Sport LocalSport Localen6D0F6AA1-52DB-4901-94CE-57870F99BE92https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/28/qfa-president-praises-level-of-competition-in-doha-bank-stars-league-252026Doha, April 28 (QNA) - HE President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain praised the high level of competition among teams in this season's Qatar Stars League, "Doha Bank Stars League."Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:20:09 Z3430AFE4-F229-4530-A8B8-87651AB82DF6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatar-wins-gold-and-silver-at-arab-athletics-championships-in-tunisTunis, April 26 (QNA) - Qatar claimed one gold and one silver medal on the opening day of the Arab U20 Athletics Championships in Tunis, which runs until April 30 and features 320 athletes representing 15 Arab nations.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:31:43 Z83D9899D-5193-4FD0-B201-29C34FC8BCB6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/qatar-olympic-academy-rolls-out-16th-advanced-sports-management-diplomaDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Qatar Olympic Academy has launched the 16th edition of its Advanced Sports Management Diploma Program, delivered in partnership with and accredited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Olympic Solidarity, and the International Olympic Academy.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:59:06 ZAD68F8C8-6CC1-4B67-A23A-6A7B056257A0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/doha-bank-stars-league-qatar-sc-al-duhail-coaches-eye-victory-in-monday-matchDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Qatar SC coach Marquez Lopez and Al Duhail Coach Djamel Belmadi spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 22 match slated for Monday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:51:17 Z45845A44-24C7-4343-8331-400682A67E4Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-al-shamal-coaches-play-for-title-on-mondayDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini and Al Shamal Coach David Prats spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 22 match slated for Monday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:26:48 ZEDDE3F4E-0743-466D-A009-36E5AE6928C7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/doha-bank-stars-league-umm-salal-al-ahli-coaches-affirm-preparedness-for-monday-matchDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Umm Salal coach Ruben Albes and Al Ahli coach Younes Ali spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 22 match, scheduled on Monday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:26:31 Z8827D034-4604-4F30-ADA1-EE1EA7E6EF3Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/doha-bank-stars-league-al-wakrah-al-sailiya-coaches-eye-victory-in-monday-faceoffDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Al Wakrah coach Jose Sierra and Al Sailiya coach Mirghani Al Zain spoke to the media ahead of their 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League Week 22 match, slated for Monday.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:26:21 Z193156AE-5AB9-43C4-88A0-86B013FA1BA2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/aspetar-implements-integrated-medical-programs-for-qatar-stars-league-playersDoha, April 26 (QNA) - Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has implemented integrated medical programs during the concluding sports season, as part of strengthening its partnership with Qatari football by providing medical support to Qatar Stars League players.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:20:49 ZD93A3F2C-B9F4-46CF-8D6D-A1DAD6BA9AC6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/26/international-sports-press-association-president-praises-qatars-olympic-council-of-asia-presidencySanya (China), April 25 (QNA) - President of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), Gianni Merlo of Italy praised the efforts of HE President of both the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Qatar Olympic Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani in strengthening Asia's role on the international sporting scene.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:38:47 Z9957280E-08C1-485F-964C-EF84A8411215https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/qatar-equestrian-tour-longines-hathab-concludes-round-11-with-high-level-competitionDoha, April 25 (QNA) - The 11th round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour "Longines Hathab," in its ninth edition, concluded today.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:37:55 Z722E8044-B1E6-413F-A595-6DB7D14D6263https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/doha-bank-stars-league-lusail-earn-historic-promotion-to-doha-bank-stars-league-al-kharaitiyat-head-to-playoffDoha, April 25 (QNA) - Lusail SC secured promotion to the Qatari football top tier, the Doha Bank Stars League, for the first time in their history after defeating Al Markhiya SC 2-0 today at Grand Hamad Stadium in Round 13 of the Second Division.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:59:06 Z48381C00-EA16-4DD1-B5C3-3A99ADE01B8Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/sanya-2026-asian-beach-games-all-qatari-showdown-in-mens-beach-volleyball-round-of-16-tomorrowSanya/China, April 25 (QNA) - The Round of 16 competitions in men's beach volleyball at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games will feature an all-Qatari clash on Sunday.