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England legend Sir Geoff Hurst speaks of excitement ahead of Qatar 2022 22 Apr 2019 - 02:23 pm

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst – the only man to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final – recently visited Qatar...

Records tumble as Asian Championships gets off to an electrifying start 22 Apr 2019 - 12:34 am

Three new Championship Records and an outstanding performance by Bahrain athletes highlighted the opening day of 23rd Asian Athletics Championships that got off...

‘No pressure’ as Samba cruises into final 22 Apr 2019 - 12:34 am

Abderrahman Samba eased into the final as hosts Qatar got off to a positive start at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships, with home...

Winners of the Qatar Primary Schools Chess Tournament 22 Apr 2019 - 12:34 am

Mohammed Al Mudahka, President of Qatar Chess Federation (QCF), Fauzia Al Kuwari, Manager of Jawaan Bin Jassim Model Independent School, Dr Salah Salim,...

AAC: Doha welcomes Asian stars 22 Apr 2019 - 12:34 am

A simple but impressive opening ceremony at the Khalifa International Stadium marked the start of 23rd Asian Athletics Championships (AAC). The ceremony was...

Qatar SC, Al Markhiya advance into third round of Amir Cup 22 Apr 2019 - 12:07 am

A goal from former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o helped Qatar SC to edge past Muaither 1-0 while second Division side Al Markhiya SC...

Another edition of unique football tournament kicks off in Africa 21 Apr 2019 - 07:41 pm

Johannesburg: The sixth edition of a football competition unique to Africa kicks off Saturday with two matches between teams desperate for victories, and...

Pakistan's Abid wants World Cup advice from Indian great Tendulkar 21 Apr 2019 - 03:51 pm

Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan's newly selected opener Abid Ali on Sunday expressed confidence that despite strained political relations India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will...

Man City's Bernardo Silva thriving under title pressure ahead of derby test 21 Apr 2019 - 03:07 pm

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva says he is relishing the pressure of the Premier League title race as Pep Guardiola's side prepare for...

'Champion for years to come' Osaka out to conquer clay 21 Apr 2019 - 01:57 pm

Berlin: World number one Naomi Osaka hopes to bounce back from her recent defeats and conquer a new surface as she launches her...

Harden, Rockets rally past Jazz for 3-0 series lead 21 Apr 2019 - 10:45 am

James Harden had 22 points, 10 assists and six steals to rally the Houston Rockets to a 104-101 victory over the Utah Jazz...

Dahlan re-elected as Asian athletics chief 21 Apr 2019 - 08:05 am

Gen. Dahlan Al Hamad of Qatar was re-elected as the Asian Athletics Association President for the term of 2019-2023 at the 23rd Asian...

China favourites as battle for continental supremacy begins 21 Apr 2019 - 08:01 am

Star-studded China will look to regain domination as the continent’s track and field icons begin battle at the Asian Athletics Championships, which kick...

Qatar Manateq Baja: Jaralla wins Round 4 21 Apr 2019 - 07:57 am

The two-day rally saw the drivers covering a total distance of 131,78 km (2 laps of 65,98km each). Yesterday’s win also placed Jaralla...

Amir Cup: Rashid Hamad wins trap event 21 Apr 2019 - 07:55 am

The podium winners of the Amir Cup shooting event pose for a picture with officials at Losail Shooting Range yesterday. Rashid Hamad Al...

Amir Cup Trophy Tour starts with stop at Msheireb Properties 21 Apr 2019 - 07:47 am

The Amir Cup Trophy Tour has kicked off with a stopover at Msheireb Properties, situated in the heart of Doha. As has been...

Amir Cup: Umm Salal, Al Khor advance 21 Apr 2019 - 07:44 am

A brace from Yannick Sagbo and a goal from Mahmoud Kamal Almawas helped Umm Salal to register a resounding 3-1 win over Second...

Juventus win eighth consecutive Serie A title 20 Apr 2019 - 09:19 pm

Milan: Juventus clinched their eighth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Fiorentina. Alex Sandro's diving header on...