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Doha hockey congress discusses governance and participation
Doha hosted the International Hockey Federation congress on October 24 with national associations taking part, QNA reported
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Qatar supplies transport support for Dakar Youth Olympics
Qatar supplied buses and security equipment to Senegal for preparations for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, QNA reported on October 24
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Flag handover turns attention to Doha’s Asian Para Games
Doha received the Asian Para Games flag at the close of Aichi–Nagoya on October 24 ahead of hosting in 2030, QNA reported
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Saif Wael wins Qatar squash title with straight games final victory
Kuwait’s Saif Wael won the fourth Qatar Squash Federation Challenger tournament, QNA reported on 20 October. He defeated Bahrain’s Yousif Thani in straight…
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Qatar wins three medals at Aichi–Nagoya Asian Para Games
Qatar won two silver medals and a bronze in swimming and athletics at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Para Games, QNA reported on 20 October. Shamil Shahin earned…
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Doha announces readiness for Padel World Championship on 2-7 November
Qatar’s padel federation announced readiness for the World Championship from 2 to 7 November 2026 at Khalifa International Complex, QNA reported on 20 October.
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Sinner retains tennis top spot as Davidovich Fokina climbs to 13th
Jannik Sinner remained at the top of the tennis rankings issued on 19 October 2026 with 10,950 points, according to QNA.
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Doha ten-ball qualifiers begin ahead of 24 October main stage
Qualifying for Doha’s ten-ball World Cup begins on 19 October 2026, according to the schedule reported by QNA before the opening. The tournament continues…
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Nagoya opens Asian Para Games with athletes from 45 countries
The fifth Asian Para Games opened in Nagoya on 18 October 2026 with approximately 2,700 athletes from 45 countries, QNA reported.
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Bahrain announces Gulf handball schedule as Al Arabi face Sharjah
Organisers announced the schedule for the 42nd Gulf Cup Winners’ handball championship, set for Bahrain from 21–30 November 2026 with eight clubs, QNA…
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Doha beat Bordeaux but exit Macau 3x3 qualifiers
Doha ended its Macau 3x3 qualifying campaign with an 18-16 win over Bordeaux on October 17 but failed to reach the main draw, QNA reported.
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Al Sadd beat Al Khor 102-79 to extend basketball league start
Al Sadd secured a second consecutive Qatar basketball league win by defeating Al Khor 102-79 at Al Gharafa’s hall on October 17, QNA reported.
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