Sport LocalSport Localen8689834D-36FC-422B-828F-0E0EAF5B455Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/qsfa-concludes-summer-program-for-school-studentsDoha, August 26 (QNA) - The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA), operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has concluded its 2026 summer program.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:33 Z44A632EF-D5D7-473B-A652-2276774FE1C6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/qsl-holds-technical-meeting-for-qatar-cup-2026-semifinalsDoha, August 26 (QNA) - As part of preparations for the Qatar Cup 2026, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) held Technical Meeting for the semifinals on Wednesday.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:25 Z148E6263-9681-4336-9BAC-4B3F553FDEFChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/lusail-international-circuit-named-most-improved-in-sustainable-circuits-index-2026Doha, August 25 (QNA) - In a new achievement reflecting the growing momentum of its sustainability journey, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has been named the Most Improved and Biggest Mover circuit in the Sustainable Circuits Index 2026.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:52:05 ZCB7C6AF3-17D9-421B-94A5-E0A2D0ED12DDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/qsfa-organizes-a-package-of-sports-activities-for-womenDoha, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Sports for All Federation (QSFA), under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, is organizing a new package of sports activities and programs dedicated to women and girls, as part of the Sports for All calendar, with the aim of enhancing sports participation and expanding the base of female participants from different age groups, in recognition of the role of women in society and in an effort to involve the largest possible number of them in sports activities.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:10:09 Z37D75A1A-475E-43BC-B1AA-E1002819D0C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/aspetar-study-links-oral-health-problems-to-injury-risk-in-elite-footballersDoha, August 24 (QNA) - Aspetar, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, has published a pioneering clinical study showing that oral diseases are highly prevalent among elite national-team footballers and may be linked to pain and an increased risk of injury on the pitch.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:28:23 ZF351BD32-8E3D-4626-AC1F-54BCF41BBB97https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/strong-clashes-as-doha-2026-u-17-volleyball-world-championship-round-of-16-beginsDoha, August 24 (QNA) - The Round of 16 of the FIVB U-17 Volleyball World Championship "Doha 2026" will begin Tuesday, with eight strong matches as the tournament enters its knockout stage. The competition is being held in Doha and runs until Aug. 29.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:07:51 ZEC5015FC-FD0C-4A4A-98E5-3347E03164CDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-continues-preparing-for-match-against-china-within-qualifiers-for-fiba-basketball-world-cup-2027Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar men's national basketball team continues its intensive preparations ahead of its upcoming clash with China on Thursday at Al Janoub Indoor Arena, as part of the second stage of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:38:21 ZDE9317A4-218C-4F6B-8B17-031162EAD720https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-junior-open-squash-championship-to-begin-tomorrowDoha, August 24 (QNA) - The 2026 Qatar Junior Open Squash Championship will begin on Tuesday, organized by the Qatar Squash Federation under the umbrella of the Asian Squash Federation at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex over three days, with the participation of promising players from Qatar and a number of countries.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:06:03 ZA37FAFEF-0865-4130-ADAE-DE439B0012B9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-u-19-handball-team-reach-asian-championship-quarter-finalsAmman, August 24, 2026 (QNA) - The Qatar U-19 handball team advanced to the quarter-finals of the 11th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship, after securing their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding 42-29 win over Syria today in their final Group B match.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:54:45 Z069E2C19-5313-4232-88C3-0DD6F3DC075Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-paramotor-team-crowned-poland-open-champions-with-three-golds-one-silverWarsaw, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar paramotor team, affiliated with the Qatar Air Sports Committee at the Special Forces, were crowned champions of the Poland Open, after securing three gold medals and one silver at the competition held from August 18 to 22.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:54:00 ZBCCDAE75-AA8B-48FA-9EB2-4DAE86CAEF90https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/gulf-champions-cup-al-duhail-drawn-in-group-a-qatar-sc-in-group-bDoha, August 24 (QNA) - The draw for the third edition of the Gulf Club Champions League for the 2026-27 football season was held today, with Al Duhail and Qatar SC representing Qatari football in the regional competition.