Sport LocalSport Localen0F944508-536B-4C9A-9041-B79DE87469BChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/asian-games-2026-qatar-swimmers-set-for-strong-start-in-aichi-nagoyaTokyo, September 19 (QNA) - Qatar's national swimming team will begin its campaign at the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" tomorrow, Sunday, with the men's individual events at the Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital, which is hosting the swimming competitions through October 4.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:41:52 ZAFC22BAF-F058-4B8B-AC74-86572128E69Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/gulf-cup-former-qatar-players-back-national-teams-title-challengeDoha, September 19 (QNA) - Former Qatar national team players have expressed confidence in the national team's ability to mount a strong challenge for the title at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which Saudi Arabia will host from September 23 to October 6.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:05:47 Z721E509E-7380-499E-84F3-228BD9D3DB8Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/qatar-classic-hailed-for-high-level-competition-and-strong-organizationDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Qatar Squash Federation Secretary-General and Qatar Classic Tournament Director Tareq Zainal praised the high standard of competition at the 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic, following the crowning of Egypt's Amina Orfi and Mostafa Asal as women's and men's champions.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:59:40 Z3242D4CD-B005-4086-B81F-D22FF1B1D2CChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/egypts-asal-and-orfi-win-qterminals-qatar-classic-titlesDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Egypt's Mostafa Asal and Amina Orfi have won the men's and women's titles at the 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic Squash Championship in Doha.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:46:01 Z9952F6A4-98E0-4F21-B3E3-202518BA4DEBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/oca-president-joins-asian-games-torch-relay-in-nagoyaNagoya, September 18 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the final stage of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games torch relay on Friday.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:16:02 Z7F4BE864-B987-44AE-A001-D8288544FFA4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/qatar-police-padel-championship-concludesDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Qatar's 2026 Police Padel Championship has concluded after four days of competitions aimed at strengthening ties between military and security personnel. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:45:34 ZE37A73D4-7201-4A9A-82F1-38C31BC33679https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/asian-games-aichi-nagoya-2026-set-to-open-in-japanJapan, September 18 (QNA) - The 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) will officially open in Nagoya on Saturday, with a record 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions set to compete.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:23:27 Z09B1A837-74B1-4C1C-9BB4-6EB023B7B551https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/oca-president-chairs-executive-board-meeting-on-asian-games-preparationsNagoya, September 18 (QNA) - HE Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 110th OCA Executive Board meeting in Nagoya, Japan, ahead of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:27:31 Z8523C831-FFDC-48A1-B605-CF69E7558932https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/asian-games-qatar-womens-volleyball-team-lose-to-hong-kong-conclude-group-stageNagoya/Japan, September 18 (QNA) - Qatar's women's volleyball team concluded their campaign in the group stage of the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" with a 3-0 defeat to Hong Kong on Thursday, in the third and final round of Group D.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:28:08 ZACDE547F-B58B-4E32-A232-30DC5B8129B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/qatari-athletics-looks-to-keep-shining-at-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-gamesDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Qatar's athletics team will participate in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Japan from Sep. 19 to Oct. 4.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:22:51 Z3891EF06-ECF9-446E-B624-24E4DA91D894https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/al-rayan-bank-becomes-gold-sponsor-of-qatars-2026-and-2028-padel-world-cupsDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Qatar Padel Federation and Al Rayan Bank have signed a partnership agreement making the bank a gold sponsor of the 2026 and 2028 FIP Padel World Cups, both to be hosted in Doha.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:10:23 ZA24C7D91-3EA8-458C-AAAB-E9896329CB9Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/gulf-cup-27-names-referees-from-12-countriesDoha, September 18 (QNA) - Referees from 12 countries have been selected for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from September 23 to October 6.