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Japan march into knockout phase after crushing Thailand 17 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: Japan became the first team to secure their place in the knockout phase of the AFC U23 Championship yesterday when goals from...

Aspetar provides all-inclusive medical services 17 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Doha: In keeping with its pivotal role supporting all global sports championships and events hosted by the State of Qatar, Aspetar is providing...

Korea Republic seal big win 17 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Korea Republic’s Lee Changmin (left) heads the ball during their AFC U-23 Championship match against Yemen yesterday. Korea Republic won 5-0. Doha: Kwon...

Russia elects new athletics chief to clean up sport 16 Jan 2016 - 03:51 pm

Newly-elected Russia's Athletics Federation (ARAF) president Dmitry Shlyakhtin attends a news conference following a meeting held to hear reports and elect new officials...

Malaysia's Chia calls out Poulter before Sunday showdown 16 Jan 2016 - 03:06 pm

Malaysia golfer Danny Chia of Team Asia watches his shot during the foursome match of the EurAsia Cup golf tournament in Shah Alam,...

Rabada takes five to restrict England lead 16 Jan 2016 - 02:42 pm

South African bowler Kagiso Rabada (C) celebrates the dismissal of England's batsman Jonny Bairstow during day 3 of the third Test match between...

Baby comes first for Australian Open contender Murray 16 Jan 2016 - 11:59 am

Andy Murray of Britain in action during a practice session of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 16 January...

Nadal wary of Verdasco after epic duel 16 Jan 2016 - 11:55 am

Spanish player Rafael Nadal during a practice session, prior the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, 16...

Dhoni may make India chase in third one-dayer 16 Jan 2016 - 10:45 am

India's MS Dhoni tickles a ball to third man during the one-day international cricket match between India and Australia in Brisbane on January...

Fit-again Azarenka buzzing with excitement 16 Jan 2016 - 10:12 am

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus takes part in a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2016....

Don't rule out City surge says Pellegrini 16 Jan 2016 - 10:09 am

Manchester City's Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini gestures during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad stadium...

Gutsy Qatar beat Iran 2-1 in crunch tie 16 Jan 2016 - 12:21 am

Qatar players celebrate after their 2-1 win over Iran in their AFC U23 Championship match played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. ...

Syria keep quarter-finals hopes alive with win 16 Jan 2016 - 12:20 am

Doha: Omar Kharbin celebrated his 22nd birthday in style with goals either side of half-time as Syria kept alive their AFC U23 Championship...

North Korea positive ahead of today’s Saudi Arabia game 16 Jan 2016 - 12:18 am

Doha: DPR Korea will head into their Group B meeting with Saudi Arabia today at Grand Hamad Stadium in an upbeat frame of...

Qatar’s Al Attiyah wins Dakar Rally stage 16 Jan 2016 - 12:06 am

Mini driver Nasser Al Attiyah (left) of Qatar talks to Peugeot driver Carlos Sainz of France before the start of the 10th stage...

Qatar 2022: ‘Super’ fans assemble in Doha 16 Jan 2016 - 12:05 am

‘Super’ fans pose for a photo during their visit to Qatar to follow their passion. DOHA: Michael Zeman has been playing football since...

Children’s Endurance Ride 16 Jan 2016 - 12:04 am

A group picture of little riders with Rashid Jehani AL Maliki at the end of Children’s Endurance Ride held in the outskirts of...

Van Gaal calls for calm, plays down De Gea exit talk 16 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Manchester: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal (pictured) urged his players to keep their cool against fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday as he...