<rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"><channel><title>Sport Local</title><link>Sport Local</link><description>Sport Local</description><language>en</language><item><guid>9F28CABC-E1FC-42D6-A2ED-B2AEA0C867D0</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/doha-bank-stars-league-al-arabi-defeat-al-sadd-2-3</link><title>Doha Bank Stars League: Al Arabi Defeat Al Sadd 2-3</title><description>Doha, October 09 (QNA) - Al Arabi produced a stunning performance to defeat Al Sadd 3-2 in a five-goal thriller in Week 5 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club on Friday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:06:39 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>E682C31B-5038-45EE-94AE-9EA0E68CF969</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/doha-bank-stars-league-al-rayyan-beat-qatar-sc-3-0</link><title>Doha Bank Stars League: Al Rayyan Beat Qatar SC 3-0</title><description>Doha, October 09 (QNA) - Al Rayyan kept up their winning run as they beat Qatar SC 3-0 in Week 5 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Lusail Stadium on Friday.</description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2026 22:52:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>EFFADD92-ED91-4E3A-8B3E-60B56258A297</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/doha-stars-league-al-ahli-al-sailiya-coaches-keen-on-win-in-tomorrows-clash</link><title>Doha Stars League: Al Ahli, Al Sailiya Coaches Keen on Win in Tomorrow's Clash</title><description>Doha, October 09 (QNA) - Al Ahli's Spanish coach Borja Jimenez confirmed his team's readiness to face Al Sailiya on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium in Week 5 of the Qatar football league (Doha Bank Stars League), stressing the importance of securing victory and improving the team's position in the standings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:46:32 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>3A20B2F2-71A3-4AD5-8514-F61D565BC86B</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/doha-bank-stars-league-lusail-al-shahaniya-coaches-says-players-ready-ahead-of-tomorrows-match</link><title>Doha Bank Stars League: Lusail, Al Shahaniya Coaches Says Players Ready Ahead of Tomorrow's Match</title><description>Doha, October 09 (QNA) - Lusail coach Emmanuel Mesquita and Al Shahaniya coach Younes Ali confirmed their teams were ready for Saturday's encounter in the fifth round of the Qatar football league (Doha Bank Stars League), stressing the importance of securing a positive result.</description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:40:47 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>DCE2C991-081A-47D4-B37F-577C4AACCE8A</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/9/qatar-beach-volleyball-teams-secure-silver-and-bronze-in-west-asia-tour</link><title>Qatar Beach Volleyball Teams Secure Silver and Bronze in West Asia Tour</title><description>Doha, October 09 (QNA) - Qatar claimed two medals at the conclusion of the third round of the 2026 West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour in Doha, with the men's Qatar 1 team winning silver and the women's Qatar 1 team securing bronze.</description><pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2026 01:07:12 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>35F8893C-F056-4988-B6A0-75DC705B15EE</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/doha-bank-stars-league-al-duhail-cruise-past-al-shamal-40-to-return-to-winning-ways</link><title>Doha Bank Stars League: Al Duhail Cruise Past Al Shamal 4–0 to Return to Winning Ways</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - Al Duhail returned to winning form with a commanding 4–0 victory over Al Shamal at Al Bayt Stadium in the opening match of Round 5 of the Doha Bank Stars League.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 23:32:15 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>EADB43A2-2F25-45D5-9024-1CF890048315</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/al-wakrah-edge-al-gharafa-32-in-first-doha-bank-stars-league-win</link><title>Al Wakrah Edge Al Gharafa 3–2 in First Doha Bank Stars League Win</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - Al Wakrah secured their first victory of the Doha Bank Stars League season with a dramatic 3–2 win over Al Gharafa at Khalifa International Stadium.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 23:19:44 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>A90604C6-4E49-4661-A5C4-7F28E4E00593</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/doha-to-host-asian-open-beach-volleyball-tour</link><title>Doha to Host Asian Open Beach Volleyball Tour</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - Doha will host the Asian Open Beach Volleyball Tour- Doha 2026 from October 10 to 13, featuring 16 men's and 11 women's teams representing Australia, China, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Indonesia and Qatar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 22:06:52 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>C9488CC6-E559-4647-84FF-3E037854CC9C</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatars-supreme-committee-for-delivery-and-legacy-wins-ai-transformation-award</link><title>Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Wins AI Transformation Award</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has received the AI Transformation Leadership Award, recognizing its efforts to adopt AI technologies across its institutional operations.