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Brazil, Switzerland eye successive victories in men’s beach soccer 13 Oct 2019 - 08:40 am

Brazil along with Switzerland will be looking for their second successive wins in the men’s beach soccer Group A matches in the ANOC...

Younousse guides Qatar to volleyball win over Indonesia 13 Oct 2019 - 08:29 am

Asian Games beach volleyball gold medallist and Olympian Cherif Younousse anchored Qatar to a fighting win over Indonesia in the first round Group...

Handball: In-form Qatar storm into quarters 13 Oct 2019 - 08:18 am

After recording back-to-back victories on the opening day, Qatar yesterday bagged two more wins to storm into the quarter-finals of men’s beach handball...

Impressive opening ceremony wows athletes, fans at Katara Amphitheatre 13 Oct 2019 - 08:06 am

The President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday declared the first edition of ANOC World...

Kata on sand a historic first 13 Oct 2019 - 08:01 am

Two Qatari Karatekas were in action at Katara Beach yesterday when history was made during the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019. That...

Ooredoo Cup: Al Khor, Al Arabi share points 13 Oct 2019 - 07:55 am

Al Khor and Al Arabi played out a 1-1 draw in the Ooredoo Cup Round 1, Group B match at the Al Arabi...

Al Rabban Racing’s Shadn wins Gr 2 Critérium de Maisons Laffitte 13 Oct 2019 - 07:53 am

It was a successful raid across the Channel for the 2-year-old filly Shadn (No Nay Never), who carries the colours of Al Rabban...

Ranieri appointed Sampdoria coach 12 Oct 2019 - 07:07 pm

Milan: Former Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has been appointed coach of Serie A strugglers Sampdoria, the club confirmed on Saturday. Ranieri, who memorably...

Nets beat Lakers to bring merciful end to tense China tour 12 Oct 2019 - 05:57 pm

Shanghai: The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 91-77 on Saturday to conclude a pre-season China tour that leaves behind big questions...

Kipchoge first under 2 hours for marathon but no record 12 Oct 2019 - 05:09 pm

VIENNA: Roger Bannister, 1954. Eliud Kipchoge, 2019? Like the sub-four minute mile, running a marathon in less than two hours had seemed impossible...

Southgate's formation headache causing problems for England 12 Oct 2019 - 04:57 pm

England's first tournament qualifying defeat in 10 years on Friday was not a cause for panic but the uncertainty over their best formation...

Hockey hurts just like football says Petr Cech 12 Oct 2019 - 04:07 pm

Prague: Facing his first-ever ice hockey game in Britain's fourth-tier competition, former Chelsea and Arsenal keeper Petr Cech insists there are few differences...

Al Wakrah stun Al Sadd in Ooredoo Cup opener 12 Oct 2019 - 09:43 am

Doha: Al Wakrah began their Ooredoo Cup campaign in style by defeating Al Sadd 5-1 while Al Rayyan and Al Ahli secured wins...

World champs seek glory in Doha 12 Oct 2019 - 09:23 am

Doha: When Beach Handball throws off at the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019, two World Champions will chase glory. And the gold...

Hosts Qatar has eyes on the prize in 3x3 Basketball 12 Oct 2019 - 09:23 am

Doha: A potential success at the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 will be just another great frame for the national 3x3 basketball...

Opening ceremony today at Katara Amphitheatre 12 Oct 2019 - 09:14 am

Doha: The official Opening Ceremony for the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games Qatar 2019 will take place today...

Qatar start on a winning note in handball 12 Oct 2019 - 09:04 am

Doha: Hosts Qatar began their handball campaign in the men’s section of the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games...