Sports

Star Afif hopes for better show from Al Annabi 09 Jan 2018 - 12:26 am

CHANGZHOU: Qatar midfielder Akram Afif (pictured) says his team is keen to deliver a better performance than their fourth-place finish at the 2016...

Qatar’s Nasser storms to stage win 09 Jan 2018 - 12:16 am

San Juan de Marcona, Peru: Two-time champion Nasser Al Attiyah blew the field wide open at the Dakar Rally yesterday powering his Toyota...

Qatar target victory in opener against Uzbeks 09 Jan 2018 - 12:16 am

CHANGZHOU: Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez said his side will play for a win when his team take on Uzbekistan in the opening...

Inter Community Beach Volleyball Festival begins Thursday 09 Jan 2018 - 12:16 am

DOHA: The Inter Community Beach Volleyball Festival’ jointly organised by Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) and Indian Sports Centre will kick off on Thursday...

UK’s Steel gets ready for Ooredoo Doha Marathon 09 Jan 2018 - 12:09 am

Doha: British elite athlete, Gemma Steel (pictured), has been training in Doha since December 30 for the Ooredoo Doha Marathon due to take...

BOC Oman win U-15 series against Barwa Cricket Club 09 Jan 2018 - 12:09 am

Doha: Visiting Bosher Olympic Centre, Oman (BOC) defeated hosts Barwa Cricket Club (BCC), Qatar in the Twenty20 under-15 series at the Al Khor...

Qatar Bowling Federation announces prize money for upcoming Emir Cup 09 Jan 2018 - 12:07 am

Doha: Qatar Bowling Federation has announced the prize money for the 17th edition of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...

QSL: Al Duhail aim to continue consistent run in second phase 09 Jan 2018 - 12:00 am

DOha: The battle lines have been drawn for the QNB Stars League’s second and crucial phase. The tournament will resume this week following...

Kane happy to stay at Tottenham but is hungry for trophies 08 Jan 2018 - 05:41 pm

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is happy to remain at the London club as long as they win silverware and provide him with...

Murray undergoes hip surgery, eyes Wimbledon return 08 Jan 2018 - 05:24 pm

LONDON: Three-times grand slam champion Andy Murray underwent hip surgery on Monday but he is optimistic about his chances of returning in time...

Uruguay defender Caceres joins Lazio from Hellas Verona 08 Jan 2018 - 05:04 pm

Lazio have signed defender Martin Caceres from Hellas Verona on a one-year contract with the option for a renewal, the Serie A club...

Misfiring Real Madrid at a loss to explain their slump 08 Jan 2018 - 04:37 pm

BARCELONA: Real Madrid are consistently misfiring and they don't know what to do about it. The reigning Spanish and European champions, 16 points...

Barcelona to unveil 160-million-euro Coutinho 08 Jan 2018 - 02:38 pm

Barcelona: Philippe Coutinho is to be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Monday as he completes a 160-million-euro ($192 million) move --...

Smith praises Australia's 'exceptional' bowlers 08 Jan 2018 - 10:02 am

Sydney: Captain Steve Smith has praised the collective efforts of his "exceptional" four front-line bowlers for contributing to Australia's crushing 4-0 Ashes series...

Qatar set for Uzbekistan clash at AFC U23 Championship in China 08 Jan 2018 - 01:33 am

CHANGZHOU: Qatar, coached by Felix Sanchez, take on Uzbekistan tomorrow in their opening match of the AFC U23 Championship with firm hopes of...

Sneijder arrives in Doha, set for Al Gharafa spell 08 Jan 2018 - 01:33 am

DOHA: Football giants Al Gharafa announced yesterday that it has signed Dutch star Wesley Sneijder without specifying the contract duration or the financial...