Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s track and field athletes struck five gold medals as swimmers maintained their strong momentum, with the hosts strengthening their grip on top spot on an action-packed day at the GCC Games Doha 2026 yesterday.

Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim marked his return to competition by sharing the gold medal with Oman’s Fatak Bait Jaboob, in a repeat of his famous joint victory with Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi at the Tokyo Olympics.

Qatar added 10 more gold medals to their tally, taking their overall haul to 54 medals, including 21 gold, 19 silver and 14 bronze after the conclusion of the third day of action. Saudi Arabia sit second with 14 gold, 11 silver and 12 bronze, while Bahrain are third with eight gold, 10 silver and five bronze. amunra.help

Both Barshim and Jaboob shared the men’s high jump gold medal after clearing 2.16m. Barshim opted to share the gold with the Omani athlete after the judges asked whether he wished to continue jumping.

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The gold marked Barshim’s fourth medal in Gulf Games history, adding to the titles he won in the first, third and fourth editions, along with a bronze medal from the second edition. Saudi Arabia’s Ahmed Al-Tarouti settled for bronze.

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“Praise be to Allah. This is my first championship of the season after an absence of almost two years since the Paris Olympics. Last year I was unable to participate due to a serious injury, and today I was able to return, participate, and win gold,” said Barshim, after returning to action.

It was a proud moment for Jaboob.

“It’s a wonderful feeling competing with the legend Mutaz Barshim. Sharing the gold with a champion of his calibre is a great honour for me,” he said.

Qatar continued to dominate the athletics programme, sweeping the top two spots in the men’s 5,000m race walk through Mabrouk Jahzah and Essa Barshim. Jahzah clinched gold after crossing the line in 24:21.75, while Barshim secured silver in 32:27.68, with the UAE’s Ayoub Sarwash taking bronze.

The hosts added another gold in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase as Zakaria Ibrahim stormed to victory in 8:35.13. Fellow Qatari Yasser Salem Bughrab ensured a one-two finish by taking silver in 9:08.58.

Seifeldin Abdelsalam further boosted Qatar’s tally by winning the men’s pole vault crown, finishing ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Hussein Al-Hizam and Mohammed Al-Qudaihi.

In the women’s events, Sara Ali claimed gold in the 100m hurdles with a winning time of 13.87secs, while teammate Shahd Mohammed picked up bronze. The UAE’s AlJazi Farhan settled for silver.

Qatar also secured medals in several other events, with Hatem Aitoulghazi taking silver and Mubarik Said bronze in the men’s 800m, won by the UAE’s Ibrahim Al-Dhafeeri. Hamza Al-Suwaissi added a silver in the men’s shot put behind Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Tolu.

Meryem Salek claimed bronze in the women’s 800m, while Dana Salem and Salma Hamed also finished third in the women’s 100m sprint and long jump respectively.

The athletics action resumes today with finals scheduled in a number of events, including the men’s and women’s 400m, men’s 110m hurdles, javelin throw, long jump and the 4x400m relays.

More gold medals for swimmers

At the Hamad Aquatic Centre, Mohamed Mahmoud continued his impressive run, claiming another gold medal after winning the men’s 100m breaststroke final in 1:03.10. He finished ahead of Bahrain’s Saud Ghali (1:05.17), while Saudi Arabia’s Emad Alsibyani (1:05.37) took bronze.

Saadeddin secured his third gold medal of Doha 2026, winning the men’s 200m freestyle in a Games record time of 1:49.59. Ali Tamer Hassan completed a Qatari one-two by taking silver in 1:50.38, while Kuwait’s Saud Alshamroukh settled for bronze after clocking 1:54.56.

The hosts also struck gold in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay, setting another Games record with a time of 7:29.22. Kuwait (7:45.38) and Bahrain (7:49.07) finished second and third respectively. Team Qatar were represented by Hassan, Mahmoud, Saadaldin and Emile Fouzai.

President of the Olympic Council of Asia and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, also the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the GCC Games Doha 2026 crowned the winners of 4x200m freestyle relay.