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:22:15 Z014CD2E2-5876-4CEA-B361-EE27BB08EE9Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/6-silver-trophies-awarded-for-thanaya-category-on-day-8-of-the-hh-the-amirs-camel-racing-festivalDoha, April 25 (QNA) - Competitions for the Thanaya age category (general races) kicked off today on the eighth day of the annual purebred Arabian camel racing festival held for the sword of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:10:01 ZD7CE99ED-07AF-4449-979C-159530C50A76https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/thailands-prime-minister-meets-asian-olympic-council-presidentBangkok, April 25 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, met with HE President of the Asian Olympic Council Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani in Bangkok on Saturday.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:13:45 ZBB505462-6D38-4AEF-A881-0E9B2CD4F8A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/qatar-womens-sports-committee-organizes-refereeing-workshop-for-womens-footballDoha, April 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Women's Sports Committee organized a specialized refresher workshop for female football referees at its headquarters meeting hall, in cooperation with the Refereeing Department of Qatar Football Association (QFA).Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:08:27 Z2E771B50-7CC7-43FC-8C77-51A838D8DAEAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/round-11-of-qatar-equestrian-tour-longines-hathab-continuesDoha, April 24 (QNA) - Competitions continued today in the 11th round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour "Longines Hathab," now in its ninth edition. The series is organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation in partnership with Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:42 Z38927EBF-6B76-4FA0-9E1A-4BE181D77F18https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/oca-president-visits-athletes-village-at-sanya-2026-asian-beach-gamesSanya, China, April 24 (QNA) - President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Athletes' Village at the 6th Asian Beach Games, being held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:44:25 ZDA2D353E-B47A-4C5F-AC7E-C75067A1BC37https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/sanya-2026-asian-beach-games-qatari-mens-beach-volleyball-teams-qualify-for-round-of-16Sanya, China, April 24 (QNA) - The Qatari men's beach volleyball teams have qualified for the Round of 16 at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games, after securing two more victories today in the final matches of the second round of the preliminary stage.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:57:45 Z840D0F85-E38C-4EED-947C-BD4E1D44954Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/qatar-launches-community-running-sessions-to-promote-daily-physical-activityDoha, April 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Sports for All Federation has launched a new training run as part of its 365 Days of Activity program, an initiative aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles through daily exercise in public parks.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:52:03 Z3BA7AE8B-CA7E-4B8E-8BE4-D06D02B51D25https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/24/lusail-circuit-hosts-over-1200-participants-in-community-sports-eventDoha, April 24 (QNA) - Lusail International Circuit hosted a large-scale edition of its Sport for All Day, bringing together more than 1,200 runners, walkers and cyclists on its 5.38-kilometer track in Doha.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:04:54 ZA1D4493F-4625-4EBF-B845-C99A69247760https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatar-dominate-early-at-asian-beach-games-with-handball-and-volleyball-winsSanya, China, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar national beach handball team continued their strong campaign at the Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, securing back-to-back 2–0 victories over Bangladesh and Mongolia to maintain a perfect start in the group stage.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:53:10 Z455C7312-411C-43A1-9907-D12BCAF967FEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/oca-director-general-commends-sheikh-joaans-efforts-in-ensuring-continuity-of-sports-cooperationSanya/China/,April 23 (QNA) - Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Husain Al Musallam commended the efforts of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of both the OCA and the Qatar Olympic Committee, whose vision has contributed to strengthening the unity of Asian countries and ensuring the continuity of sports cooperation among all members.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:17:06 Z4A8F070C-0565-45C9-B5C4-6134FD490D34https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/qatari-national-team-to-play-friendly-match-against-el-salvador-in-preparation-for-world-cupDoha, April 23 (QNA) - Qatar's national football team will play El Salvador in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:24:08 ZF016E896-2C5F-4B9D-8FE9-D082146A03B8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/oca-president-meets-several-officials-in-chinaSanya, China, April 23 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the President of Qatar Olympic Committee, has met with HE Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for Hainan Provincial Committee Feng Fei; HE Governor of Hainan Province Liu Xiaoming; and HE Secretary of the CPC for Sanya Municipal Committee Wang Qiyang.