Sport InternationalSport Internationalen5955F26F-4785-4D2B-B555-44625E815A76https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/oca-signs-agreement-with-the-philippines-to-host-7th-asian-beach-games-cebu-2028Sanya/China, April 27 (QNA) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Philippine government, and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officially signed an agreement to host the 7th Asian Beach Games (Cebu 2028) during a ceremony held in Sanya, People's Republic of China, on the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:22:55 ZAA75D4FA-0A53-44FA-8B6C-8B921E68C74Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatar-seal-semi-final-spot-at-sanya-2026-asian-beach-gamesSanya (China) - April 26 (QNA) - Qatar's beach handball team booked their semi-final spot at the Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 with a 2-0 win over Thailand on Sunday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:50:00 Z355A8D3D-0D24-45F2-AE54-2A8D3395EE99https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/president-of-olympic-council-of-asia-awards-medals-to-womens-4x60m-relay-finalists-at-sanya-2026Sanya (China), April 26 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, awarded the medals to the top three finalists of the Women's 4x60m Relay during the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, currently being held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:50:14 Z7ADAD8CA-EEA1-4D9F-BDC1-AAFF24472F30https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/serie-a-rome-beats-bologna-to-keep-champions-league-hopes-aliveRome, April 26 (QNA) - AS Roma defeated Bologna FC 1909 2-0 in their match today in the 34th round of the Italian football league.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:36:01 Z66BD9E80-64FF-49C3-86EA-BC610BC22EB0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/psg-beats-angers-ligue-to-extend-ligue-1-leadParis, April 26 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 after beating Angers 3-0.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:02:49 ZBFD5ECC0-5DDF-4FAA-9F70-2CCB68EB61EChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/football-atletico-beat-bilbao-to-move-to-fourthMadrid, April 26 (QNA) - Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-2, in the 32nd round of La Liga.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:21:30 Z332B3044-CF4C-4985-B24A-03FDA17F158Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/la-liga-real-madrid-dealt-blow-in-title-challenge-as-betis-keeps-ucl-hopes-aliveMadrid, April 25 (QNA) - Real Madrid took a step in the wrong direction Friday in the title race after failing to beat Real Betis away. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:43:02 Z30FC16FD-A81F-4C90-A700-2C22029D23AFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/afc-professional-football-committee-adopts-key-changes-to-elevate-asian-club-footballDoha, April 24 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Professional Football Committee convened for its second meeting in Jeddah on Friday.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:55:23 Z43F9CC60-E95B-43FD-B2D9-A765188956A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/bayern-reaches-german-cup-final-after-leverkusen-victoryBerlin, April 23 (QNA) - Bayern Munich qualified for the German Cup final by beating hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday in the semi-final.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:01:37 Z45A1018B-8D52-48F9-B56A-1DDD8B00DF0Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/football-barcelona-beats-celta-vigo-to-top-la-ligaMadrid, April 23 (QNA) - Barcelona defeated their host Celta Vigo 1-0 today in the 33rd round of the Spanish football league.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:04:20 Z0269C0F1-C4BE-487B-A3B2-48CBEABC6C0Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/french-league-paris-saint-germain-strengthens-lead-with-win-over-nantesParis, April 22 (QNA) - Paris Saint-Germain strengthened its position at the top of the Ligue 1 standings after a 3-0 win over visiting FC Nantes on Wednesday in a rescheduled match from the 26th round.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:18:21 ZD49CADCE-2170-420F-A631-058B8357306Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/afc-challenge-league-kuwait-sc-defeat-kyrgyz-republics-muras-unitedBishkek, April 22 (QNA) - Kuwait SC fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Kyrgyz Republic's FC Muras United in Bishkek on Wednesday and book their place in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26 final against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC from Cambodia.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:41:47 Z9A63A102-E5F2-42B9-A84C-F874B527D86Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/afc-champions-league-two-saudi-arabias-al-nassr-defeat-al-ahli-in-semi-finalDubai, April 22 (QNA) - Al Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia defeated Al Ahli SC 5-1 in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 semi-final at Zabeel Stadium on Wednesday.