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:13:24 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>41E611BF-9456-4DD0-998B-2B40EF8B18F6</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/doha-bank-named-title-sponsor-of-qatar-ladies-open</link><title>Doha Bank Named Title Sponsor of Qatar Ladies Open</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation has announced a new partnership with Doha Bank Group, under which the Bank will become the title sponsor of the Qatar Ladies Open (WTA 1000) beginning in 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:19:49 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>3FED1BCC-89FF-4874-9BE4-DEE3655EFFAC</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-al-arabi-coaches-seek-to-win-tomorrows-match</link><title>Doha Bank Stars League: Al Sadd Al Arabi Coaches Seek to Win Tomorrow's Match</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - Al Sadd coachآ Razvan Lucescu confirmed that his team is ready to face Al Arabi on Friday in Week 5 of Doha Bank Stars League.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:02:14 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>72CA962B-401D-4B98-BD64-7BA915058F00</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/qatar-football-association-launches-official-qsl-3-website</link><title>Qatar Football Association Launches Official QSL 3 Website</title><description>Doha, October 08 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced today the launch of the visual identity and official website of the QSL 3 tournament, which is being held for the first time this season with the participation of 12 teams.</description><pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:53:02 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>07BFEF4F-62AC-4A3B-9BB5-B8ECF937D3EE</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/lusail-international-circuit-continues-support-for-community-initiatives</link><title>Lusail International Circuit Continues Support for Community Initiatives</title><description>Doha, October 07 (QNA) - Lusail International Circuit (LIC) continued its support for community initiatives by hosting a special edition of the "Track Day for All" evening, commemorating Pink October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.</description><pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 22:30:42 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>E56D0BDF-3BE5-4563-85C3-A176EAF20085</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/qatar-sets-sights-on-2036-olympics-building-on-world-cup-legacy</link><title>Qatar Sets Sights on 2036 Olympics, Building on World Cup Legacy</title><description>Doha, October 07 (QNA) - From the legacy of the World Cup to the horizons of the Olympics, Qatar is writing a new chapter in its sporting journey as it pursues its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.</description><pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:49:23 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>7DAE6E82-6631-43C8-A970-B76A0DA570E4</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/international-olympic-committee-includes-qatar-on-list-of-interested-parties-to-host-2036-olympic-and-paralympic-games</link><title>International Olympic Committee Includes Qatar on List of Interested Parties to Host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games</title><description>Doha, October 06 (QNA) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially included Qatar on the list of interested parties to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a new step in the country’s ambition to host the world’s largest sporting event.</description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:37:08 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>5C6679B2-7EF8-4B5E-9D1A-419380190717</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/qatar-stars-league-announces-best-of-the-month-awards-for-august-september</link><title>Qatar Stars League Announces Best of the Month Awards for August, September</title><description>Doha, October 06 (QNA) - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced today the winners of the Best of the Month awards for August and September in the 2026-2027 Doha Bank Stars League season, including Best Player, Best Coach and Best Under-23 Player.</description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2026 20:49:13 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>380047F8-9B49-4231-8221-5CB9F736C47B</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/6/1362-participants-take-part-in-summer-of-sports-for-all-race-series</link><title>1,362 Participants Take Part in "Summer of Sports for All" Race Series</title><description>Doha, October 06 (QNA) - The Qatar Sports for All Federation concluded its "Summer of Sports for All 2026" race series, held at the Aspire Indoor Track, with 1,362 male and female participants of various ages and nationalities.</description><pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:34:09 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>6AD9339F-29C8-405F-8938-E7B8AD14550C</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qatar-padel-federation-president-asian-games-gold-a-source-of-pride-for-qatari-sport</link><title>Qatar Padel Federation President: Asian Games Gold a Source of Pride for Qatari Sport</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - HE President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation, Nasser bin Ghanim Al Khelaifi, said the Qatar padel team's gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan, in the sport's first appearance in the official Asian Games program, was a historic achievement and a source of pride for Qatari sport.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:36:35 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>63A38E71-1CE9-4B89-BB07-90D2AD1EBBBA</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/ifha-upgrades-hh-the-amir-trophy-to-group-1-international-status</link><title>IFHA Upgrades HH the Amir Trophy to Group 1 International Status</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has officially granted Group 1 International status to HH the Amir Trophy, the flagship Thoroughbred feature of the HH the Amir Sword Festival.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 20:42:29 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>678236AD-42B1-408D-96E0-655FC55812FD</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/doha-hosts-3rd-round-of-west-asia-beach-volleyball-tour</link><title>Doha Hosts 3rd Round of West Asia Beach Volleyball Tour</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Al Gharafa Beach Volleyball Centre is set to host the third round of the West Asia Men's and Women's Beach Volleyball Tour on Tuesday through Oct. 9, featuring 15 teams representing Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Lebanon.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 20:11:12 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>9996D3E4-41AE-4EF7-A411-4CF74541983F</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/aichi-nagoya-2026-historic-18-medal-haul-fuels-qatars-rising-ambitions</link><title>Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Historic 18-Medal Haul Fuels Qatar's Rising Ambitions</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Qatar brought the curtain down on their campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan, with a historic haul of 18 medals - six golds, six silvers and six bronzes - setting a new benchmark in the nation's history of appearances at the continental Games after surpassing their previous haul of 14 medals at Hangzhou 2022, held in 2023.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 19:01:27 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>A86CD185-B655-4807-9025-012100338846</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/international-media-highlight-qatars-receipt-of-asian-games-2030-flag</link><title>International Media Highlight Qatar's Receipt of Asian Games 2030 Flag</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Qatar's hosting of the 21st Asian Games, Doha 2030, has garnered widespread attention from Asian and international media following the official handover of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag at the conclusion of Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games in Japan.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 18:19:51 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>66BB5375-25E4-48D9-B41B-B8462B9BAB9F</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qoc-secretary-general-qatars-participation-in-aichi-nagoya-2026-has-been-positive-impressive</link><title>QOC Secretary-General: Qatar's Participation in Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Has Been Positive, Impressive</title><description>Nagoya, (Japan), October 05 (QNA) - HE Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, said Qatar's participation in the 20th Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 was positive and achieved its intended goals</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 18:08:23 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>85C2EFEE-35DB-4987-8AF4-0AC6514EC763</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qsfa-launches-inaugural-athletics-championship-for-girls-primary-schools</link><title>QSFA Launches Inaugural Athletics Championship for Girls' Primary Schools</title><description>Doha, October 05 (QNA) - Students from 12 girls' primary schools nationwide took part in the inaugural Sports for All Athletics Championship, organized by the Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted by Maymouna Bint Al Harith Primary School for Girls.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 16:11:39 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>B41B1A58-2ECC-4754-B69D-B86B6667C064</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/qcsf-padel-tournament-wraps-up</link><title>QCSF Padel Tournament Wraps Up</title><description>Doha, October 04 (QNA) - The QCSF Padel Tournament Season 2026-2027 has concluded following four days of competition. Organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) in collaboration with the Qatar Padel Federation and Qatar Foundation, the event was held at The Dome courts at Qatar Foundation and attracted enthusiastic participation, underscoring the sport's growing popularity within the university community.