Sports

Sobhy stuns Gohar as El Sherbini marches on 14 Sep 2023 - 08:36 am

Doha, Qatar: USA’s Amanda Sobhy yesterday stunned top seed Nouran Gohar in straight games to reach the semi-finals as World No.1 Nour El...

NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games 13 Sep 2023 - 10:50 pm

NEW YORK: The NBA took steps on Wednesday to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised...

Verratti joins Al Arabi from PSG 13 Sep 2023 - 08:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Amir Cup champions Al Arabi today announced the signing of Italian international Marco Verratti, who left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after an...

Spain and Italy step up chase of runaway Euro leaders 13 Sep 2023 - 03:55 pm

Paris: Spain crashed in six in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday while Belgium were also big winners as Italy revived their campaign and...

Qatar edge Kyrgyz Republic to sign off with three straight wins 13 Sep 2023 - 08:40 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar’s U-23 team capped their fine performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Kyrgyz...

Qatar held by late Russia goal in friendly 13 Sep 2023 - 08:38 am

Doha, Qatar:Aleksandr Soldatenkov cancelled out a fabulous goal by Ahmed Alaaeldin with a late header as Russia secured a 1-1 draw against Qatar...

Momen ends Al Tamimi’s run, faces top seed Farag in quarters 13 Sep 2023 - 08:33 am

Doha, Qatar:World No.8 Tarek Momen yesterday ended Abdulla Mohamed Al Tamimi’s fine run at the QTerminals Qatar Classic, overpowering the home favourite 3-1...

Qatar wins gold medal in 2023 Beirut Open Taekwondo tournament 12 Sep 2023 - 10:27 pm

Beirut: Qatar taekwondo team player Noor Nizar won the gold medal in the youth category today during her participation in the 2023 Beirut...

Ex world number one Halep gets four-year doping ban from tennis 12 Sep 2023 - 06:53 pm

London: Former world number one Simona Halep has been given a four-year suspension from tennis following breaches of the sport's anti-doping programme, the...

Fans cheer German basketball team's return home after winning World Cup title 12 Sep 2023 - 04:03 pm

FRANKFURT, Germany: Fans cheered Germany's basketball team on its return home Tuesday after winning the World Cup for the first time. The team,...

Vote for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 shortlisted slogans, lucky fans to win opening match tickets 12 Sep 2023 - 12:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: With just four months to go to Asia’s grandest and most prestigious men’s football tournament, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and...

Ooredoo opens registration for 2024 Gold Status Doha Marathon 12 Sep 2023 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Ooredoo, a key supporter of national sporting excellence, has announced that registration is now open for runners wishing to take part...

Sheikh Saud, Almeghaiseeb named in FIBA Foundation Board of Directors 12 Sep 2023 - 08:28 am

The Peninsula – Doha T he International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced the appointment of its President Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani...

Al Tamimi downs Mosaad as Farag, Elias cruise 12 Sep 2023 - 08:24 am

Doha, Qatar: Home favourite Abdulla Mohamed Al Tamimi claimed his second straight-game victory, ousting Egypt’s Omar Mosaad in 32 minutes to reach the...

Qatar, Russia set for ‘interesting’ friendly 12 Sep 2023 - 08:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar face Russia in their second friendly match within a week as head coach Carlos Queiroz continues to test his team’s...

Ministry of Sports and Youth launches guide for sports clubs 12 Sep 2023 - 08:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth launched the Sports Clubs Procedures Guide with the aim of developing financial and administrative procedures...

Juventus midfielder Pogba provisionally suspended for doping 11 Sep 2023 - 11:03 pm

Rome: Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after a doping control detected the banned substance testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities...