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Al Attiyah dominates Dakar dunes to win stage 5 11 Jan 2024 - 09:41 am

Shubaytah:Five-time winner Nasser Al Attiyah posted his first win of this year’s Dakar Rally yesteray, clocking the quickest time in the Empty Quarter...

Faghani to take charge of Asian Cup opener 11 Jan 2024 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar:The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday confirmed that Iran's Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate the highly-anticipated opening match of the...

South Korea arrive in Doha 11 Jan 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar:The South Korean team arrived in Doha yesterday ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Coached by Jurgen Klinsmann, the Taeguk...

Qatar in spotlight again as AFC Asian Cup kick-off approaches 11 Jan 2024 - 09:28 am

Thirteen months after hosting the best-ever FIFA World Cup, Qatar takes the centre stage again with the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup...

The 2nd Arab Aquatics Age Group Championships kickoff in Doha 10 Jan 2024 - 11:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: Organized as per the regulations of the Arab Aquatics Confederation, the 2nd Arab Aquatics Age Group Championships kicked off on January...

Spoelstra, Miami Heat agree on largest contract ever for NBA coach: AP 10 Jan 2024 - 07:28 pm

Miami: Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ensuring that the longest-tenured coach in franchise history only keeps...

Son to Mitoma: Five players to watch at Asian Cup 10 Jan 2024 - 02:50 pm

Doha: The Asian Cup kicks off on Friday in Qatar, the start of a month-long tournament bringing together 24 teams and the biggest...

Nearly 900,000 tickets sold for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 10 Jan 2024 - 12:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Nearly 900,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming Asian Cup Qatar 2023 tournament, announced the local organising committee. Hassan Rabea...

Bashir Al Bashir, D Fala win gold as Doha International Arabian Horse Show ends 10 Jan 2024 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar:Bay stallion Bashir Al Bashir, owned by Abdullateef Basheer Reja Al Rasheedi and bred by Ajman Stud, claimed gold in the Senior...

Loeb bounces back with Dakar stage four win, Al Attiyah third 10 Jan 2024 - 09:05 am

Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia:French driver Sebastien Loeb bounced back the day after a series of punctures to grab his first win of this...

beIN Sports reveals unrivalled plans for Asian Cup 10 Jan 2024 - 09:04 am

Doha, Qatar:beIN Sports, the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has revealed its comprehensive coverage plans for the...

Doha Tour 2024 set to begin at Al Shaqab 10 Jan 2024 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar:More than 115 showjumpers representing 20 countries are set to compete in the Doha International Equestrian Tour Championship 2024 which is starting...

Palestine hold Saudi Arabia in pre-Asian Cup friendly 10 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar:Palestine held Saudi Arabia in a goalless friendly at Al Wakrah SC Stadium yesterday as teams continued their preparations for the AFC...

Qatar’s Al Rawi hopes for repeat of historic Asian Cup triumph 10 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar amazed the football fraternity with their brilliance at the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE to claim their maiden title in...

Ghana newcomer Inaki Williams eager to make family proud at Africa Cup of Nations 09 Jan 2024 - 06:29 pm

Bilbao, Spain:Following a World Cup when emotions ran high but the goals failed to flow, Iñaki Williams is eager to lead Ghana deep...

Qatar will organize best ever tournament edition: AFC President 09 Jan 2024 - 06:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa expressed his confidence that the 2023 edition of the Asian...

Lusail Stadium set for opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 09 Jan 2024 - 05:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: The iconic Lusail Stadium is ready to welcome fans for the opening of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023on 12 January...

Kevin Durant says no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond Green 09 Jan 2024 - 05:23 pm

Los Angeles:Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was initially upset at Kevin Durant’s comments about him after he was suspended for slapping Phoenix...