</description><pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2026 00:58:58 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>DD43CDE1-264F-43DC-92BF-73DFEF58CB42</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/2026-qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe-in-france-concludes</link><title>2026 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France Concludes</title><description>Paris, October 04 (QNA) - The 2026 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe concluded this evening at the Paris Longchamp racecourse in Paris.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 23:21:45 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>89AD20A8-7D3C-437F-B4D4-97E68939EE98</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/gold-and-bronze-for-team-qatar-equestrian-on-final-day-of-aichi-nagoya-2026</link><title>Gold and Bronze for Team Qatar Equestrian on Final Day of Aichi-Nagoya 2026</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - Team Qatar's equestrian riders claimed two medals — one gold and one bronze — as competition concluded at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 23:20:09 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>620AFE7E-6660-4896-9973-9035DEB7743C</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/new-identity-of-doha-2030-unveiled-at-closing-ceremony-of-asian-games-aichinagoya</link><title>New Identity of Doha 2030 Unveiled at Closing Ceremony of Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - Under the slogan "The Games We Live For," the new identity of the Doha 2030 Asian Games was unveiled on Sunday, coinciding with the handover ceremony of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Flag at the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 22:53:26 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>E2DA018E-2438-4439-AE9A-DEE382AB80BC</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qoc-president-honors-qatari-riders-members-of-administrative-team-at-asian-games</link><title>QOC President Honors Qatari Riders, Members of Administrative Team at Asian Games</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani honored Qatari riders Faleh Al Ajami and Bassem Mohammed at a ceremony held at Qatar House in Nagoya.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 21:51:17 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>8E223168-AFC2-42E1-BCCD-9D8AAA04174F</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/oca-president-welcomes-asia-to-doha-2030-asian-games</link><title>OCA President Welcomes Asia to Doha 2030 Asian Games</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani invited Asian youth to meet again in Doha in four years, when Qatar hosts the 21st Asian Games in 2030, emphasizing that passing the Asian Games from Japan to Qatar embodies the extension of the Games' mission and values ​​across the continent.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 21:25:44 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>291FBB83-55FB-457D-BD33-200424EEA01D</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/olympic-champion-mutaz-barshim-doha-2030-offers-new-generation-of-athletes-an-exceptional-chance-to-compete-inspire</link><title>Olympic Champion Mutaz Barshim: Doha 2030 Offers New Generation of Athletes an Exceptional Chance to Compete, Inspire</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - Qatari Olympic and world champion Mutaz Barshim described the 21st Asian Games Doha 2030 as an exceptional opportunity for a new generation of athletes to compete at the highest level, inspire others, and explore the vast horizons and opportunities that sport can offer.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:57:26 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>833FBD08-C99A-4FD8-9BC9-2E6BD3C1AD84</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/doha-2030-ceo-affirms-commitment-to-hosting-games-befitting-qatar-asi</link><title>Doha 2030 CEO Affirms Commitment to Hosting Games Befitting Qatar, Asi</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - CEO of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain affirmed that the handover of the Asian Games flag in Nagoya, Japan, marks a significant milestone for the State of Qatar and the official launch of preparations to host the major continental sporting event.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:33:29 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>3A4A1E3A-98AD-4792-9823-48D2C478C53B</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qosm-director-to-qna-qatars-asian-games-flag-handover-marks-milestone-in-sporting-history</link><title>QOSM Director to QNA: Qatar's Asian Games Flag Handover Marks Milestone in Sporting History</title><description>Doha, October 04 (QNA) - Director of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), Abdullah Al Mulla, said Qatar's receipt of the flag for the 21st Asian Games, Doha 2030, marks an important milestone in the country's sporting history and signals the start of preparations for the continental event.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:31:34 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>24B45678-3057-4F2E-A127-2FB538560F4C</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qoc-secretary-general-says-doha-2030-will-offer-exceptional-experience-for-asian-sports</link><title>QOC Secretary-General Says Doha 2030 Will Offer Exceptional Experience for Asian Sports</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 04 (QNA) - Qatar is preparing with enthusiasm to host the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030, HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia and a member of the board of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee, said.