Sports / Qatar Sport

Aspire Academy, Mumtaz and coach Szczyrba sign deal 14 Nov 2014 - 09:50 am

Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy, Qatar’s most successful high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and his coach Stanisław Szczyrba pose for a...

Aquatics’ stars to talk at FINA Convention Olympic success panel in Doha 13 Nov 2014 - 06:52 am

Doha: FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation), the world governing body for the sport of Aquatics, has announced that Aquatics’ stars Katinka Hosszu (Swimming),...

Qatar’s rapid rise in show jumping impresses Tops 12 Nov 2014 - 09:31 am

Fahad Al Qahtani (third right), is seen with Jan Tops (second right), founder and President of Longines Global Champions Tour, Omar Al Mannai...

BeFit participant shares his struggles and successes 12 Nov 2014 - 09:03 am

Doha: Out of 1,000 applicants, only 120 were chosen to join the second run of the BeFit programme, organised by the Qatar Olympic...

Qatar 2015 to donate all proceeds to EAA 10 Nov 2014 - 09:26 am

A file picture of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar 2015 Organising Committee. RIGHT: Dr Thani Abdulrahman...

Five Qataris to take part in Kite Course Racing Championship 10 Nov 2014 - 09:21 am

Doha: Five Qatari sailors will be seen in action at the 2014 Formula Kite Course Racing Asian Championship, organised by the Qatar Sailing...

Over 400 participants to attend FINA Youth Programme in Doha 10 Nov 2014 - 09:07 am

Doha: Over 250 future stars of the swimming world and almost 150 of their coaches have confirmed their participation in the Youth Programme...

Aspire earns IAAF Accredited Centre tag 10 Nov 2014 - 09:05 am

Doha: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has recognised Aspire Academy as an Accredited Training Centre, it was announced here yesterday during...

Qatar unveils new home and away football kits 09 Nov 2014 - 10:35 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association and Nike unveiled the new home and away national team’s football kits for 2014 that celebrate the country’s...

Ferrari night at Losail International Circuit 09 Nov 2014 - 01:28 am

Alfardan Sports Motors organised “Emozione in Pista” — a Ferrari driving event under the floodlights of Losail International Circuit on Friday. Around 40...

Reem Al Sharshani shines in UAE 09 Nov 2014 - 01:01 am

Qatar’s Reem Al Sharshani, winner of the silver medal in the skeet event at the 4th Asian Shotgun Championship, celebrates in Al Ain...

Formula Kite Course Racing Asian Championship 09 Nov 2014 - 01:00 am

Sailors practise at Qanat Quartier Beach Area of Pearl-Qatar in Doha yesterday. Sixty-three sailors from 26 countries are taking part in the 2014...

Dynamic Doha Goals Forum draws to a close 06 Nov 2014 - 02:37 am

Former French footballer Louis Saha and French freestyle football star Sean Garnier speak at the Doha Goals Forum yesterday. Doha: The Doha Goals...

Doha 2019 plan for marathons at night 06 Nov 2014 - 02:33 am

Doha: The Doha 2019 Bid Committee yesterday unveiled an innovative plan of staging marathons at night if the Qatari capital was chosen as...

FIM Vice-president Al Attiyah to stand for re-election 06 Nov 2014 - 02:23 am

Kuwait: Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President and FIA Vice-president Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah (pictured) will stand for re-election as the...

QSL officials travel to AFC headquarters for club-licensing workshop 06 Nov 2014 - 02:18 am

Representatives from the Qatar Star’s league’s (QSL) club-licensing department travelled to Malaysia for a club-licensing workshop that was held at the Asian Football...

Sustainability for Sports 06 Nov 2014 - 12:53 am

Speakers and delegates who participated in Josoor Institute’s course titled ‘Sustainability for Sports” at the end of the two-day meet in Doha. The...

Qatar 2015 profiles new venues at MENA meet 06 Nov 2014 - 12:39 am

DOHA: Qatar 2015 participated at the 4th Coliseum Summit MENA ConfEx (Conference and Exhibition) with a keynote address delivered by Fahad Fadol Al...