Japan and Georgia take home gold at 5th day of the IJF
Qatar has recently hosted big world sports events, and this has been further cemented by the IJF holding their flagship event, the World Judo Championships, in Doha.
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Ryotaro Ito a Celtic transfer target as Ange goes looking for next J League gem
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is eyeing up another Japanese raid - with Ryotaro Ito on the club’s radar.
Australia must reach for the stars, says Arnold
DOHA : Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year's World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January.
Tough group but Saudi Arabia have what it takes in Asian Cup
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s name was last out of the hat in the draw for the Asian Cup on Thursday, which meant that even before it all finished, those watching in Doha and at home knew that the destination was Group F.
Figure skater Piper Gilles grateful for positive response to cancer recovery
When Piper Gilles publicly disclosed that she had recovered from ovarian cancer, she was worried that there would be some backlash from fans.
India Draw Australia, Syria In Tough Group B In Asian Cup
The Indian men's football team on Thursday drew a tough group as it was clubbed with heavyweights Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Doha in January. India, who have had a successful qualifying campaign for the continental showpiece, were in pot 4 in the draw that was conducted in Doha. India will be in Group B in the tournament proper. Twenty-four teams were divided into four pots, and drawn into six groups of four teams each for the tournament that was originally scheduled to take place in China this summer.
Holders Qatar to face China, Tajikistan and Lebanon at Asian Cup
DOHA :Holders and hosts Qatar will take on China, Tajikistan and Lebanon in the group stages of the Asian Cup finals in January after the draw was conducted in Doha on Thursday.
Maya Yoshida Draws On World Cup 'Fight' To Help Schalke Beat The Drop
Schalke head to league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday in the midst of an extraordinary relegation escape act, with more than a little help from centre-back and captain Maya Yoshida. Made captain early in 2023 with Schalke dead last in the Bundesliga, the 34-year-old Yoshida has been pivotal to the team's surprise resurgence. Schalke now sit in 15th, one place and two points clear of the relegation spots, with three games remaining. Their revival -- which looked unlikely after a run of 10 defeats in 11 games between September and January -- has been built around dogged defensive stability.