Qatar swimmers added two more silver medals yesterday, with Fouzai finishing runner-up in the men’s 400m individual medley in 4:32.69. Bahrain’s Robert Bonsall claimed gold in a Games record time of 4:27.71, while Kuwait’s Khaled Alotaibi (4:37.56) secured bronze.

Tameem Elhamayda earned the other silver after finishing second in the men’s 50m butterfly in 24.58. Bahrain’s Mikhail Arkhangelskiy won gold in 23.80, while Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Alotaibi (24.80) took bronze.

Qatar’s Ali Al-Obaidli and Abdullatif Alfawal clinched the men’s 10-ball doubles gold with a dominant 7-1 win over Kuwait in the final.

Qatar claim 10-ball doubles, bowling golds

Qatar cueists comprising Ali Al-Obaidli and Abdullatif Alfawal displayed a dominant performance to clinch the men’s 10-ball doubles gold defeating Kuwait’s Sulaiman Gholoum and Meshari Bohaimed 7-1 in the final. Qatar had earlier defeated Saudi Arabia 7-4 in the semi-final while Kuwait edged the UAE 7-6 to book their spot in the final.

Qatar’s Talal Al-Marri, Bader Al-Sada and Jassim Al-Muarikhi won the men’s trio bowling gold with a combined score of 3,785 pins.

At the Qatar Bowling Centre, Qatar’s bowling team claimed the gold medal in the men’s trio event. The home team of Talal Al-Marri, Bader Al-Sada and Jassim Al-Muarikhi topped the standings with a combined score of 3,785 pins over six games, overcoming strong competition from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE and Oman. Saudi Arabia’s team of Bandar Al-Yaba, Ziyad Al-Tuwaireb and Ahmed Abu Al-Reesh took silver with 3,655 pins, while Kuwait’s Aseel Al-Roumi, Faisal Saleem and Mustafa Al-Mousawi secured bronze with 3,633 pins.

Meanwhile, Qatar also secured two silver medals in boxing events with Mohamed Alfagay falling to Saudi Arabia’s Muhannad Majrashi 1-4 in the men’s 55kg final. Another home boxer Mohammed Dbichi reached the final of men’s 75kg where he suffered defeat against Bahrain’s Aly Abdalla.

Qatar’s handball team opened their Games campaign on a positive note, defeating the UAE 28-20 at the Al Duhail Sports Hall yesterday. The side will be back in action tomorrow, facing Kuwait in their second match of the tournament.

Kitesurfing is more than just a sport; it is a way of life, our passion and work. That is why we put our hearts and souls into it, giving 100% of ourselves to what we love most. Our team organizes kitesurfing courses for all levels. Surrounded by friendly people, in a relaxed atmosphere you will be given a chance to perform your first surfs, jumps, or even give it a try to the foil boarding.

Qatar Water Sport is our second kitesurfing base in the world. So far, we have been gaining experience in Poland, in our kitesurfing school founded in 2014. Every year thousands of future and budding kite surfers were being trained by our team. Apart from this, our company works alongside organization of various sports events.

In the summer time we are chasing the sun and the wind at the most beautiful beaches that we have already had a chance to try out ourselves. So far, we have organized quite a few training events abroad in such places as: Egypt, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Ecuador, Canary Island or Poland. These and many more places we have visited explored and tested out— that’s why we know exactly where to surf, where to eat and how to spend leisure time, so as to convert it into the unforgettable experience.

On the windless days there is no room for boredom! Wakeboard is always a perfect supplementation of the kiteboarding sessions. With us it is highly unlikely to ever get bored!

PADDLE BOATS – 20 MINS

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KAYAKS – 20 MINS

30 QAR

WALKING BALL – 5 MINS

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SCUBA DIVING

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A world of unexpected beauty, unparalleled adventure and unyielding excitement waits for you under water. Scuba Diving – unlike any other activity – gives you the ability to explore the aquatic worlds vivid reefs, discover its unique inhabitants and experience its abundant diversity. Here at Qatar Watersport, with our qualified PADI instructors, you have the ticket to the underwater world. We always keep our classes small and intimate to ensure your utmost safety and most of all, FUN!

Discover scuba diving – 1 pool dive (550 QR)

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. We are offering this program in the Intercontinental pool. While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.

