Sports

Qatar Olympic Committee felicitates silver-winning beach volleyball players 31 Oct 2019 - 02:12 am

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Vice-President, Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani, Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, and other officials posing for a...

Farewells and redemption the themes for third-place playoff 31 Oct 2019 - 02:11 am

TOKYO: Both head coaches, one captain and a host of other players will be saying farewell to test rugby on Friday when New...

All Blacks aim to start next World Cup streak with bronze 31 Oct 2019 - 02:11 am

TOKYO: A painful knockout loss in 2007 was the catalyst for an All Blacks resurgence that led to unprecedented Rugby World Cup success....

Eddie Jones, England's maverick, eyes World Cup glory as career comes full circle 31 Oct 2019 - 02:11 am

Tokyo: Eddie Jones's coaching career is set to come full circle when his England side face South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final...

Footballers' 'wives': the interpreters who are a lifeline in China 30 Oct 2019 - 07:01 pm

Shanghai: Rafa Benitez says his Chinese-language interpreter is always by his side and former Barcelona defender Sergi Barjuan joked that his translator was...

Sri Lanka win toss and bat in second Australia T20 30 Oct 2019 - 11:11 am

Brisbane, Australia - Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat in the second Twenty20 against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane...

Al Duhail look to remain dominant with win against QSL giants Al Sadd 30 Oct 2019 - 01:14 am

Points leaders Al Duhail will be looking to produce a winning end against Doha giants Al Sadd when the two clash in round...

Unbeaten Sheikh Fahad gears up for back-to-back fights in Spain 30 Oct 2019 - 01:14 am

Doha: Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani – Qatar’s first and only professional boxer – is a tireless fighter. After bagging two victories...

Sodeifi at QFA headquarters 30 Oct 2019 - 01:02 am

The official mascot for the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup, ‘Sodeifi’ and the tournament trophy are seen with Qatar Football Association (QFA) officials and...

QFA and QSL honoured at Qatar Sustainability Summit 30 Oct 2019 - 01:01 am

The Qatar Sustainability Summit honoured the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Stars League (QSL) for their roles in promoting activities to combat...

'A one-week journey': Wilkinson urges England to seize moment 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

TOKYO: The memories are becoming increasingly hazy for Jonny Wilkinson, yet some still jump out. The day of the Rugby World Cup final...

Aspire Academy to host Asia Congress 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Doha: Aspire Academy is hosting the 4th Association of Sports Institutes in Asia (ASIA) Congress that will bring together the leading international and...

Ukraine’s Deviatiarov wins ITF World Tour title in Doha 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Tariq Zainal (right), Secretary-General of Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) and Saad Al Mohannadi (left), Tournament Director pose for a group photo with the...

GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait: Rania Al Naji 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Qatari hammer thrower Rania Al Naji making her gold-winning attempt during the penultimate day of the 6th GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait City,...

GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait: Sarah Massoud 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Qatar’s Sarah Massoud in action during the shot put event for para-athletes. Massoud won the silver medal.

GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait: Sarah Hamdi 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Sarah Hamdi on her way to win a silver medal.

GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait: Kensi Al Alawi 30 Oct 2019 - 12:47 am

Qatari athlete Kensi Al Alawi posing for photograph after winning a silver medal yesterday.

Bertens stuns world number one Barty in WTA Finals 29 Oct 2019 - 11:02 pm

Shenzhen, China: Late entry Kiki Bertens on Tuesday stunned world number one Ashleigh Barty with a comeback three-set victory to shake-up the season-ending...