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:51:22 ZC6D6FCC3-31ED-4C79-9CE7-E2DC3DD961EAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/sixth-asian-beach-games-sanya-2026-opens-with-qatari-participationSanya - China, April 22 (QNA) - The sixth edition of the Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 opened on Wednesday in Sanya, China.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:41:33 ZA0D47F4B-468C-44B8-9B41-F41A49618C24https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/oca-president-attends-opening-ceremony-of-asian-beach-gamesSanya, April 22 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026, which was held this evening at Yasha Park, in a vibrant celebratory atmosphere reflecting the rich cultural diversity of Asia.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:05 Z31529ECE-3EE6-43BA-86D0-D2C0DEA98F83https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/purebred-arabian-camel-for-hh-the-amirs-sword-6-silver-trophies-awarded-on-day-5Doha, April 22 (QNA) - The Jadha'a camels’ race (3-4 years old) continued Wednesday on the fifth day of the Annual Purebred Arabian Camel Racing Festival for the Sword of HH the Amir, held at Al Sheehaniya and Lebsair tracks with wide GCC participation.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:03:12 ZE9AA5B9D-8D44-4FAE-8D6E-0306E20CB9EDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/oca-president-holds-talks-with-chinese-officials-on-strengthening-asian-sports-cooperationSanya, China, April 22 (QNA) - HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the President of Qatar Olympic Committee, has met with HE State Councilor of the People's Republic of China Shen Yiqin.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:05:24 Z657CBCE7-62D8-4E29-A30E-7C9933BDABE6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/qatar-olympic-officials-inspect-team-preparation-ahead-of-asian-beach-gamesSanya, China, April 22 (QNA) - Senior officials from the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) have visited the national delegation's headquarters in Sanya, China, to review preparations for the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Hainan Province.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:29 ZC766771A-856F-4252-9458-29A2D6224F80https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/qatar-tennis-federation-discusses-2026-plansDoha, April 21 (QNA) - The Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation held its Ordinary General Assembly for the 2026 season, reviewing youth development programs and athlete preparation plans, alongside its current competitions and tournaments.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:43:02 Z66E68397-D5F2-4D64-8FC3-3CA049CB2858https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/qsl-icss-highlight-commitment-to-integrity-ahead-of-doha-bank-stars-league-final-roundDoha, April 21 (QNA) - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) and International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have reaffirmed their commitment to integrity ahead of the final round of Doha Bank Stars League.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:23:07 Z391BA8BD-5868-4A12-A4EA-EF8B04A9AF28https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/20/afc-announces-aspetar-as-official-medical-partnerDoha, April 20 (QNA) - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced ASPETAR, one of the world's foremost orthopaedic and sports medicine hospitals, as its Official Medical Partner of all major AFC club competitions as well as several national team competitions through to June 2029.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:06:28 Z1CA3001F-8EE9-4904-8E0A-C7DC0D483F21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/20/electronic-qatar-stars-league-kicks-off-mondayDoha, April 19 (QNA) - The 3rd edition of the Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) commences on Monday.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:06:34 Z33FC970B-2BAE-405F-AC7A-4ED3C3B83D2Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/20/team-qatar-wins-992-am-class-in-second-round-of-24h-seriesBrussels, April 19 (QNA) - Team Qatar delivered a standout performance at the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the 24H Series European endurance championship, held over three days at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, clinching the 992-AM class title and finishing second overall in the 992 category.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:19:30 Z51F1EE24-1D50-4FA6-8BF9-B46CF4549A25https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/19/doha-bank-stars-league-qatar-sc-handed-30-defeat-discipline-ruling-reignites-title-raceDoha, April 19 (QNA) - In a dramatic turn of events in the Doha Bank Stars League, the Disciplinary Committee of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has awarded Al Shamal a 3-0 victory over Qatar SC following their postponed Round 17 clash.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:39:21 Z7BBB431D-F44E-4ED8-8E7E-2DEED70723A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/two-matches-kick-off-quarterfinals-of-hh-the-amir-cup-basketball-tournamentDoha, April 17 (QNA) - Two matches will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at Al Gharafa Sports Club's arena in the quarterfinals of HH the Amir Cup basketball tournament for men for the 2025-2026 season.