To sign up for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. Are you ready to try it out?

This will give you credit towards the PADI Open Water Course if you wish to continue with your scuba journey.

Refresher dive – 1 pool dive & 1 open water dive

(1200 QR)

Has it been a while since your last dive? Miss the feeling of unique calmness and need to dust the cobwebs off? Then this pool dive is for you. Our qualified instructor will fast track you through the PADI OW skills and drills, clean up your buoyancy and trim, and make you feel comfortable moving onto more experienced dives in the open water. This is your passport to our boat dives!

PADI Open Water Course

Group of 4 (2500 QR per person)

Group of 2 (4000 QR per person)

1-1 with the instructor (5500QR)

Become a fully qualified Open Water Diver in just 4 days. This is an entry-level course for beginner divers, no previous experience necessary! This scuba qualification is recognized worldwide and will enable you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters… valid for a lifetime!

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YOUR DIVE ADVENTURE BEGINS TODAY.

Requirements:

• You must be 10 years or above.
• Note: 10-14-year-old divers earn a Junior Open Water Diver certification.
• You must be able to float for 10 minutes.
• You must be able to swim 200m unassisted or 300m with mask and fins.
• Sign a medical statement that allows you to drive safely.

Course:

• 2 Confined water dives in the Intercontinental Hotel pool.
• 2 Open water dives in the ocean.
• Knowledge development segments with instructor and OW manual.
• Pictures taken throughout the course.

Day trip boat dive (1500QR per person)

Have you passed your PADI Open Water Course and want to extend your dive experience? Qatar Watersport is offering dive trips on our 32ft boat. Usually departing early in the morning and heading an hour out to sea. Divers will be expecting 2 exciting dives and 2 credits towards their Advanced Open Water course. Very limited spaces so speak to one of our PADI instructors to find out more today!

This will be a credit towards your PADI Advanced Open Watercourse- boat, navigation, wreck, and peak performance buoyancy.

*All options are provided with rental equipment.

*You must sign risk and liability forms before you start.

*Spaces are limited, and dates are weather dependent.

*You may be required to have a physician’s signature.

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Wakeboarding is essentially a combination of water skiing and snowboarding. Wakeboarders ride on a board slightly larger than a snowboard and ride on top of the water at speeds around 20 miles per hour. Beginners love that wakeboarding is fun, easy to learn, and allows everyone to progress their skill level at their own pace. Experienced wakeboarders love that they can amp up the adrenaline by launching themselves into the air using either the wake and/or various man-made jumps or obstacles.

Wakeboarding can also be a social activity. Booking group lessons is a fun way to reconnect with old friends. And once you master the sport, you can organise a group day, encouraging each other to try new moves and laughing at each other’s wipeouts.

JET SKI

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Yamaha WAVERUNNER 130cc Single Seater

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Sea Doo GTI 150cc (double seater)

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Sea Doo WAKEPRO SuperCharge 230cc Double Seater

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KITESURFING

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KITESURFING LESSON FEES

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS

1 H – 450 QAR

6 H – 2400 QAR

GROUP SESSION (2 PEOPLE)

1 H – 350 QAR (PER PERSON)

6 H – 1800 QAR (PER PERSON)

QWS provides tutorial, equipment and a wetsuit!

LESSONS ORGANIZATION

• The course must be completed within 3 months
• Lessons will be confirmed 2 days before by the school
• We will inform you about time and the place 1 day ahead
• You must be able to reach the beach on your own
• If you want to postpone the lesson you need to inform us 1 day before
• In case you cannot attend lesson and you will fail to inform us, we will forgive you one time. However if it repeats we will require you to pay for the lesson.

WHAT TO TAKE FOR LESSON

• Thin neoprene boots to fit in the kitesurfing board’s straps.
• Shorts and t-shirt to go into the water.
• Money for the whole course, to be paid before the lesson starts.
• Drinks, food, sun cream, and a cap.

LOCATION

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for paddle boats, kayaks and walking balls got to

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This was an excellent event put on by Super Sports Events. For those who did triathlon over 10 years ago in the UAE this was back where it all started at Ghantoot.

