks off this weekend.
Beach handball: Brazil to clash with Spain for gold; Qatar target bronze 16 Oct 2019 - 12:01 am
Qatar’s Mohamed Hassan attempts to score a goal against Brazil during their semi-final of men’s beach handball at the first ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019, yesterday.
Qatar swims to the rescue of first Beach Games 16 Oct 2019 - 12:01 am
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QREC Platinum Sponsor at Salon du Cheval in Morocco 16 Oct 2019 - 12:01 am
A horse performs during a show.
National hero Inam thrills Pakistanis in Doha 16 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Pakistan’s Inam Muhammad celebrates after winning the gold medal in beach wrestling (90kg) at Katara Beach on Monday.
Almoez, Afif strike as Qatar beat Oman 2-1 15 Oct 2019 - 11:08 pm
Qatar's starting eleven pose for a group picture ahead of the World Cup 2022 Asian qualifying match between Qatar and Oman at the Janoub Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on October 15, 2019. AFP / Karim Jaafar
Russia in final of men’s beach soccer in Qatar 15 Oct 2019 - 08:49 pm
RUS v IRI in Men's Beach Soccer Semifinals at Katara Beach during day five of the 1st ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 (Photo David Aliaga / Laurel Photo Services)
Hosts Qatar reach final of Beach Volleyball of ANOC World Beach Games 15 Oct 2019 - 08:48 pm
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ANOC World Beach Games: Haughton’s heroics takes Great Britain into final of women’s beach soccer 15 Oct 2019 - 07:55 pm
BRA v GBR in Women's Beach Soccer Semifinals at Katara Beach during day five of the 1st ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 (Photo David Aliaga / Laurel Photo Services)
Preparations in full swing for Qatar’s hosting of 24th Arabian Gulf Cup 15 Oct 2019 - 07:26 pm
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Kuwait Olympic chief hails ‘masterpiece’ AZF 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
H E Sheikh Fahad bin Nasser Sabah Ahmad Al Sabah, President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee (right), speaking to Aspire Zone Foundation officials during his visit.
DRFC beat Sri Lanka Air Force 43-13 in friendly encounter 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
DRFC and SLAF team players and officials posing for a photograph after their friendly rugby encounter which took place at the Doha Rugby Football Centre.
OCA Director-General ‘happy’ to see Doha’s interest in 2030 Asian Games 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Mutaz Essa Barshim and Abderrehman Samba in Doha, yesterday. Barshim won the high jump gold while Samba bagged the bronze in the 400m hurdles during the 2019 IAAF W
QOA hosts Education and Olympic Movement Development Seminar 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Shekih Sauod bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Assistant to the President of Amiri Diwan, speaking during the Education and Olympic Movement Development Seminar, hosted by Qatar Olympic Academy at Al Gharafa Sports Club yesterday. James McCloud, the International
Asian champions Qatar take on Oman in key clash at home 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s head coach Felix Sanchez gestures during a training session yesterday.
Barshim’s popularity grows around the world after winning the gold in Doha 15 Oct 2019 - 12:00 am
Qatar’s world champion in high jump Mutaz Essa Barshim interacts with fans during the Red Bull event in Doha.

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Medellin fans protest during the Copa Libertadores group stage football match between Colombia's Independiente Medellin and Brazil's Flamengo at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Jaime Saldarriaga / AFP) Copa Libertadores match in Colombia abandoned after crowd trouble
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Al Sadd players during a training session yesterday. In-form Al Sadd and holders Al Gharafa gear up for blockbuster Amir Cup final

Formula One

Red Bull Racing's French driver Isack Hadjar arrives ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 3, 2026. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP Hadjar drops to back of Miami grid after technical infringement
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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli crosses the finish line to win the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 29, 2026. (Photo by Franck Robichon / Pool / AFP) F1 drivers call for safety changes after Bearman smash
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris arrives to the paddock at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) 'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP LeBron in tears during rout in possible Cleveland farewell
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11
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Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

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