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:29:35 ZB815150B-70B9-4667-95C4-9EEE372C21C1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-to-compete-in-fiba-3x3-youth-nations-league-2026-asia-westpacific-in-singapore-mondaySingapore, August 23 (QNA) - Qatar's men and women's U23 3x3 basketball teams are intensively preparing for of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League 2026 - Asia West/Pacific taking place in Singapore.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:54:50 ZBD200DFD-0934-4A02-B760-54A40FB8614Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/fivb-u17-world-championship-doha-2026-tunisia-and-egypt-advance-to-round-of-16Doha, August 23 (QNA) - Tunisia and Egypt secured their places in the Round of 16 at the FIVB U17 World Championship Doha 2026, with Tunisia finishing second in Group A on six points, while Egypt booked their place in the next round with four points, level with Turkiye in Group D.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:11:36 Z7262A5CB-A620-48BE-A4E1-0796CD2769D5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/qatar-team-finish-third-in-round-four-of-european-le-mans-seriesBrussels, August 23 (QNA) - Qatar Team finished third in the LMGT3 category at the fourth round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), held over a four-hour endurance race at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:11:14 Z04A8E344-AB1E-4FD9-985E-A4BBA063FF9Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/qatars-u19-handball-team-defeat-iran-in-asian-championshipAmman, August 23 (QNA) - The Qatar U-19 handball team continued their winning run at the 11th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship, underway in Amman, through August 31, defeating Iran 24-22 on Sunday in the third round of Group B.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:29:21 Z2E35765D-D56E-42B9-9FDF-0EFB93AA925Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/saleh-al-abidi-clinches-senior-individual-gold-for-qatar-at-cism-world-military-parachuting-championshipBratislava, August 23 (QNA) - Qatari skydiver Saleh Al Abidi clinched the gold medal in the Senior Individual category of the Accuracy Landing competition, concluding his participation in the 48th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2026, hosted by Slovakia from Aug. 14 to 23.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:09:43 ZB58076AE-34C0-4343-9E3A-1010B35D922Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/qbf-unveils-calendar-for-2026-2027-sports-seasonDoha, August 22 (QNA) - The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has unveiled the calendar for the 2026-2027 sports season, outlining the start dates for men's and age-group competitions, as well as the formats for the various tournaments, as part of preparations for the new season.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:35:52 ZC556B4A7-8A70-404D-87DD-AB2D8E081D8Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/al-duhail-sc-boulbina-transfers-to-saudi-al-diriyah-clubDoha, August 22 (QNA) - Al Duhail Sports Club has agreed to the transfer of Algerian international player, Adel Boulbina, to the Saudi Side Al Diriyah Club.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:11:33 Z9DDB8189-7D70-45EA-B67E-E5D0F6D989C5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-start-campaign-with-a-3-1-win-over-al-ahliDoha, August 22 (QNA) - Defending champions Al Sadd began their 2026-2027 Doha Bank Stars League campaign with a 3-1 win over Al Ahli at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:34:40 ZE2DADB54-6BD3-45ED-8D31-B6A3FA4E911Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/qatar-face-tunisia-in-final-round-1-match-at-fivb-boys-u17-world-championshipDoha, August 22 (QNA) - Qatar's U17 volleyball team will conclude their campaign in the preliminary round of the FIVB Boys' U17 World Championship on Sunday, when they face Tunisia in the third and final round of Pool A at 5pm at the Women's Sports Hall in Aspire Zone.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:56:49 ZF51441CD-748A-4082-B316-F895915957B5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/doha-bank-stars-league-al-duhail-beat-al-sailiya-2-0Doha, August 22 (QNA) - Al Duhail opened their Doha Bank Stars League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Al Sailiya at Al-Bayt Stadium on Saturday.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:52:49 Z68774CD7-B6F3-4422-ABEB-BB70E35CA773https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/qatar-cricket-chief-elected-to-asian-cricket-council-executive-boardBangkok, August 22 (QNA) - President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al-Thani has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the QCA.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:29:19 Z6C212F55-E0E5-4740-AC72-DBC548F7265Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/qatar-u19-handball-team-to-face-iran-in-asian-championshipAmman, August 22 (QNA) - Qatar's U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in the third round of Group B at the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship, held in Amman, Jordan through Aug 31.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:16:19 Z052EC8DF-BE63-4898-85AF-5EA4A4DEBAF3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/22/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-hit-by-triple-injury-blow-ahead-of-league-campaignDoha, August 22 (QNA) - Al Sadd have suffered an early injury setback with three first-team players - Spaniard Rafa Mojica, Malian Mohamed Camara and Algerian Abdel Samad Bounacer - ruled out of upcoming Qatar Stars League matches.