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:02:23 ZA343D7FD-9F5B-48C8-83D3-C858DA525659https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/chelsea-sacks-manager-liam-rosenior-after-poor-resultsLondon, April 22 (QNA) - Chelsea FC announced on Wednesday the dismissal of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the first team following a run of five consecutive defeats in the Premier League.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:35:15 ZD64CE8F8-2D7B-40BF-8613-45FAC6AD37B5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/fifa-releases-more-tickets-for-2026-world-cupZurich, April 22 (QNA) - FIFA has announced the release of a new allocation of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 50 days ahead of the tournament's kick off in North America.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:33:30 ZAACD454A-E3AC-4A2D-8D94-99ADA207FEE3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/inter-milan-reaches-italian-cup-final-with-win-over-comoRome, April 22 (QNA) - Inter Milan advanced to the final of the Coppa Italia after a 3-2 victory over Como in their semifinal match on Tuesday evening.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:14:02 ZD128519A-2846-47E7-9612-78537F358F9Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/brighton-beats-chelsea-in-premier-league-round-34-openerLondon, April 22 (QNA) - Brighton & Hove Albion defeated its guest Chelsea 3-0 on Tuesday in the opening match of the 34th round of the Premier League.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:03:29 Z00BCEC73-2C8C-4FEF-BA1D-CC7AD86A8941https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/6th-asian-beach-games-officially-open-in-sanya-china-wednesdaySanya, April 21 (QNA) - The 6th Asian Beach Games officially open tomorrow, Wednesday, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:11:54 ZEE03209B-FA26-44DC-8095-949702562E2Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/oca-holds-executive-board-meetingSanya, April 21 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani chaired the 109th Executive Board meeting in Sanya, China, on the sidelines of the 2026 Asian Beach Games.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:24:52 ZC0B9C855-1E3A-4BA4-8F87-E27C4E6DBAC3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/19/football-manchester-united-beat-chelsea-to-edge-closer-to-european-football-next-seasonLondon, April 19 (QNA) - Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory away to Chelsea on Saturday in the 33rd round of the English Premier League.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:05:55 Z11CD7176-491B-45D9-B6DC-843BD4F653D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/19/afc-champions-league-elite-semifinalists-determined-following-shabab-alahli-victory-over-buriram-unitedJeddah, April 18 (QNA) - The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC completed the list of AFC Champions League Elite semifinalists.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:54:54 Z3A1A9501-1369-4A47-A054-D97E4C726219https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/18/andreeva-reaches-stuttgart-semifinalsBerlin, April 18 (QNA) - Mirra Andreeva, ranked ninth globally, advanced to the semifinals of the Stuttgart Tennis Tournament (500 points) after defeating Iga Swiatek, ranked fourth, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:38:37 Z247A7AC4-2E61-42F7-B103-3F579E7B697Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/18/football-coventry-city-back-to-premier-league-after-25-yearsLondon, April 18 (QNA) - Coventry City have returned to the English Premier League after a 25-year absence, after the team drew 1-1 away to Blackburn Rovers.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:47:20 Z06901FD9-B6D8-420D-B0EA-7EDF45F9AFFBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/18/serie-a-inter-tighten-grip-on-title-with-convincing-caligari-winRome, April 18 (QNA) - Inter Milan continued their strong run toward winning the Italian Serie A title, extending their lead at the top of the table to 12 points over their closest rivals after defeating Cagliari 3-0 at home in the opening match of the 33rd round.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:32:27 ZAD7B1E68-178A-485E-8089-65B33A267D4Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/bayern-beats-real-madrid-to-reach-uefa-champions-league-semi-finalsBerlin, April 16 (QNA) - Bayern Munich advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Real Madrid 4-3 today in the second leg of the quarterfinals.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:56:47 ZE8778F2C-36BE-4D58-AC90-1BB3B7430309https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/15/police-sc-win-hh-the-amir-cup-volleyball-title-for-second-timeDoha, April 15 (QNA) - Police SC won the HH the Amir Cup Volleyball Championship for the 2025-2026 season, marking their second title in the competition's history after defeating Al Arabi in straight sets on Wednesday.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:46:26 Z80164DF3-6358-4653-A797-DDD214B813BBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/15/afc-champions-league-eliteqatars-al-sadd-affirms-readiness-to-face-off-japans-vissel-kobeRiyadh, April 15 (QNA) - Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini affirmed his team's readiness to face Japan's Vissel Kobe on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:22:47 ZC1351974-708E-4FB6-8239-CB8BA625803Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/12/football-liverpool-puts-pressure-on-chelsea-for-champions-league-fight-with-fulham-winLondon, April 12 (QNA) - Liverpool defeated Fulham 2-0 today in their match in the 32nd round of the English Premier League.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:02:08 ZA322004D-8BAC-482C-B5B8-1B5FF000CD3Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/10/qatar-drawn-in-pool-b-for-2026-asian-mens-volleyball-championshipNew Delhi, April 10 (QNA) - The draw for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship has placed Qatar in Pool B ahead of the tournament, which will be held in Ahmedabad, India, from June 20 to 28.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:09:53 Z79700F83-D9DF-468F-9C86-F2FCAAF2BD8Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/4/manchester-city-defeat-liverpool-to-reach-fa-cup-semi-finalsLondon, April 04 (QNA) - Manchester City advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in their quarter-final clash on Saturday.Sat, 4 Apr 2026 17:29:39 Z211DD626-AC48-4EF4-A3C0-E1AC2B58C14Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/czech-republic-bosnia-advance-to-2026-world-cupPrague/Sarajevo, April 01 (QNA) - The Czech Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina secured the final European spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both advanced on penalties Tuesday in the UEFA play-off finals.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:27:37 ZCE7DB4B9-8CD3-4099-A677-0E9581064DA0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/turkiye-sweden-qualify-for-2026-fifa-world-cupCapitals, April 01 (QNA) - The Turkish national team officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European play-off final (Path C).Wed, 1 Apr 2026 03:44:46 Z055CAA83-DF92-4C3D-93C4-F57B7676D861https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/kenyan-runner-korir-banned-for-five-years-for-dopingMonaco, March 30 (QNA) - The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Monday the five-year ban imposed on Kenyan runner Albert Korir, the 2021 New York City Marathon champion, for using a prohibited substance.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:06:40 Z477443FB-85FD-421A-AC58-0B08DF6B4AB6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/28/afc-medical-committee-approves-landmark-guidelines-on-dental-careKuala Lumpur, March 28 (QNA) - The AFC Medical Committee's resolve to strengthen the professional care of Asian players was further underlined at its fifth meeting today with the approval of the breakthrough AFC Guidelines for Dental Health and On-field Management of Dental Emergencies.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:40:20 Z2BAFF9FE-9DC3-4C7C-B81D-DFB5EC37961Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/27/jamaica-reach-playoff-final-for-world-cup-2026Mexico City, March 27 (QNA) - Jamaica advanced to the final of Path 1 in the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, after a 1–0 win over New Caledonia in the semifinals currently taking place in Mexico.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:08:25 ZC926B83B-55C1-4C7E-A9A9-9F0C693E922Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/27/uefa-europa-league-round-of-16-draw-produces-balanced-matchupsNyon, Switzerland, February 27 (QNA) - The draw for the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, conducted Friday at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, has mapped out a series of compelling and balanced fixtures as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:40:47 Z04EDB73F-79B6-4903-9A51-DC960FF01485https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/27/heavyweight-clashes-in-uefa-champions-league-round-of-16-real-madrid-face-manchester-city-psg-draw-chelseaNyon, Switzerland, February 27 (QNA) - The draw for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League was held on Friday at the UEFA headquarters in the Swiss city of Nyon, producing several high-profile matchups among Europe's elite clubs in a stage expected to witness open tactical and physical battles.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:25:26 ZAEA472F5-4458-44B1-A94E-ADA1D35AEAF8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/26/la-liga-barcelona-confirms-de-jong-out-for-5-to-6-weeks-due-to-injuryBarcelona, February 26 (QNA) - Barcelona, La Liga leaders, announced that midfielder and captain Frenkie de Jong will be sidelined for five to six weeks due to a right thigh muscle injury sustained during Thursday’s training session.