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:19:03 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>34972910-057A-4954-9A48-D7D3657ADB1F</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/qoc-first-vice-president-doha-2030-asian-games-mark-a-watershed-moment-for-qatari-sports</link><title>QOC First Vice President: Doha 2030 Asian Games Mark a Watershed Moment for Qatari Sports</title><description>Nagoya (Japan), October 04 (QNA) - HE First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana said receiving the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag marks a historic watershed moment for Qatari sports and officially sets extensive preparations in motion to host the Doha 2030 21st Asian Games.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 19:17:53 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>80CD2FAA-2FE8-419E-8B9F-98A86ADCF177</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/gulf-cup-27-qatar-coach-disappointed-after-penalty-shootout-semifinal-loss</link><title>Gulf Cup 27: Qatar Coach Disappointed After Penalty Shootout Semifinal Loss</title><description>Jeddah, October 04 (QNA) - Julen Lopetegui, head coach of the Qatar national football team, expressed deep disappointment after his side fell 3-2 on penalties to Saudi Arabia following a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time on Saturday in the semifinals of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.</description><pubDate>Sun, 4 Oct 2026 00:38:14 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>42350928-A18F-4A9D-A853-08331534734E</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/gulf-cup-27-qatar-lose-to-saudi-arabia-on-penalties-in-semifinal</link><title>Gulf Cup 27: Qatar Lose to Saudi Arabia on Penalties in Semifinal</title><description>Jeddah, October 03 (QNA) - Qatar's national football team lost to Saudi Arabia 3-2 on penalties after the teams played to a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time in their Gulf Cup 27 semifinal on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 23:07:45 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>0C295962-5AD1-42E8-AC6D-3593545AEDFB</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/asian-games-qatar-win-historic-padel-gold-claim-third-straight-beach-volleyball-title</link><title>Asian Games: Qatar Win Historic Padel Gold, Claim Third Straight Beach Volleyball Title</title><description>Nagoya, October 03 (QNA) - The Team Qatar delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games celebrated a historic achievement Saturday, as the national padel team clinched the gold medal on the sport's Asian Games debut, with Qatar's Rashid Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf thrashing Malaysia in straight sets in the final.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 21:40:20 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>D13F52AA-E2B3-44AD-9FC8-55D20552C6F7</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/sc-showcases-qatars-volunteering-legacy-at-bayt-qatar-in-asian-games-2026</link><title>SC Showcases Qatar's Volunteering Legacy at Bayt Qatar in Asian Games 2026</title><description>Nagoya, Japan, October 03 (QNA) - The Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) showcased the legacy of its Qatar Volunteer Programme at Bayt Qatar, as part of the Asian Games 2026, which took place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 21:01:35 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>79C46EFB-C715-4A09-A081-4D76E4967495</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/oca-president-crowns-qatar-with-padel-gold-at-asian-games</link><title>OCA President Crowns Qatar With Padel Gold at Asian Games</title><description>Nagoya, October 03 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani presented the gold medal to Qatar's Rashed Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf after they won the men's padel competition at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 19:35:06 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>0A5349E6-E79A-47AC-9C19-4A96BBA58168</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/qatar-sports-for-all-federation-to-organize-event-for-women-and-girls-tomorrow</link><title>Qatar Sports for All Federation to Organize Event for Women and Girls Tomorrow</title><description>Doha, October 03 (QNA) - The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA), under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will launch a series of Sports for All activities for women and girls of all ages at Ruqaya Preparatory School for Girls in the Umm Al Seneem area on Sunday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 17:49:15 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>78CC4184-FA81-435E-8CEF-D986568027CD</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/asian-games-team-qatars-rashid-and-mashari-win-padel-gold-after-beating-malaysian-pair</link><title>Asian Games: Team Qatar’s Rashid and Mashari Win Padel Gold after Beating Malaysian Pair</title><description>Nagoya (Japan), October 03 (QNA) - Team Qatar's Rashid Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf clinched the gold medal for the first time in history after defeating their Malaysian counterparts in straight sets today. </description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 