Sports

FIFA leaves door open to Platini's president bid 20 Oct 2015 - 06:00 pm

Zurich: Michel Platini's bid to be FIFA president remains on hold while he serves his suspension -- but football's governing body on Tuesday...

Moratti hints at selling Inter Milan stake 20 Oct 2015 - 05:57 pm

Milan: Former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti could be poised to sell his minority stake in the Serie A giants after indicating he...

Aguero out for a month, Pellegrini confirms 20 Oct 2015 - 05:12 pm

London: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini confirmed on Tuesday that star striker Sergio Aguero will be out for a month with a hamstring...

PSG host Real in top clash, Sevilla in City's way 20 Oct 2015 - 05:05 pm

Paris: Real Madrid travel to Paris Saint-Germain in the plum clash of Wednesday's Champions League matches as improving Manchester City host Sevilla and...

Pakistan 'not optimistic' about playing India 20 Oct 2015 - 05:02 pm

New Delhi: Pakistan's cricket chief said Tuesday he was not optimistic about resuming ties with India after hardline Hindu activists sabotaged talks between...

Tour route suits me more than last year - Froome 20 Oct 2015 - 04:18 pm

Team Sky rider Chris Froome of Britain crosses the finish line during the 158.7 km (98.6 miles) 2nd stage of the Vuelta Tour...

FIFA reconfirm presidency election on Feb 26, 2016 20 Oct 2015 - 03:42 pm

Zurich: FIFA's executive committee reconfirmed Tuesday that they will hold the election for a new president to replace Sepp Blatter next February. On...

Confidence the key for Shvetcov at Doha 2015 20 Oct 2015 - 01:33 am

Para-athletes taking part in a practice session at the Qatar Sports Club yesterday. IPC Athletics World Championships begin in Doha tomorrow. Syed Omar...

Youth Athletics Coaching Congress begins in Doha 20 Oct 2015 - 12:18 am

Major General Dahlan Al Hamad, President of the QAF and the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) and Vice-President of the International Association of Athletics...

Rally of Jordan was the ‘toughest’, says Al Attiyah 20 Oct 2015 - 12:16 am

Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah (right), celebrates his win at Rally of Jordan on Saturday. DOHA: Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, who bagged his 11th...

Qatar announces team for FINA event in Doha 20 Oct 2015 - 12:07 am

From left: Qatari swimmer Yacob Al Khulaifi is seen in action in this file picture of 2014. Qatar Swimming Federation yesterday confirmed 12...

Qatari trio on verge of glory at home regatta 20 Oct 2015 - 12:05 am

Action from Qatar Sail 2015, the sailing regatta of Qatar Sailing and Water Sports Federation, in Doha yesterday. Doha: Qatari trio of Abdulrahman...

Aspire Banks Football League launched 20 Oct 2015 - 12:04 am

Hussain Al Qahtani, Corporate Communications Manager at Aspire Zone Foundation and Jassim Al Baker,(left) Director of Administration and Financial Affairs, at Qatar Central...

Volleyball team finishes second in GCC Games 20 Oct 2015 - 12:02 am

DOHA: Qatar volleyball team won the silver medal at the 2nd edition of the GCC Games, following their 3-1 victory over hosts Saudi...

Al Arabi, Al Rayyan take Round 5 honours 20 Oct 2015 - 12:01 am

Lekhwiya’s Taehee Nam (left) and Ali Mohammad Jasemi of Al Arabi vie for the ball possession during their Qatar Stars League match at...

Klitschko hails Qatar’s commitment in promoting sports 20 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Wladimir Klitschko Doha: One of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the history of the sport, Wladimir Klitschko is also one of the most...

Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament 20 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

The podium winners at Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament pose for a picture. Flydubai organised the Fly Dubai Travel Trade Bowling Tournament...