Sports / Qatar Sport

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium offers perfect legacy: Al Thawadi 27 Nov 2017 - 09:57 am

The Secretary General of Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), Hassan Al Thawadi yesterday said that Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, the latest...

QMMF role praised as Al Mannai meets Ippolito at FIM gathering in Spain 27 Nov 2017 - 09:53 am

Qatar Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF) President Abdulrahman Al Mannai has met with FIM chief Vito Ippolito in Spain where two officials discussed...

WTCC: Catsburg pledges to help Björk’s title bid in Qatar 27 Nov 2017 - 09:51 am

Nicky Catsburg will switch his focus to helping Polestar Cyan Racing team-mate Thed Björk’s FIA World Touring Car Championship bid after his own...

Qatar Circuit: Tamimi enters quarter-finals 26 Nov 2017 - 09:59 am

World No.43 Abdulla Al Tamimi kept himself on course of picking up a title at a home event as he cruised into the...

Al Rayyan edge Al Gharafa as Qatar SC hold Umm Salal 26 Nov 2017 - 09:56 am

Al Rayyan and Al Kharaitiyat picked up full points while Qatar SC and Umm Salal played out a one-all draw in the Round...

Tebbel bags top honours as flawless Cosun grabs the limelight in Doha 26 Nov 2017 - 09:51 am

Ukrainian riding star Rene Tebbel came, saw and conquered. The veteran rider arrived in Doha on Friday and sailed to a ‘magnificent’ win...

Barshim relishes moment of ‘pride and honour’ 26 Nov 2017 - 09:38 am

Global track and field star Mutaz Essa Barshim yesterday thanked his countrymen for their ‘support’, terming his IAAF World Athlete of the Year...

Rich haul for Edwina in Doha 25 Nov 2017 - 10:03 am

Popular Australian rider Edwina Tops-Alexander completed a perfect double with two exceptional performances yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation’s (QEF’s) Outdoor Arena. The...

Al Duhail prevail against Al Sadd in Doha thriller 25 Nov 2017 - 10:00 am

Al Duhail emerged winner by a margin of 4-2 in the battle for supremacy against hosts Al Sadd to stay unbeaten in the...

Qatari Mutaz Essa Barshim Male Athlete of theYear 24 Nov 2017 - 10:53 pm

Monaco: Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and Belgium's heptathlon champion Nafissatou Thiam were named the IAAF's men's and women's athlete of the...

Doha ready for Ride of Champions 24 Nov 2017 - 02:04 am

More than 1,100 riders will take part in the main event of this year’s Ride of Champions, organisers announced yesterday. Qatar Cyclists and...

Wesley out to defend title as Lions Rugby fiesta kicks off 24 Nov 2017 - 02:02 am

Rugby fans in Doha will be in for a treat when the seventh edition of Lions Sri Lankan Schools 7’s Touch Rugby Tournament...

Qatar eye FIBA World Cup berth as qualifiers begin 24 Nov 2017 - 02:02 am

Qatar will be looking to excel in front of home crowd and get their FIBA 2019 World Cup Asian Zone qualifiers off to...

Al Hasawi rides Dennis to glory 24 Nov 2017 - 02:01 am

Kuwaiti rider Rakan Al Hasawi, riding under the FEI flag, guided his nine-year-old gelding Dennis to a flawless routine to bag the biggest...

Giants Al Duhail, Al Sadd eye win in key clash 23 Nov 2017 - 01:14 am

Sparks are bound to fly when giants Al Duhail square off with football powerhouse Al Sadd in a battle for supremacy in round...

Al Mulla’s ‘Perfect Pitch’ scripted to guide future generations 23 Nov 2017 - 12:31 am

First-time author and vastly experienced sports administrator Abdulla Y Al Mulla is hoping his 80-page book titled ‘Perfect Pitch’ will help future generations...

Qatari cagers gear up for FIBA 2019 Asian Championship qualifiers 23 Nov 2017 - 12:31 am

Qatari national basketball players in action during a friendly match in the build-up to their FIBA 2019 Asian Championship qualifying campaign that starts...