The swim was well marked in the quiet bay, and although the water was still warm, wet suits were allowed. There was a long transition from the beach to the bike racks which was probably the only down-side. Bike racking was easy and as usual with Super Sports Events the staff was super friendly and helpful, signage for parking and general direction was clear. There were two mobile bike vans available for any last minute requirements.

The bike course was 3 loops of 13km for the Olympic on closed wide roads which felt super safe. The run was a flat double out and back loop with a couple of water stations. The award ceremony was well organized and efficiently run. Overall great race by Super Sports Events and would definitely do again.

By David Hunt

بحضور سعادة الشيخ جوعان بن حمد آل ثاني، رئيس المجلس الأولمبي الآسيوي، رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، رئيس اللجنة المنظمة لدورة الألعاب الخليجية – الدوحة 2026، انطلقت مساء امس منافسات دورة الألعاب الخليجية في الدوحة، من خلال حفل افتتاح مميز أقيم بميدان لونجين الشقب، يعكس التزام دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي بدعم الرياضة، وباستضافة كبرى البطولات الرياضية.
وشهد حفل الافتتاح حضور عدد من أصحاب السمو والسعادة الوزراء ورؤساء اللجان الأولمبية الخليجية وكبار المسؤولين الرياضيين، من بينهم صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير عبدالعزيز بن تركي الفيصل رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية والبارالمبية السعودية، وسمو الشيخ منصور بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية الإماراتية، والشيخ فهد ناصر صباح الأحمد الصباح رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية الكويتية، وصاحب السمو السيد عزان بن قيس آل سعيد رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية العمانية، والشيخ عيسى بن علي آل خليفة نائب رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية البحرينية وعدد من والقيادات الرياضية الخليجية.
كما شهد الحفل حضور سعادة الدكتور ثاني بن عبدالرحمن الكواري النائب الثاني لرئيس اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، وسعادة جاسم بن راشد البوعينين أمين عام اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، نائب رئيس اللجنة المنظمة للدورة والشيخ خليفة بن خالد آل ثاني، مدير قطاع الرياضة باللجنة الأولمبية القطرية والمدير العام للجنة المنظمة للدورة.
وتشهد الدورة مشاركة 1400 لاعب وإداري حيث يتنافس اللاعبون المشاركون في 17 رياضة متنوعة على مدار 11 يومًا من المنافسات، وذلك تأكيدا على المكانة التي باتت تحظى بها دولة قطر كوجهة عالمية لاستضافة كبرى الأحداث الرياضية.
كما تأتي هذه الدورة امتدادًا للجهود التي بذلها سعادة الشيخ جوعان بن حمد آل ثاني في تسهيل مشاركة الرياضيين الخليجيين في دورة الألعاب الآسيوية الشاطئية – سانيا 2026، وتحقيقهم للعديد من الإنجازات خلال الدورة، وذلك انطلاقًا من إيمانه بالدور الذي يمكن أن تلعبه الرياضة في تعزيز التقارب بين الشعوب ودعم العمل الخليجي المشترك
وتؤكد استضافة الدوحة للنسخة الرابعة من دورة الألعاب الخليجية استمرار هذا النهج، عبر حدث رياضي يجمع أبناء الخليج ويسهم في تعزيز حضور الرياضة الخليجية على المستويين الإقليمي والدولي.