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:05:27 ZD107A1B2-25B7-4AA2-BAA3-A841C5A25E12https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/doha-bank-stars-league-al-arabi-al-shamal-play-to-2-2-drawDoha, August 21 (QNA) - Al Arabi and Al Shamal played to a 2-2 draw at Al Thumama Stadium in the opening round of the 2026-2027 Doha Bank Stars League.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:45:42 ZEC2780EF-7E46-4E33-BDCD-023C5C5FE728https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/qatar-u-17-volleyball-team-lose-to-france-at-doha-2026-world-championshipDoha, August 21 (QNA) - Qatar's U-17 volleyball team lost 3-0 to France on Friday in their second Group A match at the FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship Doha 2026, currently being held in Doha until Aug. 29.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:29:28 ZC3B9F01B-9116-448B-8DDE-0F9D0F324469https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/doha-bank-stars-league-al-gharafa-open-campaign-with-2-1-win-over-al-shahaniyaDoha, August 21 (QNA) - Al Gharafa began their 2026-27 Doha Bank Stars League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Al Shahaniya at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:39:45 Z75F64B22-E08A-40D3-AC28-1387ECD80B21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/qatar-u19-handball-team-defeat-kuwait-in-asian-championshipAmman, August 21 (QNA) - Qatar's U19 handball team continued their positive run at the 11th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship in Amman, defeating Kuwait 30-19 on Friday in the second round of Group B.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:31:08 Z2177844F-B67D-460B-B3C9-180F213913B1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/qasc-secretary-general-military-world-skydiving-championship-key-to-team-developmentBratislava, August 21 (QNA) - Secretary-General of the Qatar Air Sports Committee (QASC) Captain Hazza Hamad Al Attiya said the participation of Qatar's national skydiving team in the Military World Skydiving Championship in Slovakia represents an important opportunity to enhance the team's level through competition against the world's top teams.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:32:22 Z1A9EC34D-0BEB-4D33-83C1-633C1F9C6655https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/qsl-al-sadd-al-ahli-eye-strong-season-openersDoha, August 21 (QNA) - Al Sadd and Al Ahli are set to begin their 2026-2027 Qatar Stars League campaigns tomorrow, Saturday, when they meet at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in the opening round.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:13:50 Z3EE3DED3-08A5-49AF-B81C-5D46148B83FAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/basketball-qatar-u18-lose-to-japan-in-asia-cupAhmedabad, August 21 (QNA) - The Qatar national under-18 basketball team lost 80-75 to Japan today in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, currently being held in Ahmedabad, India, bringing Qatar's participation in the tournament to an end.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:52:33 ZA930FB55-A1B0-432E-827C-90F8B403B5DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/doha-bank-stars-league-al-rayyan-start-their-campaign-with-lusail-victoryDoha, August 20 (QNA) - Al Rayyan defeated Lusail 1-0 today in the second match of the opening round of the 2026-2027 Qatar Football League (Doha Bank Stars League), played at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:45:48 Z34C5D230-8FC7-4BF9-9104-7BE7B2A6BEEFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/21/qatars-saif-al-din-mohamed-sets-new-pole-vault-recordWarsaw, August 21 (QNA) - Qatar's national athletics team pole vaulter Saif Al Din Mohamed set a new Qatari record in the pole vault at the Sopot Athletics Meet in Poland on Thursday.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:13:21 ZE84FB334-E35E-4CB0-9495-9035E27AD798https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/doha-bank-stars-league-al-wakra-qatar-share-spoils-in-opening-matchDoha, August 20 (QNA) - Al Wakrah and Qatar SC drew 2-2 in their match today at Lusail Stadium, which opened the first round of the 2026-2027 Qatar Football League (Doha Bank Stars League) season.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:33:07 Z9ABBBE92-BB6A-4F7F-A865-027FBB6BCEE0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/qatar-wins-20-medals-at-west-asia-table-tennis-championship-in-jordanAmman, August 20 (QNA) - Qatar's national table tennis team players won 20 medals (four gold, two silver and 14 bronze) at the West Asia Table Tennis Championships for national teams, hosted in the Jordanian capital, Amman.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:39:10 ZAD0C7091-A596-4538-9439-299EDFA5948Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/qatar-u-19-handball-team-defeats-saudi-arabiaAmman, August 20 (QNA) - The Qatar U-19 handball team defeated Saudi Arabia 30-22 on Thursday in the opening round of Group B at the Asian U-19 Handball Championship, currently being held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, through August 31.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:52:25 Z7B0FF547-8F8D-4734-B0BF-02EB4429BC37https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/qfa-organizes-training-camp-for-promising-referees-ahead-of-new-seasonDoha, August 20 (QNA) - The Refereeing Department of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced that it will hold a domestic training camp for referee assessors and promising referees from August 25 to 29, in preparation for the start of youth competitions for the 2026-27 sports season.