Sports in Qatar
Qatar is passionate about all sports, from traditional activities such as falconry and equestrian sports, to international events like the FIFA World CupTM , Asian GamesTM and Formula OneTM . Qatar Olympic Committee…
FIBA Congress Elects Qatari Prince Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani as New President
The XXII International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Congress unanimously elected Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani as FIBA’s new president for the upcoming 2023-2027 cycle, succeeding Mali’s Hamane Niang. The election was…
World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024
The World Aquatics Championships (also known as the FINA World Championships until 2022) are the World Championships for six aquatics sports: swimming, diving, high diving, open water swimming, artistic swimming,…
World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 Organising Committee Unveils Official Logo, Brand
The local organising committee of the World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 unveiled the official logo and brand of the championships, scheduled to take place in Qatar from 2 to…
Qatar Olympic Committee Releases 2023 Sports Calendar
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) released its calendar of sports events for 2023 featuring 81 sports events, including 14 major international tournaments. Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) will host the calendar’s…
Qatar Olympic Committee Announces Establishment of Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced the establishment of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) during a press conference held at its headquarters this Tuesday, 2 August. The press conference was…
Al Sadd Sports Club Opens Door for QOC Padel Tournament
The Al Sadd Sports Club indoor hall, one of the many existing world-class venues proposed for the Doha 2030 Asian Games bid, this week safely welcomed over 300 members of…
QOC Celebrates First Anniversary of ANOC World Beach Games Qatar
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) this week celebrated the first anniversary of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar held for the first time in 2019, and which saw Doha welcome over…
Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Unveils Dynamic Brand and Slogan
The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee unveiled a dynamic bid logo and slogan, which together reflect Qatar’s combined tradition, modernity and commitment to hosting a game that is meant…
Education City Golf Club to Host 2020 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters
QGA and Commercial Bank sign three-year sponsorship agreement to host the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Commercial Bank has entered a partnership agreement with Qatar Golf Association (QGA) to continue to…