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:03:44 ZCB8F3146-9A1E-456A-8DA9-3350D25A7266https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/aichi-nagoya-2026-qoc-secretary-general-visits-team-qatar-ahead-of-tournamentTokyo, September 17 (QNA) - HE Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim Al Buenain has paid a visit to Qatari athletes taking part at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) to boost player morale and show government backing.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:16:52 Z3DA18CEB-ADB9-4454-AD85-0BFC0C6A24DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/aspetar-laboratory-earns-seventh-consecutive-cap-re-accreditationDoha, September 17 (QNA) - Aspetar Laboratory, Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has secured re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for the seventh consecutive cycle, each spanning two years, reinforcing its position as a trusted diagnostic partner for elite international athletes. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:31:24 Z0A427C34-A07C-43C1-9CFF-F7964E5A9B0Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/gulf-cup-qfa-announces-qatars-squad-for-tournamentDoha, September 17 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) today announced the squad selected to represent the national team at the Gulf Cup, which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Sep. 23 to Oct. 6.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:06:12 ZBE957048-900C-425E-B069-20F7033C8669https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/qatar-team-stage-flag-hoisting-extravaganza-ahead-of-aichi-nagoya-2026-gamesTokyo, September 16 (QNA) - The Qatari flag was hoisted aloft Wednesday at the Athletes' Village for the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which Japan will host from Sept. 19 through Oct. 4.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:51:46 Z463E5DE3-196D-4F3B-B6A4-02FB253CDC68https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/aichi-nagoya-games-2026-qatar-women-lose-to-vietnam-in-volleyball-openerAichi-Nagoya, September 16 (QNA) - Qatar opened their women's volleyball campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with a 3-0 defeat by Vietnam on Wednesday.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:04:41 ZF5776267-9C6B-4042-A367-31B680D769CDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/afc-champions-league-elite-al-hilal-of-saudi-arabia-defeat-al-gharafaRiyadh, September 15 (QNA) - Al Hilal SFC overcame stiff resistance from Al Gharafa SC to emerge 2-1 winners in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 match on Tuesday.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:45:18 Z9E4F46B7-D690-480C-8A07-B765479D4D1Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/qatar-classic-squash-championship-world-no-1-through-to-semisDoha, September 15 (QNA) - Egyptian world No. 1 Mostafa Asal advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic Squash Championship after defeating compatriot and world No. 8 Aly Abou Eleinen three games to one on Tuesday.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:25:35 Z428179C0-799C-46D9-B905-A23801F2BFABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/al-sadd-al-arabi-win-on-opening-day-of-u-19-basketball-leagueDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Al Sadd and Al Arabi won their opening games in the 2026-27 Qatar U-19 Basketball League, which got underway on Monday at the Qatar Basketball Federation hall.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:15:20 Z3FD43D60-50FE-4211-91E0-42471496161Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/coll-advances-to-qatar-classic-quarterfinals-as-el-sherbini-exitsDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Defending champion Paul Coll (World No. 2) eased into the QTerminals Qatar Classic 2026 quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Switzerland's Dimitri Steinmann (11-2, 11-4, 11-3). Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:45:09 ZF82076E4-83E0-4863-AEE6-38ECA6CA55CFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/al-shamal-draws-1-1-with-al-ittihad-in-afc-champions-league-elite-openerDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Qatar's Al Shamal opened their AFC Champions League Elite (2026-2027) campaign with a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:02:33 ZD025723E-F427-4482-B12B-B7AB438FFD0Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/al-gharafa-sign-algeria-international-ismael-bennacerDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Al Gharafa announced Monday that they had signed Algerian international Ismael Bennacer on a free transfer after he mutually terminated his contract with Italian club AC Milan last month.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:03:44 ZD2824A60-E2BA-4CEA-A5AD-FC71B98ABEBEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/qatar-equestrian-team-set-for-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-with-12-riders-10-horsesDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Preparations are underway for the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) to participate in the equestrian competitions at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, scheduled to take place in Japan from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, with a collection of homegrown Qatari riders taking part in show jumping, dressage and eventing.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:17:12 Z41E79867-8C2F-4C5D-91A9-DA768D88665Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/2026-asian-games-qatar-kicks-off-football-campaign-against-south-korea-tomorrowDoha, September 14 (QNA) - Qatar's Olympic team will kick off its football campaign at the 2026 Asian Games against South Korea on Tuesday at Mizuho Park Stadium.