Sports / Qatar Sport

Qatar ExxonMobil Open: Promising trio looks to shine in new season 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Emerging Croatian star Borna Coric, Russian Andrey Rublev and Mirza Basic are just a step away from fame and fortune. The trio...

ExxonMobil adds more to Public Village 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: In partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), ExxonMobil Qatar title sponsor of the ExxonMobil Open debuted a racing motorbike simulator at...

Bayern Munich stars attract scores at Aspire Academy 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

Doha: Aspire Zone’s outdoor football pitches witnessed an influx of local, regional and international football fans as hundreds of keen spectators showed up...

2014 hero Afif to lead Qatar charge at AFC U-23 in China 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

BEIJING: As the countdown continues to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatari striker Akram Afif and his team-mates are getting ready for...

FIFPro delegates meet QPA officials 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: The Qatar Players’ Association (QPA) hosted representatives from FIFPro, the International Association of Professional Footballers, to discuss initiatives aimed at aligning the...

Football fans get a feel of 2022 World Cup stadium designs at fun-filled ‘Qatar Zone’ 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

Kuwait City: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has attracted thousands of visitors to their booth at ‘Qatar Zone’ in Kuwait...

‘The Voice of the US Open’ adds to fun times in Doha 04 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Andy Taylor is the man who keeps the fans waiting for a quick Q & A session with the players once they...

Athletics star Wayde van Niekerk says he’s positive about recovery after Qatar rehab treatment 03 Jan 2018 - 06:13 pm

Johannesburg: World athletics star Wayde van Niekerk has returned to South Africa after a successful one-month rehabilitation programme in Qatar for a knee...

ExxonMobil Qatar, QTF join hands to host tennis family 03 Jan 2018 - 11:38 am

DOHA: ExxonMobil Qatar and the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) jointly hosted a gala dinner on Monday to launch the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2018....

Qatar 2022 stadiums take shape 03 Jan 2018 - 11:19 am

Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) has made significant achievements in the projects and stadiums of the FIFA World Cup...

Busta and Berdych sent packing on day of upsets 03 Jan 2018 - 10:50 am

Doha: It was a day of upsets at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open as two seeded players failed to make it past the first...

Thiem begins Qatar Open quest on a winning note 02 Jan 2018 - 12:57 am

DOHA: Playing competitive matches after a long break is always a tricky affair. Top seed Dominic Thiem discovered it is not easy to...

Al Sadd savour successful year as Al Gharafa create history 02 Jan 2018 - 12:52 am

DOHA: The year that went by portrayed the club football scene in Qatar in a good light in terms of action on the...

beIN all set to bring action as it happens 01 Jan 2018 - 12:18 pm

DOHA: The 2018 ATP Tennis season is officially underway with the start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, a tournament that brings the world’s...

Qatar Airways, QDF welcome global stars to ExxonMobil Open 01 Jan 2018 - 12:10 pm

DOHA: Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) will celebrate the opening of the highly-anticipated Qatar ExxonMobil Open Men’s Tennis Tournament 2018, as...

Star Barshim ascends throne 01 Jan 2018 - 11:51 am

Doha: World and Olympic champions Mutaz Barshim is at the helm of Qatari sports achievements in 2017 after being named the male athlete...

Tennis is more than just ‘big four’, says Berdych 01 Jan 2018 - 11:49 am

DOHA: The 2018 battle for the ATP top spot rankings is all set to begin from today. The question utmost on the most...

Gasquet, Thiem and Berdych in spotlight at Qatar Open 01 Jan 2018 - 11:42 am

Doha: Former Champion Richard Gasquet will be looking for a positive start when the Frenchman opens his Qatar ExxonMobil Open campaign against Victor...