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Qatar's Al Tamimi takes the fight to Matthew in 3-2 loss 14 Nov 2016 - 12:12 am

Top seed Mohamed El Shorbagy of Egypt and seasoned campaigner Nick Matthew of England were stretched to their limits in their first round...

Olympic leaders reach Doha for ANOC General Assembly 14 Nov 2016 - 12:11 am

Leading figures in the Olympic Movement have begun arriving in Doha from yesterday ahead of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General...

World Military Shooting championship kicks off 14 Nov 2016 - 12:08 am

The 49th CISM World Military Shooting Championship was declared open by Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem at a colorful ceremony yesterday...

Dogue completes German double in Doha 14 Nov 2016 - 12:02 am

German modern pentathlete Patrick Dogue yesterday beat his friend and world champion Valentin Belaud of France to seal the Champion of Champions title...

We have achieved a lot: Al Qahtani 14 Nov 2016 - 12:01 am

Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, President of Qatar Modern Pentathlon Federation (QMPF), said his team had achieved a 'lot in the last few years'...

Hungarian delegation to promote Budapest's 2024 bid in Doha 13 Nov 2016 - 11:59 pm

Senior Budapest 2024 Olympic Games Bid officials will be in Doha next week to present plans to stage the Olympic Games in Budapest,...

Qatar Classic: El Shorbagy eyes third successive crown 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

Defending champion Mohamed El Shorbagy will look to capture his third successive Qatar Classic crown when the third stage on the PSA Road...

Star Ismail retires following huge farewell at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

Positive Samantha aims to bounce back with a bang 13 Nov 2016 - 12:03 am

British modern pentathlete Samantha ‎Murray is eager to put aside the disappointments in 2016 and launch the next season with a 'positive mind-set'. ...

Migliozzi tops at IAU 50km Doha race 13 Nov 2016 - 12:01 am

The 50km IAU World Championships and the Aspire International 6.50 Race drew to a close Friday evening, marking the start of year-round series...

Annika grabs honours on opening day 12 Nov 2016 - 10:16 pm

German pentathlete Annika Schleu yesterday overcame stiff resistance from British star Samantha Murray to win the women's Champion of Champions title at Al...

Lopez hopes Doha finale won't be his last event in WTCC 12 Nov 2016 - 09:04 pm

José María López has gone all Arnold Schwarzenegger by admitting he wants to be back in the FIA World Touring Car Championship one...

Road to Dubai: Battle resumes in Doha 12 Nov 2016 - 12:37 am

Qatar’s Abdulrahman Al Malki and Umair Zaman failed to make it past the qualifying stage of the Qatar Classic 2016 which began at...

Top shooters reach Qatar for 49th CISM World Military Shooting Championship 12 Nov 2016 - 12:32 am

The various organising committees formed for the smooth conduct of the 49th CISM World Military Shooting Championship met here to review the arrangements...

Generations of golf clash in Doha 11 Nov 2016 - 08:36 am

The fairways of Doha Golf Club are set for a spectacle of talent from 23 – 26 November, as golf’s young stars Nanna...

Qatar shows football open to diversity: FIFA 11 Nov 2016 - 08:31 am

Ahead of the Qatar 2022 LOC Board Meeting in Doha this week, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura led a FIFA delegation on a...

Champion Migliozzi out to retain crown 11 Nov 2016 - 08:00 am

The defending International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) 50Km World Champion Tony Migliozzi will be aiming for a double when he competes in the...

Qatari basketball star Yaseen Ismail honoured 11 Nov 2016 - 07:48 am

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) President (left) and Al Rayyan Club Chairman Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid Al Thani,...