15:17:53 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>C0D9DE0B-F036-4A86-BB99-8B22C9449FB5</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/asian-games-qatar-claims-third-straight-beach-volleyball-gold</link><title>Asian Games: Qatar Claims Third Straight Beach Volleyball Gold</title><description>Nagoya (Japan), October 03 (QNA) - Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan cemented their Asian Games dominance on Saturday, defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the men's beach volleyball final to capture a third consecutive gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 11:15:46 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>B0D05AC1-A0D5-4FA3-B164-3916D8F07248</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/al-shaqab-racing-wins-two-qatar-arabian-horse-trophies-at-qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe</link><title>Al Shaqab Racing Wins Two Qatar Arabian Horse Trophies at Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe</title><description>Paris, October 02 (QNA) - Two Group 1 races for purebred Arabian horses were held at the start of the major races accompanying the 2026 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at the Saint-Cloud Racecourse in Paris, France, on Friday. </description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 01:02:36 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>D0962CC8-D36B-4567-8E2C-EDCD7C7DC723</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/3/qrec-chairman-to-qna-qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe-showcases-purebred-arabian-horses-qatars-heritage</link><title>QREC Chairman to QNA: Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Showcases Purebred Arabian Horses, Qatar's Heritage</title><description>Doha, October 02 (QNA) - Chairman of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah said the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, held in France, has become a significant platform for showcasing Qatar's commitment to horse racing to the tens of thousands of European spectators who attend annually, firmly placing the country on the global horse racing map.</description><pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2026 00:10:36 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>608212FB-5911-4954-8931-A21275B828EC</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/qatar-advances-to-asian-games-padel-final-after-defeating-iran</link><title>Qatar Advances to Asian Games Padel Final After Defeating Iran</title><description>Nagoya, October 02 (QNA) - Qatar's Rashed Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf have reached the men's padel final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.</description><pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:12:18 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>C71BE6E9-1FE8-4397-AF0B-9C8EFB79342B</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/2/arabian-gulf-cup-qatar-set-to-meet-saudi-arabia-in-the-semi-final-tomorrow</link><title>Arabian Gulf Cup: Qatar Set to Meet Saudi Arabia in the Semi-Final Tomorrow</title><description>Jeddah, October 02 (QNA) - The Qatar national football team will be seeking a place in the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, currently being held in Jeddah, when they face Saudi Arabia tomorrow, Saturday, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in the semifinals.</description><pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2026 12:28:28 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>AD7B2539-F8DF-428B-A2E4-F16C69806BD6</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/qatar-prix-de-larc-de-triomphe-events-to-kick-off-at-paris-saint-cloud</link><title>Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Events to Kick off at Paris' Saint-Cloud</title><description>Paris, October 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meeting gets under way on Friday at Paris's Saint-Cloud racecourse, with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club sponsoring the event, which runs through October 5.</description><pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:11:45 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>FF4066FC-81CB-4224-9CB3-307E55BE42FD</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/aichi-nagoya-2026-qatars-padel-team-thrash-kuwait-storm-into-quarterfinals</link><title>Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Qatar's Padel Team Thrash Kuwait, Storm Into Quarterfinals</title><description>Nagoya (Japan), September 30 (QNA) - The Qatari duo of Rashid Nawaf and Mashari Nawaf advanced to the quarterfinals of the padel competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:40:44 Z</pubDate></item><item><guid>E011885B-8AAA-4944-A6E6-67CC8649FF2B</guid><link>https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/qoa-concludes-sports-policies-and-legal-frameworks-in-sport-course</link><title>QOA Concludes Sports Policies and Legal Frameworks in Sport Course</title><description>Doha, September 30 (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) concluded its Sports Policies and Legal Frameworks in Sport course, held over three days with the participation of professionals and stakeholders from the sports sector both within and outside the State of Qatar.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:10:59 Z</pubDate></item></channel></rss>