Category: Sports

Doha: The 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League continued with Week 19 matches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with intense competition and excitement whether at the top, middle or bottom of the standings.

In Week 19 of the Expo Stars League, Al Shamal beat Al Ahli 2-1; Umm Salal lost to Muaither 1-2; Qatar SC lost to Al Wakrah 1-5; Al Arabi lost to Al Gharafa 0-1; Al Rayyan beat Al Duhail 2-0; and Al Markhiya lost to Al Sadd 1-2.

The round witnessed 18 goals being scored in six matches with an average of three goals per match. The six matches saw a result and the round did not witness any draw. The most number of goals were scored in Qatar SC vs Al Wakrah (six goals).

The yellow card was shown 31 times and the red card once, which was to Al Arabi player Wassim Keddari. Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan were the teams with clean sheets.

Four players scored two goals each during the week: Tiago Leanco of Muaither against Umm Salal, Mohamed Benyettou and Jacinto Dala of Al Wakrah against Qatar SC, and Roger Guedes of A
l Rayyan against Al Duhail.

As for the competition at the bottom of the standings, Muaither and Al Shamal emerged as the most prominent beneficiaries during the week as Al Shamal advanced from ninth to seventh place. Although Muaither remained in 11th place, the team gained three valuable points also benefiting from the stumble of some teams competing to move away from the relegation zone, widening the difference to six points with bottom-placed Al Markhiya and reducing the difference to two points with Qatar SC (10th).

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: HE President of the Qatari Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani crowned on Sunday the winners of the Nishan Ooredoo Shooting Championship and the inaugural edition of the Qatari shooting league for the shotgun category.

The ceremony was attended by several QOC officials and employees and the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association.

HE First Vice President of QOC, Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, praised the exceptional atmosphere witnessed during the conclusion of the ‘Nishan Ooredoo’ shooting championship. He noted that Qatari shooting has achieved and continues to achieve many accomplishments, raising the Qatari flag in various regional and international arenas.

He further stated that the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association is making significant efforts to elevate this sport and achieve more international success.

He emphasized that the ‘Nishan Ooredoo’ championship is one of the competitive tournaments that motivates Qatari shooters in the splendid Ramadan atmosphere to defend their ch
ances in future competitions. He highlighted that the association has provided all the logistical, organizational, and technical support for this edition to be as successful as possible.

President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, Dr. Mishaal Ibrahim Al Nasr, expressed his happiness with the great success witnessed in the shotgun competitions at the ‘Nishan Ooredoo’ championship.

He commended the outstanding performances of the national team players, emphasizing that this championship serves as a significant incentive for all players and amateurs to enhance their levels and deliver their best in upcoming tournaments.

Al Nasr also praised the champions of the inaugural edition of the Qatari Archery League, especially as the external preparatory rounds for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games were integrated with the league.

He mentioned that the best three rounds were selected, confirming full readiness to host the final international tournament next month, which serves as a crucial qualifica
tion event for the Paris 2024 Olympics. He emphasized that this competition will witness strong competition between Qatari players and the world champions.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: Al Rayyan defeated Al Duhail 2-0 on Sunday at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Week 19 of the Expo Stars League.

Brazilian striker Roger Guedes scored both goals for Al Rayyan in the 80th and 86th minutes.

Al Rayyan raised their tally to 35 points, consolidating their position in fourth place.

Meanwhile, Al Duhail’s points remained at 22, as they suffered their eighth loss of the season, placing them sixth in the standings.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: Al Sadd secured a 2-1 victory over Al Markhiya in Sunday’s match at the Grand Hamad Stadium at Al Arabi SC in Week 19 of the Expo Stars League.

Akram Afif scored for Al Sadd from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, and Youssef Abdulrazzaq in the 90+8th minute. Al Markhiya’s lone goal was scored by Ali Saeed Al Muhannadi in the 26th minute.

Al Sadd raised their tally to 43 points at the top of the standings, three points clear of Al Gharafa. Meanwhile, Al Markhiya suffered their fourteenth loss, remaining at the bottom of the table with 8 points.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Riyadh: The Sports Boulevard said in a press release issued today that it has launched the “Walking Track” initiative, in collaboration with Al Nakheel Mall, in Riyadh during the holy month of Ramadan, to encourage residents and visitors to exercise through walking.

The walking track in the mall is 506 meters long, equivalent to approximately 750 steps.

According to the release, this initiative aims to promote physical activities among the community and increase public awareness about the facilities that the Sports Boulevard project will provide upon completion, as part of the Sports Boulevard’s social responsibility toward the community. The initiative has received significant interest from community members, and aims to make walking a healthy habit.

The Sports Boulevard also announced that the cycling experience RIYDE is going on; it is designed to promote a culture of cycling and sports using cutting-edge technology, to bring cycling to Riyadh’s residents, enabling them to ride virtual routes and compet
e against one another in an immersive cycling booth.

Sports Boulevard Foundation Chief of Communications Ahmed bin Askar said: “At the Sports Boulevard, we seek to contribute to improving the quality of life by enabling residents and visitors of Riyadh to adopt a lifestyle based on making healthier and more sustainable choices, in addition to promoting sports practice and community participation. The ‘walking track’ initiative in commercial centers has a tangible impact on community members, and we are keen to activate these initiatives to fulfill our social responsibility towards our community.”

Source: Saudi Press Agency

San Salvador – The Moroccan beach soccer team won the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup 2024 tournament on Saturday, after beating its American counterpart (5-4).

Morocco’s goals were scored by Amine Bidouri, Zouhir Jabbari, Badr El Kraichly and Reda Zahraoui.

Morocco had beaten El Salvador in their opening match, before losing to Switzerland in their second game.

On the final day, the Moroccan squad took advantage of Switzerland’s defeat by El Salvador to take first place with 6 points and win the title.

Source: Agence Marocaine De Presse