Qatar delegation head to Vietnam for Asian indoor Games on Friday

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Wednesday, 21 October 2009 19:47 Qatar delegation head to Vietnam for Asian indoor Games on Friday   The first batch of Qatar’s administrative delegation to the 3rd Asian Indoor Games in Vietnam is set to leave for Hanoi, Vietnam on Friday to complete the final managerial arrangements for Qatar’s participation in the Games that will take place from October 30 to November 08, 2009. Qatari delegation comprising

World Gymnsiade -Doha 2009 Kicks off with the Participation of 42 Countries and Mr. Al-Zaini Welcomes the IAAF President Mr. Lamine Diack

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Monday, 07 December 2009 00:00 In evening of 7 December at the Aspire Zone the World Gymnsiade Doha 2009 kicked off with the opening formalities that combines skill, joy, and advanced technologies in the cultural diversity of uniqueness. The events will last for 4 days ending on 12 December 2009. The number of participants in this world sporting gathering reached 1112, where 495 of them compete in athletics, and 350 in sw

Track and Field’s elite endorse IAAF Diamond League at sparkling launch

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:22 21 November 2009 - Monaco - The top stars of international athletics were on display this evening at the Fairmont Hotel, Monaco, to give their backing to the IAAF Diamond League, with the organisers of the new global track and field circuit honoured to announce those same athletes as its Ambassadors and as contracted participants for 2010. IAAF Diamond League Ambassadors are Kenenis

QAAF TECHNICAL COMMITTEE HOLDS ITS FIRST MEETING IN 2009-2010 SPORTS SEASON

The QAAF technical committee held its first meeting in the current sports season 2009-2010. The meeting was held at 7:00 PM in the headquarters of QAAF, on Thursday 22 October 2009. The attendees list included the following officials:  Mr. Adel Mohamed Al-Baker (QAAF Technical Committee President) Mr. Iesa Abdullah Al-Harami (QAAF Technical Committee Vice President) Mr. Yaqoub Yusof Abdullah           (Member) Mr. Khalifa Yusof Abdulmalik         (Member) Dr. Ja

MR. AL-BAKER ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF ARAB WOMEN ATHLETICS COMMITTEE, AND MARIAM AL-ISEHAQ AS MEMBER

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Tuesday, 20 October 2009 18:08  MR. AL-BAKER ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF ARAB WOMEN ATHLETICS COMMITTEE, AND MARIAM AL-ISEHAQ AS MEMBER The Arab Athletics Association, at the conclusion of the meetings held in Damascus on 5 October during the Arab Athletics Championship, electedMr. Adel Al-Baker, QAAF Secretary General and Arab Association Board Member, as chairman of the Arab women athletics committee. The new session o

Qatar Embraces Silver in Arab Athletics Championship – Syria 2009

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Wednesday, 07 October 2009 12:13 Qatar’s athletics star Nicolas Kimboi claimed the silver medal of the 10, 000 m event of the 16th Arab Athletics Championship currently held in Tishreen Stadium in Syria during 6-9 October 2009, where 18 countries compete in different athletics events and represented by 565 men and women athletes. These participating countries are; Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,

THE ARAB ATHLETICS CHALLENGE BEGINS TODAY IN SYRIA: QATAR COMPETES AMID 16 COUNTRIES THE ARAB ATHLETICS CHALLENGE BEGINS TODAY IN SYRIA: QATAR COMPETES AMID 16 COUNTRIES

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Tuesday, 06 October 2009 12:13   The Arab Athletics Championship (Seniors Category for Men and Women) commences today in Damascus and continues during 6-9 October 2009. Qatar participates in this championship by 18 athletes. They are: (Mohammed Essa Al-Thawadi 110-meter hurdles - Musab Al-Rahman Bella 400 m - James Quaglia 1500 - Mohammed Karni in 1500m - Nicholas Kemboi 10,000 m - Jamal Bilal in half-marathon event - Mub

Berlin Hosts the Annual AIPS and Laureus Media Reception

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Sunday, 30 August 2009 12:11 The annual AIPS and Laureus media reception, held at Casa Italia in the Ellington Hotel on Thursday, 20 August, where several World champions, past and present, were the featured guests. Among the athletes attending were Berlin 2009 champions Germany's World Champion Women's Javelin thrower Steffi NERIUS, 10,000m Women's gold medallist Linet CHEPKWEMOI MASAI (KEN), 800 m silver medallist Jan

IAAF President Delivers Speech on Closing Day of Berlin-2009

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Wednesday, 26 August 2009 23:09 IAAF President Delivers Speech on Closing Day of Berlin-2009  The concluding IAAF / LOC Press Conference of the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics (15 -23 August) was held at the Sub-Media Centre at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin. The guests attending from the IAAF were President Lamine Diack and Communications Director Nick Davies, and from the Local Organising Committee of Ber

Athletes shine in Asian Indoor Games

Written by Qatar Association of Athletics Federation    Sunday, 08 November 2009 11:32 Qatar’s athletic team continued their achievements in the third edition of the Asian Indoor Games, when Thamer Kamal claimed 1500m gold, and Abobaker Ali Kamal seized 1500 bronze respectively on Monday.  The victories raised Qatar’s medal tally to five overall with two gold, one silver and two bronze.  Following the victories, a wide celebration sparked among the participating de



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