Sports

Qatar’s e-football star Al Meghessib making the most of social distancing 31 Mar 2020 - 09:00 am

Doha: Ahmed Al Meghessib has earned his bragging rights as one of the region’s top FIFA players. At only 19 years old, the...

Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year 30 Mar 2020 - 05:20 pm

Tokyo: The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to...

Sakai first J.League player to test positive for coronavirus 30 Mar 2020 - 01:58 pm

Tokyo - Japan defender Gotoku Sakai has tested positive for coronavirus, his club Vissel Kobe confirmed on Monday, becoming the first J.League player...

Qatar's squash star Al Tamimi continues training at home 30 Mar 2020 - 08:29 am

Qatari squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi trains at home as he self-isolates in times of Covid-19. World No.32 Tamimi, a Aspire Academy product,...

No time to rest: Barshim continues training 30 Mar 2020 - 08:23 am

Doha: Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim had a brilliant run in 2019. The Qatari high jumper was crowned world champion in front of a...

Xavi wants 'total harmony' to return to Barcelona 30 Mar 2020 - 08:23 am

Madrid: Xavi Hernandez has reiterated his desire to coach Barcelona in the future but suggests he will not return until a different board...

Martial arts: Doha IJF Masters postponed 30 Mar 2020 - 08:13 am

Doha: The Qatar Taekwondo, Judo & Karate Federation (QTJKF) announced yesterday that it has postponed the 2020 IJF Masters. The event was scheduled...

Get yourself fit while staying at home, say Qatari sportspersons 29 Mar 2020 - 06:28 pm

Qatari athletes and associations have taken to the social media to share their workout regimes that can be followed by everyone without any...

QOC extends suspension of all sport activities 29 Mar 2020 - 09:04 am

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has extended the suspension of all local sport activities and events until April 14 to...

Al Tamimi hopes to pass the 'test' and make a strong comeback 29 Mar 2020 - 08:56 am

Doha: Qatar's top ranked squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi says he considers the current global situation a 'test' and will be ready to...

Qatar Football Association extends suspension of all local sports activities 28 Mar 2020 - 04:04 pm

Doha: Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced that, based on the circular issued by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) No. 8 of 2020 to...

UEFA chief says season can still be saved 28 Mar 2020 - 02:37 pm

Rome: The head of UEFA said European football leagues were still looking at all options and not ruling out finishing this season --...

Barcelona to cut player wages due to coronavirus 27 Mar 2020 - 02:02 pm

Madrid - Barcelona are taking measures to cut the wages of their players and staff to reduce the economic effects of the coronavirus...

Tendulkar digs deep for India's coronavirus fight 27 Mar 2020 - 12:43 pm

Mumbai - Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has contributed 5 million rupees ($67,000) to India's fight against the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to...

First Japan players test positive for coronavirus 27 Mar 2020 - 10:42 am

Tokyo - Three members of the Hanshin Tigers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced on Friday, becoming the first baseball...

QAF postpones local competitions and foreign participations 27 Mar 2020 - 10:20 am

The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) has postponed all local competitions for all groups and has suspended foreign participations by the national team champions...

ICC postpones World Cup qualifiers due to coronavirus 26 Mar 2020 - 10:27 am

Mumbai - The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday that all qualifying events for the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup and 50-overs version...

IOC working toward July-August Olympics in 2021 - Yomiuri 26 Mar 2020 - 09:57 am

Tokyo: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is working with sports bodies to arrange a July-August window for the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021...