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IPL 'next big step' to grow women's game, says NZ captain Devine 21 Dec 2021 - 08:26 pm

NEW DELHI- Franchise cricket has raised the profile of women's cricket and a full-fledged Indian Premier League (IPL) is the "next step" for...

Czech Muchova withdraws from Australian Open 21 Dec 2021 - 04:10 pm

Karolina Muchova, a semi-finalist at the 2021 Australian Open, has withdrawn from next year's tournament, the Czech world number 32 said in a...

Qatar will stage the greatest FIFA World Cup ever: AFC President 21 Dec 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha:The President of the Asian Football Federation Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa says he believes Qatar’s staging of the Arab Cup over...

QVA hosts special event for Afghan refugees in Doha 21 Dec 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha: The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) has organised a special event for Afghan refugees in Doha. QVA President Ali bin Ghanem Al Kuwari...

Raja Casablanca coach braces for 'tough task' in Doha finale 21 Dec 2021 - 09:40 am

Doha: Belgian Marc Robert Wilmots, coach of the Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca has admitted the difficulty of the task awaiting his team when...

Honda celebrate incredible racing season 21 Dec 2021 - 09:37 am

Doha: Honda celebrate their most successful season of racing worldwide, highlighted by its drivers claiming both the FIA Formula One and NTT INDYCAR...

Qatar Olympic Commmittee to organize Ultimate Race 2022 21 Dec 2021 - 08:00 am

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) will organize the first edition of its Ultimate Race 2022 which aims to provide the community members...

South Africa v India series to be held behind closed doors due to COVID-19 20 Dec 2021 - 08:09 pm

South Africa's upcoming home cricket series against India will be played without spectators due to a wave of COVID-19 infections, Cricket South Africa...

Spurs knocked out of Europa Conference League after UEFA say Rennes clash forfeited 20 Dec 2021 - 04:20 pm

Tottenham Hotspur have been knocked out of the Europa Conference League after UEFA said on Monday the English club must forfeit their final...

Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 after Abu Dhabi comeback 20 Dec 2021 - 02:28 pm

Rafa Nadal said on Monday he had tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Spain after making his comeback from injury in the...

Australia beat England by 275 runs in Adelaide test 20 Dec 2021 - 01:21 pm

Adelaide: Australia beat England by 275 runs in the day-night second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to go 2-0 up...

Raducanu faces 'steep learning curve' in coming months: Judy Murray 20 Dec 2021 - 12:05 pm

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu faces a "steep learning curve" ahead of her first full season on the WTA Tour, Judy Murray, a...

Qatar celebrates successful hosting of FIFA Arab Cup 20 Dec 2021 - 09:27 am

Doha: Thousands of fans attended the final day of action in the FIFA Arab Cup as Algeria were crowned champions at Al Bayt...

Our next goal is to return to Qatar a year from now: Sayoud 20 Dec 2021 - 09:23 am

Doha: Algeria’s Amir Sayoud had a strange FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. After appearing in Les Fennecs’ first game, against Sudan, he was...

Barsham does his sporting family proud 20 Dec 2021 - 09:16 am

Doha: Mention the name Barsham in Qatar and the locals will no doubt talk about global athletics star, Mutaz Barshim, who won gold...

QSA President Al Jaber addresses FINA's Extraordinary Congress 20 Dec 2021 - 09:16 am

Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) President Khaleel Al Jaber briefs the FINA Extraordinary Congress on a number of topics including Doha's preparations for the...

Rhaili wins as experience beats bravery at Dukhan Road Race 20 Dec 2021 - 09:12 am

Doha: Perfect conditions encouraged some brave moves from bike racers taking part in Qatar Cycling Federation’s Dukhan North Road Race. Ahmed Al Bordainy...