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:26:29 ZBE8C6453-BFF9-4CE0-AE66-6EA032E03BBFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/world-no-1-in-squash-to-qna-qterminals-qatar-classic-among-strongest-tournaments-globallyDoha, September 13 (QNA) - Egypt's squash star, Mostafa Asal, the world No. 1, said that the QTerminals Qatar Classic is one of the world's most important and strongest tournaments, given its high-level organization and its featuring of all top-ranked male and female players.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:12:40 Z31281A2F-37DF-44B3-8165-61224F71BF34https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/qterminals-qatar-classic-squash-championship-continues-with-top-seeds-advancingDoha, September 13 (QNA) - The 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic Squash Championship continued successfully on Sunday, with the tournament featuring some of the world's leading players and organised by the Qatar Squash Federation.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:29:06 ZE2BD3053-2979-4148-94D9-9F25EC5077A6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/team-qatar-win-5th-round-of-european-le-mans-series-at-silverstoneSilverstone, September 13 (QNA) - Team Qatar topped the LMGT3 standings in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) after winning the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, the fifth round of the endurance championship, at the iconic Silverstone circuit.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:54:55 Z24322BBF-8E0A-4F71-8391-470B4ABE4AC5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/qatar-sc-confirms-brazilian-midfielder-bruno-tabata-suffers-acl-injuryDoha, September 13 (QNA) - Qatar SC has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Bruno Tabata has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the club's Qatar Stars League match against Al Arabi in the fourth round of the Doha Bank Stars League.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:53:41 Z8EC43754-2EDB-4CC8-94F1-35D02564CC1Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/al-sadd-signs-croatian-midfielder-marcelo-brozovicDoha, September 13 (QNA) - Qatar Stars League leader Al Sadd SC has announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, formerly of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, to strengthen its squad for the new season.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:41:54 ZC142C086-D3A8-42B9-A31C-B349ADDCEA1Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/u-19-basketball-league-to-kick-off-mondayDoha, September 13 (QNA) - The first two matches of the first stage of the U-19 Basketball League for the 2026-27 sports season are set to be held on Monday. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:16:25 Z9BE03E5B-9832-4A14-B041-98D0C0ADD5C7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/qatar-swimming-champion-nada-wafa-elected-chair-of-issa-athletes-committeeRiyadh, September 13 (QNA) - Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:08:39 ZF7847564-A276-44CF-A7CA-EF393AF71798https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/qcsf-president-doha-delivered-stellar-world-university-weightlifting-championshipDoha, September 13 (QNA) - HE President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, hailed the phenomenal success of the 10th FISU World University Weightlifting Championship -Doha 2026.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:10:00 Z79A35091-2169-4F93-A34B-80E4185C6946https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/qatar-wins-three-gold-medals-on-final-day-of-fisu-world-university-weightlifting-championshipDoha, September 13 (QNA) - Qatar won three gold medals on the final day of the 10th FISU World University Weightlifting Championship - Doha 2026, hosted by Qatar Foundation.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:51:45 Z1968D4C6-5A80-426D-9A3E-9C518ABBB0A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/squash-federation-official-to-qna-qterminals-qatar-classic-opens-with-fierce-competition-record-crowds-1Doha, September 12 (QNA) - Executive Director of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation Saad Al Mohannadi hailed the strong opening day of the 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic squash tournament in Doha.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:32:51 ZC5EF6FA8-8809-4884-B4D6-82CC9FB0529Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/u-16-basketball-league-season-kicks-off-sunday-in-doha-1Doha, September 12 (QNA) - The 2026-2027 U-16 Basketball League season tips off Sunday with two games at the Qatar Basketball Federation Hall.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:07:00 Z3257645E-470D-479E-B9B8-56383D7C4D6Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/12/strong-start-to-2026-qterminals-qatar-classicDoha, September 12 (QNA) - The 2026 QTerminals Qatar Classic squash tournament for men and women got underway on Saturday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, with the Qatar Squash Federation hosting an event featuring all of the world's top-ranked men and women. The tournament runs through Sept. 18.