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:57:58 Z0E95DEAA-963E-4366-B90C-76045EE7EE87https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/fivb-boys-u17-world-championship-doha-2026-qatar-take-on-france-fridayDoha, August 20 (QNA) - Qatar's U17 volleyball team will face France tomorrow, Friday, in their second match in Pool A of the FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship, currently being held in Doha, at the Women's Sports Hall in Aspire Zone.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:25 Z7E40190C-C36E-4CE4-9412-9735D5D47BB9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/doha-bank-stars-league-al-gharafa-al-shahania-coaches-affirm-readiness-for-strong-start-to-new-seasonDoha, August 20 (QNA) - Al Gharafa head coach Pedro Martins of Portugal affirmed Thursday that his squad are ready to face Al Shahaniya in the opening round of the Doha Bank Stars League, slated for Friday.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:18 Z3E66B03B-0688-4669-AAA6-6427818FB8E1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/20/qfa-president-underlines-consultation-governance-in-asian-football-systemDoha, August 20 (QNA) - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and sound institutional governance, stressed QFA President, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:35:39 Z590F984C-78EE-4364-B2F7-8D864F9BBF9Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/qatar-u-17-volleyball-team-loses-to-venezuela-in-world-championship-openerDoha, August 19 (QNA) - The Qatar U-17 volleyball team began its campaign in the Doha 2026 World Championship with a 3-0 defeat to Venezuela, losing 25-16, 25-16 and 25-23 in their Group A opener at Aspire on Wednesday.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:51:31 Z3C86F567-FC81-4427-8526-1B67045A7B28https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/qmmf-announces-qatar-international-baja-detailsDoha, August 19 (QNA) - The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has published Rally Guide 1 and released initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:23:19 Z4F6A8D42-64A8-43B6-8D09-39E9398DE55Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/al-rayyan-lusail-coaches-confirm-readiness-for-openerDoha, August 19 (QNA) - The coaches of Al Rayyan and Lusail confirmed their teams' readiness for tomorrow's match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in the opening round of the 2026-27 Qatar Stars League.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:27:10 Z8B5AD462-952E-4FE5-B221-62B3797AFC5Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/al-gharafa-sign-frank-magri-for-two-seasonsDoha, August 19 (QNA) - Al Gharafa Club announced on Wednesday the signing of Cameroonian player Frank Magri, adding him to the first-team squad on a two-season contract, in preparation for the 2026-27 sports season.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:44:52 Z1CEF082F-06D8-4D17-86D1-F2821E8FD497https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/al-sailiya-sign-sanda-on-loan-extend-belhanda-dealDoha, August 19 (QNA) - Al Sailiya Club announced the signing of Cameroonian player Raoul Sanda from Qatar SC on loan until the end of the 2026-27 football season, in addition to extending the contract of its Moroccan player Younes Belhanda for another season.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:17:31 Z8B4BA890-38AD-4614-A83A-2134CFDB9BADhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/qatar-u-19-handball-team-faces-saudi-arabia-in-asian-championshipAmman, August 19 (QNA) - The Qatar U-19 handball team will face its Saudi counterpart on Thursday, in the opening round of Group B at the Asian U-19 Handball Championship, hosted by the Jordanian capital, Amman, from Aug. 20 to 31.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:01:30 ZFD4548B6-E015-44D8-B60F-A0F3EC7A07A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/qatar-basketball-team-to-play-against-japan-at-asian-u-18-championship-tomorrowNew Delhi, August 19 (QNA) - The Qatar U-18 national basketball team will play a match against Japan on Thursday, as part of the playoff round for qualification to the quarterfinals of the Asian U-18 Championship, currently taking place in Ahmedabad, India. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:27:05 Z27C3B573-63F4-4BC0-8CD1-E66D124AF26Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/qatar-sc-signs-icelandic-midfielder-aron-gunnarsson-from-al-gharafaDoha, August 19 (QNA) - Qatar Sports Club announced today that it has signed Icelandic midfielder Aron Gunnarsson from Al Gharafa to strengthen its first football team ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:09:07 ZBBC583DE-4AAD-481F-85FF-421CF7E1F83Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/doha-bank-stars-league-al-sadd-begin-title-defense-against-al-ahli-al-wakrah-face-qatar-sc-in-season-openerDoha, August 19 (QNA) - The 2026-27 Doha Bank Stars League season kicks off Thursday, with Al Wakrah facing Qatar SC at Lusail Stadium, while defending champions Al Sadd begin their title defense against Al Ahli on Saturday.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:30:21 ZD906E821-DB98-4DF5-BBF5-1421D0B1CBCDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/18/qatar-reaches-fiba-u18-asia-cup-quarterfinalsNew Delhi, August 18 (QNA) - Qatar have made the cut for the Qualification to Quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, currently taking place in India.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:23:46 Z