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:26:20 Z8704A549-7199-4543-BD2D-81F29588B4C2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/hh-the-amir-cup-2026-quarter-finals-to-be-held-on-may-1Doha, April 17 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced that the quarter-finals of the 54th edition of HH the Amir Cup 2026 will be held on May 1.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:12:49 ZB5617123-4425-46E8-BB02-647E2AABC494https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/al-arabi-win-qatar-basketball-cup-for-fifth-timeDoha, April 17 (QNA) - Al Arabi SC won the Qatar Basketball Cup for the fifth time in its history, defeating Al Shamal Club 77-71 in the final match held Thursday at the Al Gharafa Arena.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:10:28 Z9D3E19D6-3DAC-4744-9926-8AD646E4C2ABhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/qatar-athletics-federation-to-hold-qatar-cup-on-april-28Doha, April 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) has announced that it will hold the Qatar Cup Athletics Championship on April 28 and 29, taking into account the upcoming schedule of international competitions.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:40:39 Z2780D6EF-C7F9-4B92-9984-069D6576D134https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/qatar-stars-league-reschedules-qatar-cup-2026-in-next-season-callendarDoha, April 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) has decided to reschedule Qatar Cup 2026, to be included in 2026-2027 season calendar.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:41:24 ZF2B30CAA-CA32-4D4E-887C-84E8AF36CA6Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/amir-cup-final-2026-set-to-take-place-on-9-mayDoha, April 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced that the Amir Cup Final 2026 will take place on 9 May at Khalifa International Stadium. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:58:29 ZDBFED29D-8581-4777-9472-05BB0A166B81https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/basketball-qatar-sc-reaches-quarter-finals-of-amir-cupDoha, April 15 (QNA) - Qatar SC reached the quarterfinals of the Amir Cup for men’s basketball, after defeating Al Khor 92-72.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:58:39 ZFF080817-E704-4ECA-819D-FECCC48CD870https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/qatar-basketball-federation-unveils-new-design-for-hh-the-amir-cup-shieldDoha, April 15 (QNA) - The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has unveiled the new design of the HH the Amir Cup basketball shield for the 2025–2026 season, alongside enhanced financial rewards to boost competition.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:23:22 Z4D912791-9A8B-4B00-96A4-3C04270223BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/qatar-olympic-academy-concludes-sports-villages-management-courseDoha, April 15 (QNA) - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) concluded its three-day Sports Villages Management course, which saw the participation of over 70 trainees from within and outside Qatar, representing various professional and academic disciplines.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:06:28 ZE26B2A42-F455-45D6-A523-DC448D3C4D93https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/15/qatars-beach-handball-team-leaves-for-china-to-participate-in-6th-asian-gamesDoha, April 15 (QNA) - Team Qatar's beach handball squad leaves for China on Wednesday to compete in the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026, running from April 22 to 30.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:48:36 Z9D8EFF4F-92E4-447F-9980-AE7A1E23BA88https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/14/qatar-basketball-federation-adopts-new-statutes-disciplinary-regulations-for-2026Doha, April 14 (QNA) - The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) adopted Tuesday its new statutes during a supplementary session of its Extraordinary General Assembly meeting for the 2025-2026 sports season.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:22:10 Z6B0FF0CC-5FFB-40EE-8328-7733C3C55DA1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/14/president-of-qoc-crowns-al-rayyan-as-hh-the-amir-handball-cup-championsDoha, April 13 (QNA) - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani has crowned Al Rayyan as champions of HH the Amir Handball Cup for the 2025–2026 season, after defeating Al Arabi 28–26.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:37:33 Z5BB1E1E4-1245-47E8-87D3-3DB11438EB51https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/14/al-sadd-win-doha-bank-stars-league-titleDoha, April 13 (QNA) - Al Sadd were determined Doha Bank Stars League champions.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:06:45 ZAFDE9EF3-42F3-4F3D-958B-C35137456B64https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/13/draw-for-fei-group-vii-finals-takes-place-tomorrowDoha, April 13 (QNA) - The draw for the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Group VII Finals will take place here on Tuesday, in the Multi-function Hall of the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:21:52 Z3F87CA14-EDE1-4BCA-BB7F-4E94AEB8C0A3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/13/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sailiya-defeat-al-arabi-in-week-17-postponed-matchDoha, April 13 (QNA) - Al Sailiya claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Arabi in their rescheduled Week 17 match of 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium on Monday.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:21:33 Z