FC Bayern Munich players at Aspire Zone Foundation

The Aspire Academy in Doha is hosting a football festival by welcoming FC Bayern Munich, PSV Eindhoven, and Brugge FC for their winter training camps. Bayern Munich is the most popular among fans, with players like Manuel Neuer and Arjen Robben drawing large crowds. The club is using the camp to prepare for the second half of the season and close the gap with Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund. Brugge FC and PSV Eindhoven are also in Qatar for their training camps, with Brugge on their first winter trip to the country. More European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and four Russian clubs, are expected to arrive for training sessions at Aspire Academy.

Qatar’s Abdullah Al Tamimi celebrates after defeating World No.28 Mathieu Castagnet

Qatari squash player Abdullah Al Tamimi achieved consecutive victories at the PSA World Championship, held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. He won against French players Mathieu Castagnet and Gregoire Marche, ranking him into the top 16. Al Tamimi's strategy involved playing a less aggressive game to conserve energy and force errors from his opponent. His next match is against Tarek Momen. Other notable matches included Diego Elias against Greg Lobban, and Joel Makin versus Mohamed ElSherbini. Qatari Syed Azlan Amjad is also set to play in the second round.

Samba dazzles with sub-47-second 400m hurdles in Paris

Qatari athlete Abderrahman Samba made history by becoming the second man to ever run the 400m hurdles in under 47 seconds at the Diamond League meet in Paris, clocking 46.98 seconds. This victory marks his fourth win in the seventh race of the Diamond League season, setting new Asian, world, Diamond League, and meet records. Samba's performance surpassed Rai Benjamin's previous world lead and is now second only to Kevin Young's world record. Despite a mistake at the start, Samba expressed his ambition to become the fastest man in the world. In other events, Kevin Mayer won the triathlon with personal bests, and Shericka Jackson nearly set a world best in the women's 200m.

Pepperell clinches maiden European Tour win at Qatar Masters

Eddie Pepperell of England won his first European Tour victory at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters held at Doha Golf Club, defeating Oliver Fisher by one stroke. Pepperell's final round of 70 led him to finish 18 under par, with Fisher close behind at 17 under. The victory marked a significant turnaround for Pepperell, who had previously lost his Tour card and had to return to Q-School in 2016. The win also propelled him from 188th to 13th in the season-long rankings. Marcus Kinhult of Sweden finished third, while the Spanish duo Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño and Pablo Larrazábal, Frenchman Grégory Havret, and Italian Renato Paratore tied for fourth. The article also mentions other players' performances, including Josh White of the MENA Golf Tour and past champions like Paul Lawrie.

Qatar’s Abdulla Al Tamimi celebrates his win over Gregoire Marche of France at the PSA Men’s World Championship at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex

Qatari squash player Abdulla Al Tamimi achieved a significant victory at the PSA Men's World Championship by defeating World No.14 Gregoire Marche of France. The match, which took place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, saw Tamimi win in four games, securing his place in the last 32. Despite a dip in concentration during the third game, Tamimi managed to regain control and win the match with the support of his local fans. Other players, including Mohammed Al Shorbagy, Paul Coll, and Youssef Ibrahim, also progressed to the second round, with some overcoming injuries and upsets. The article details the outcomes of various matches and highlights the performances of several players during the championship's opening day.

Qatar's victorious coach Valero Rivera greeted upon arrival at Hamad International Airport

Valero Rivera, the coach of Qatar's national handball team, expressed confidence in his team's ability to win the Asian handball Championship, which they did by defeating South Korea 33-21. The victory marked Qatar's fourth consecutive regional title, solidifying their dominance in Asian handball since 2014. The team received a warm welcome upon their return to Doha at Hamad International Airport, with sports officials in attendance. The win also qualifies Qatar for the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship in Egypt, along with the other semi-finalists from the Kuwait championship.

Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben undecided on future club

Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben, during a press conference in Doha, expressed uncertainty about his future club as his contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of the season. While he did not confirm any move to Inter Milan, he acknowledged the interest from various clubs. Robben's father, who is also his agent, has been busy with transfer discussions. Robben emphasized his current focus on returning to the Bayern team and discussed the team's prospects in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, where they face Liverpool. He also praised Dutch and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk for his career progress and his role as captain of the Netherlands national team.

Nasser Al Ghazali riding What A Pleasure to the victory ceremony during the Medium Tour at Hathab Series Round Six at the Al Shaqab Arena yesterday.

Nasser Al Ghazali rode What A Pleasure to victory in the Medium Tour at the sixth round of the Hathab Series, held at the Al Shaqab Arena in Doha. The event, which took place over two days, saw What A Pleasure secure the top spot with a time of 70.15, narrowly defeating Carmen, which finished in second place with a time of 68.89. The winner received a prize of QR 5,000, while the runner-up was awarded QR 3,000. Mohammed Saeed Haidan's mount, Miss Chili, came in third, earning QR 2,000. In the Small Tour, Ali Mohammed AL Marri and Fernhill Friendly Touch won, receiving QR 2,500. Hamad Nasser Al Qadi on Hugo Z and Mohammed Saeed Haidan on Ziezo finished second and third, respectively. The Big Tour competition is set to take place today with participants competing for top prizes.

Jorge Campillo clinches victory at Commercial Bank Qatar Masters

Spain's Jorge Campillo won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters at the Education City Golf Club, defeating David Drysdale in a play-off to secure his second European Tour title. Despite leading by two shots with two holes remaining, Campillo hit a double bogey on the 17th, leading to a play-off which he won on the fifth extra hole. Scottish player Drysdale has yet to win in 498 European Tour events, finishing runner-up four times. Other players like Jeff Winther, Niklas Lemke, and Kalle Samooja were close contenders. Campillo expressed pride in his play-off performance, highlighting the difficulty of the win. The article also mentions performances by other golfers such as Alexander Björk, Marcus Kinhult, Nino Bertasio, George Coetzee, Pablo Larrazábal, and Chris Paisley.

Fatima Galvez Marin clinches second gold at Qatar Open Shotgun Championship

Fatima Galvez Marin of Spain secured her second gold medal at the Qatar Open Shotgun Championship, partnering with Alessandro De Souza Ferreira to win the mixed team trap event. They defeated the British duo of Matthew Coward-Holley and Kirsty Hegarty. Marin had previously won the women’s individual event, beating Alessandra Perilli and Giulia Grassia. The British shooter Coward-Holley also earned a podium spot for the second consecutive day after claiming silver in the men’s individual trap. The Italian team of Emanuele Buccolieri and Erica Sessa took third place. The event featured 220 shooters from 34 countries and served as preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.