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:08:00 Z76B991BD-8168-4AC1-8B64-03DBDAE0E0D6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/premier-league-arsenal-defeat-tottenham-to-extend-lead-at-the-topLondon, February 22 (QNA) - Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory over Tottenham on Sunday in their Matchday 27 fixture of the English Premier League.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:53:36 Z67C77273-6CFC-48CF-9044-B9D0A49ECE2Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/barcelona-reclaim-la-liga-top-spot-with-victory-over-levanteMadrid, February 22 (QNA) - FC Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga following a 3-0 home victory over Levante on Sunday in the 25th round of the competition.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:48:50 Z36B1B53E-7161-4E28-B825-3E9AC1B3D737https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/real-madrids-ceballos-sidelined-over-calf-injury-in-osasuna-defeatMadrid, February 22 (QNA) - Real Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Dani Ceballos has suffered a calf injury that will sideline him for an unspecified period.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:33:14 ZE3845076-E92D-4A76-8AEE-C2132CFA406Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/21/chiles-tabilo-to-face-perus-buse-in-rio-open-semi-finalsRio de Janeiro, February 21 (QNA) - Chile's Alejandro Tabilo advanced to the semi-finals of the Rio Open tennis tournament after defeating Argentina's Thiago Tirante in three sets, 7-6, 6-7, 6-1, in the quarter-finals.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:53:35 Z8B7D42F1-7DA0-4A59-B49A-BCC61504801Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/20/inter-milan-announces-injury-to-forward-lautaro-martinezRome, February 20 (QNA) - Italian club Inter Milan has announced that Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez has sustained an injury that will sideline him for the upcoming period.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:03:11 Z7697F8D5-B711-40CB-9F85-65B6B3BD8ED4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/20/british-defending-champions-reach-qatar-exxonmobil-open-doubles-finalDoha, February 20 (QNA) - British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, the defending champions, advanced to the doubles final of the 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open (ATP 500) on Thursday.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:18:33 Z49C51B0A-3384-430D-9FDB-12A118EAEC91https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/19/gamba-osaka-and-bangkok-united-reach-afc-champions-league-two-quarter-finalsSuita, February 19 (QNA) - Japan's Gamba Osaka booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 with a 2-1 home victory over South Korea's Pohang Steelers on Thursday.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:17:32 ZBFB85A15-D40E-4448-A305-114B01E21F9Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/16/caf-champions-league-confederation-cup-quarter-final-draws-to-be-held-tomorrowCairo, February 16 (QNA) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draws for the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2025-2026 season will take place on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:37:33 Z8CC7F111-9EA5-4C62-89AE-9C99EF9843BBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/15/oca-president-chairs-councils-executive-board-meetingKuwait, February 15 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 108th meeting of the Council's Executive Board, which was held Sunday at its headquarters in Kuwait.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:54:32 ZCA75FE01-6994-4861-89BC-283B1B29322Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/14/sudans-al-hilal-south-african-mamelodi-sundowns-advance-to-caf-champions-league-quarter-finalsAfrican Capital Cities, February 14 (QNA) - Sudan's Al-Hilal secured a place in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League after edging past DR Congo's Saint Eloi Lupopo 1-0 in their final Group C fixture.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:18:37 Z82AFF205-574C-41A5-A933-CE44BED92BC7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/11/premier-league-tottenham-sack-danish-coach-thomas-frankLondon, February 11 (QNA) - Tottenham Hotspur announced Wednesday the dismissal of Danish head coach Thomas Frank from his position following a string of poor results, most recently a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United in the English Premier League.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:58:13 Z1ABC4DB6-183A-4E99-BF75-2B5B01BC2AB2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/11/al-rayyan-reach-west-asian-volleyball-championship-semifinals-in-kuwaitKuwait, February 10 (QNA) - Al Rayyan SC qualified for the semifinals of the 4th West Asian Men's Volleyball Club Championship in Kuwait after a 3-0 win over Al Wakrah SC in the quarterfinals.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:33:42 Z