Sports

Dina to challenge Jamaican sprint queens 28 Sep 2019 - 12:00 am

Doha: Two Jamaican Olympic 100m champions, past and present: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medallist in 2008 and 2012; Elaine Thompson, winner of the 100m...

Samba off to a flying start on historic day for Qatar 27 Sep 2019 - 11:32 pm

A full house buzzing with roaring spectators at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium and thrilling performances by the athletes marked the opening day...

Asian champ Abubaker begins quest for glory at Doha Worlds 27 Sep 2019 - 11:32 pm

Five months after clinching the Asian 800m titles at the Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar’s Abubaker Haydar Abdalla will begin his quest for glory...

Chepkoech, Coburn qualify in steeplechase 27 Sep 2019 - 08:01 pm

DOHA: Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech qualified fastest for the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the world track championships, with defending champion Emma Coburn of...

Midnight marathon centre stage as World Championships open 27 Sep 2019 - 06:39 pm

Doha: The 17th edition of the World Athletics Championships got under way in Doha here Friday. A total of 1,972 athletes from 208...

IOC urges 'fresh look' at Russian doping over lab data 27 Sep 2019 - 06:38 pm

DOHA: The leader of the IOC pledged that he supports reopening the Russian doping case, promising "a fresh look" at the new evidence...

Coleman fastest in 100 heats 27 Sep 2019 - 06:38 pm

DOHA: Christian Coleman broke the 10-second barrier as he qualified fastest for the 100-meter semifinals at the world track championships on Friday. The...

Proteas all-rounder Klusener appointed Afghanistan coach 27 Sep 2019 - 05:56 pm

Kabul: Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as new head coach of Afghanistan, the country's cricket board announced on Friday....

Sprint king Blake keen on switching lanes to Indian Premier League cricket 27 Sep 2019 - 03:16 am

Doha: Star Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, a self-confessed cricket fan, is looking to appear in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) in the...

Handball to take centre stage at ANOC World Beach Games 27 Sep 2019 - 03:16 am

Doha: Despite being one of the “new comers” to the world stage, beach handball is rapidly gaining traction globally and the sport will...

I have the right mindset to overcome challenges: Angelica 27 Sep 2019 - 03:16 am

Angelica Bengtsson, who arrived in Doha to compete in the IAAF World Athletics Championships two days ago, doesn’t believe in rushing things. The...

Young Swedish star Duplantis eyes qualifying rounds 27 Sep 2019 - 03:16 am

Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis (pictured) yesterday said he won’t be thinking too far ahead as he launches his bid for a medal...

IAAF chief lauds Qatar’s efforts for Worlds 27 Sep 2019 - 02:54 am

President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Sebastian Coe has hailed the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 as one of...

Keen battle on the cards in 100m 27 Sep 2019 - 02:54 am

The 100 metres battle at the Doha World Championships will be a mouthwatering affair. Spectators at the air-conditioned Khalifa International Stadium this afternoon...

Team India using Doha Worlds as ‘stepping stone’ for Tokyo Games 27 Sep 2019 - 02:54 am

India is treating the IAAF World Championships in Doha as a ‘stepping stone’ for next year’s Olympic Games, the President of the Athletics...

Team Qatar ready to compete against best in the world 27 Sep 2019 - 02:54 am

There will be a buzz at the 48000-capacity Khalifa International Stadium when Qatari athletes will take to the pink surface in front of...

Abderrahman Samba: Volunteers partners of success 27 Sep 2019 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar's Abderrahman Samba, the 400-meter hurdles champion, praised the distinguished role of volunteers in the World Athletics Championships 2019 in Doha, which...