الشيخ جوعان بن حمد:الدوحة تعتز باستضافة النسخة الرابعة

قال سعادة الشيخ جوعان بن حمد آل ثاني، رئيس المجلس الأولمبي الآسيوي، رئيس اللجنة الأولمبية القطرية، رئيس اللجنة المنظمة لدورة الألعاب الخليجية – الدوحة 2026: «تعتز الدوحة باستضافة النسخة الرابعة من دورة الألعاب الخليجية، التي تجمع الرياضيين والأشقاء من مختلف أنحاء المنطقة. وفي وقت يشهد فيه العالم العديد من التحديات والمتغيرات، تؤكد هذه الدورة الدور المهم الذي يمكن أن تلعبه الرياضة في تعزيز الحوار والتعاون والتفاهم بين الشعوب. وتظل الرياضة واحدة من أبرز عوامل الوحدة في منطقة الخليج، وقد تجسد ذلك بوضوح خلال دورة الألعاب الآسيوية الشاطئية – سانيا 2026، التي جمعت جميع اللجان الأولمبية الوطنية الـ45 في آسيا في احتفالية عكست قيم الصداقة والتقارب».
وأضاف: «نؤمن في دولة قطر بالدور الكبير الذي يمكن أن تلعبه الرياضة في بناء مجتمعات أكثر صحة وترابطًا وتماسكًا. وعلى مدار العقدين الماضيين، استضافت قطر رياضيين وجماهير ووفودًا من مختلف أنحاء العالم، ونجحت في تنظيم أكثر من 20 بطولة عالمية. ولقد ساهم هذا الإرث، الممتد منذ دورة الألعاب الآسيوية الدوحة 2006، في توفير منشآت وخبرات عالمية المستوى تسهم اليوم في دعم طموحات الرياضيين الخليجيين. كما نتوجه بالشكر إلى الاتحادات الخليجية والشركاء والجهات المنظمة على دعمهم لهذا الحدث، متمنين التوفيق لجميع الرياضيين المشاركين في تقديم مستويات تعكس الروح الحقيقية للرياضة الخليجية».

المنافسات تقام في مجموعة من المنشآت الرياضية الحديثة

تقام منافسات الدورة في مجموعة من المنشآت الرياضية الحديثة في دولة قطر، بما يوفر أفضل الإمكانات للرياضيين لتقديم مستويات مميزة في مختلف المنافسات. وتشمل هذه المنشآت: قبة أسباير، وصالة رياضة المرأة، ومجمع حمد للرياضات المائية، ونادي قطر الرياضي، وصالة الاتحاد القطري للبليارد والسنوكر، ونادي الغرافة الرياضي، وميدان لوسيل للرماية، ونادي قطر للسباق والفروسية، وصالة الاتحاد القطري للبولينغ، وصالة الدحيل الرياضية.
وتتمتع هذه المنشآت بسجل حافل في استضافة كبرى البطولات والأحداث الرياضية الإقليمية والدولية، ومن بينها مجمع حمد للرياضات المائية الذي يحتضن منافسات السباحة، وكان قد استضاف بطولة العالم للألعاب المائية الدوحة 2024، إلى جانب قبة أسباير التي تستضيف منافسات التايكوندو وكرة الطاولة والكاراتيه، وتُعد واحدة من أبرز المنشآت الرياضية متعددة الاستخدامات في المنطقة.
وتضم قائمة الرياضات الـ17 المدرجة في الدورة وهي القوس والسهم، وألعاب القوى، وكرة السلة (3×3)، والبليارد، والملاكمة، والبولينغ، والفروسية، والمبارزة، وكرة اليد، والكاراتيه، والبادل، وكرة الطاولة، والتايكوندو، والرماية، والسنوكر، والسباحة، والكرة الطائرة.
كما سيتولى مختبر قطر لمكافحة المنشطات، المعتمد من الوكالة العالمية لمكافحة المنشطات (WADA)، تنفيذ عمليات الفحص الخاصة بالدورة.
وتعد دورة الدوحة 2026 النسخة الرابعة من دورة الألعاب الخليجية، بعد النسخة السابقة التي أقيمت في دولة الكويت عام 2022.

منافسات الدورة.. اليوم

تنطلق منافسات الدورة اليوم الثلاثاء حيث تفتتح منافسات السباحة في مجمع حمد للرياضات المائية، وكرة السلة (3×3) على صالة نادي الغرافة، والتايكواندو وكرة الطاولة في قبة أسباير، والبلياردو في صالة الاتحاد القطري للبلياردو والسنوكر والبولينج في مركز قطر للبولينج.
فيما تبدأ يوم الأربعاء منافسات الفروسية في نادي السباق والفروسية، والمبارزة والملاكمة في قبة أسباير، إضافة إلى الرماية في ميدان لوسيل، على أن تنطلق يوم الخميس منافسات ألعاب القوى على استاد سحيم بن حمد في نادي قطر، بالإضافة إلى منافسات كرة اليد التي تقام على صالة دحيل الرياضية.