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:20:27 ZC3197AE0-7B2B-4B9F-BD56-91B2734E2E8Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/12/doha-bank-stars-league-al-arabi-qatar-sc-play-out-goalless-drawDoha, September 12 (QNA) - The Week 4 match of the 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League between Al Arabi and Qatar SC ended in a goalless draw at Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:52:17 ZF826C79B-01D3-46AC-B9F6-EC5A5E549DA7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/doha-bank-stars-league-al-gharafa-held-to-goalless-draw-by-lusailDoha, September 11 (QNA) - Al Gharafa were held to a 0-0 draw by Lusail in the fourth round of the Qatar Stars League on Friday.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:10:55 Z6D29E0E1-A90C-42E1-97D6-45D077F729E7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/asian-games-2026-qfa-reveals-olympic-squad-for-football-competitionDoha, September 11 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced today the final squad of the Qatar Olympic team for the football competition at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in the Japanese city of Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:13 ZDD920926-5CE9-4622-B3D1-9E095E41698Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/qatar-to-face-australia-in-november-friendly-ahead-of-asian-cup-2027-1Doha, September 11 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association announced Friday that the senior national team will play an international friendly against Australia on November 13 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:04:09 Z623F9CD2-B330-4DB2-9048-9ABEB3FBF066https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/qatari-hurdlers-samba-hemeida-set-for-world-athletics-ultimate-meet-in-budapestDoha, September 11 (QNA) - Qatar Athletics Federation announced that national standouts Abderrahman Samba and Bassem Hemeida will contest the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest from September 11 to 13.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:13:04 Z3E4C0E58-47F4-4295-A266-B0C8B50963A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/doha-bank-stars-league-al-shamal-held-to-1-1-draw-by-al-wakrahDoha, September 11 (QNA) - Al Shamal were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Wakrah at Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday as both sides shared the points in the fourth round of the Qatar Stars League.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:47:54 ZCAA99576-0F72-4708-ABFE-DA4A53F2FC5Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-defeat-al-sailiya-6-3-to-extend-leadDoha, September 10 (QNA) - Al Sadd strengthened their lead at the top of the Doha Bank Stars League with a commanding 6-3 victory over Al Sailiya at Lusail Stadium on Thursday.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:59:24 Z8ECD54A4-D5EF-48D2-A6EC-EA2CF9CD39E9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/qatar-wins-gold-medal-at-asian-karate-championship-in-jordanAmman, September 10 (QNA) - Qatari national karate team player Abdulrahman Moustafa was crowned with the gold medal in the under-21 category for the under-60 kg weight class during the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior, and Under-21 Karate Championship currently being held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:01:26 ZB0900614-6115-4453-93B7-5D53B5E311DChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/asian-games-qatar-mens-basketball-team-defeats-iran-5953-in-openerTokyo, September 10 (QNA) - The Qatar men's basketball team secured a 59–53 victory over Iran on Thursday, launching its campaign in the 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), which officially opens in Japan on September 19 and runs until October 4.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:02:13 Z370C8F82-52B9-4709-B9E9-D127850094CAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/qatari-volleyball-set-for-strong-participation-at-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-gamesDoha, September 10 (QNA) - Qatari volleyball will have a strong presence at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Japan from Sep. 19 to Oct. 4, with the men's and women's national teams competing in indoor volleyball, alongside four teams in beach volleyball, comprising two men's teams and two women's teams.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:31:06 ZA0852400-BBC8-4A5C-92DD-490CE4E88582https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/gulf-u-17-cup-host-qatar-drawn-in-group-aDoha, September 10 (QNA) - Hosts Qatar have been drawn in Group A alongside UAE; Oman; Bahrain and China for the second edition of the Gulf U-17 Cup, following the draw held today via videoconference at the headquarters of the Gulf Football Federation.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:48:46 Z2DF70CD6-D492-46B8-B252-8F90FB42169Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/doha-bank-stars-league-al-gharafa-lusail-coaches-eye-victory-in-fridays-faceoffDoha, September 10 (QNA) - Al Gharafa coach, Pedro Martins and Lusail coach, Emanuel Mesquita spoke to the media ahead of their 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League Week 4 match, slated for Friday.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:22:04 ZC1D4B7E2-DB16-454B-AA56-A73519AE5D5Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/qsl-general-assembly-approves-annual-report-statutes-amendmentsDoha, September 10 (QNA) - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting on Thursday. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:45 Z