Katarina Johnson-Thompson claims first heptathlon title for three years
Katarina Johnson-Thompson claimed her first heptathlon title for three years after successfully defending her Commonwealth Games crown.
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Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ final venue to stage Lusail Super Cup on 9 September
Qatar’s biggest stadium and the stage for this year’s FIFA World Cup™ final will host a special event on Friday 9 September. The 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium will stage the Lusail Super Cup between the Saudi Pro League champions and Egyptian Premier League winners, followed by a concert from a famous singer. Ticket details for the event will be announced soon.
Bautista Agut wins 11th career ATP title in Kitzbuhel
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — Third-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut cruised past wild card Filip Misolic 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the Generali Open on Saturday to claim his 11th ATP title.
The start of another streak? Iga Swiatek raring to go again at Poland Open ahead of summer swing and US Open
When it comes to winning streaks the end is always usually more memorable than the beginning. Certainly that was the case with Iga Swiatek’s 37-match unbeaten run, the longest on the WTA Tour this century, which started against Viktorija Golubic in Doha in February and ended in surprisingly one-sided fashion against Alize Cornet at Wimbledon on July 2. Now Swiatek is starting again, returning to action at the Poland Open in Warsaw this week, hoping to spark another streak ahead of the North American swing.
Hefty fines for selling or exchanging World Cup tickets without FIFA permission
DOHA: A fine of up to QR250,000 (around $69,000) will be imposed on anyone who issues, sells, resells, or exchanges World Cup tickets without FIFA permission, Qatar’s Ministry of Justice has tweeted.
The roots of the fashion scene in Qatar: gowns, heels and sneakers
From collectable sneakers to exclusive dresses, Qatar 365 has met some of the established designers, collectors, and fashion entrepreneurs behind some of the most popular fashion items in a country with a huge demand for luxury wear.
TT duo eyes CWG 2022 as stepping stone to Paris Olympics
Commonwealth Games. It has been a happy bonhomie for the Indian duo since they decided to pair up once again after the Tokyo Olympics. They clicked instantly during their first outing together, by winning the World Table Tennis Contenders title in Budapest, Hungary. Thereafter, they made the semifinals of the Contenders event in Tunisia and the quarterfinals of the World Championships in Houston last year.
World Cup teams pick 'palaces', wellness resorts, uni digs
The 32 football teams taking part in this year's World Cup will be based in copies of Arabian palaces, wellness resorts and luxury hotels where alcohol is banned, FIFA said Tuesday.