Category: World Sports

World Padel Championship to begin on Monday

Doha: After several weeks of exciting buildup, the Qatar Ooredoo World Padel Championship is finally here.The first of its kind to be held in Asia and the Middle East, the tournament kicks off on Monday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Co…

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Qatar Padel Team return home to a warm welcome

Doha: The delegation of Qatar’s padel national team returned home to a warm welcome on Saturday after qualifying for Qatar OOREDOO World Padel Championship 2021.Qatar defeated Japan 2-1 in the final match of ASIA – AFRICA Qualifications held in Dubai, …

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Turkey hit Gibraltar for six in World Cup qualifier

Istanbul, Turkey forward Halil Dervisoglu netted a double as they cruised to an easy 6-0 win over 10-man Gibraltar to continue their fight to secure a spot at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.Dervisoglu’s Galatasaray team mate Kerem Akturkoglu and Atalanta def…

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Barshim’s London Olympic medal upgraded after 9 years

Doha: Mutaz Essa Barshim’s bronze from London 2012 Games has been upgraded to a silver medal, it was announced yesterday.Qatar’s reigning Olympic and World champion finished third in a three-way tie and was awarded the bronze medal along with Canada’s …

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Team Qatar qualify to 2021 World Padel Championship

Dubai: The Qatari national padel team qualified to Qatar OOREDOO World Padel Championship after beating Japan 2-1 in the final match of ASIA – AFRICA Qualifications concluded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Saturday.The world championship will be sta…

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