Tag: Doha

Gulf crisis cloud on Doha Diamond League

Article posted by Coliseum, April 13^th, 2026

The Diamond League’s season-opening event in Doha (Qatar) has been postponed until June amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ‘BBC SPORT’ stated that the meeting, the first of 15 stops on the Diamond League circuit this season, was set to be held at the Qatar Sports Club on May 8th... » Read more

Qatar plans route to 2036 Olympic Games

Article posted by Coliseum, August 1^st, 2024

Qatar could come out on top in a battle to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Doha News said that recognising the transformative power of these quadrennial games, Qatar has long set its sights on hosting the Games. And reports suggest Doha bid parties and the International Olympic... » Read more

AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 dates announced

Article posted by Coliseum, April 7^th, 2023

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organizing Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 have confirmed that the upcoming edition of the continent’s flagship international competition will be held from January 12th to February 10th, 2024. ‘ARAB NEWS’ stated that the... » Read more

Qatar Stadium 974 dismantling on

Article posted by Coliseum, December 14^th, 2022

The World Cup may just be reaching its business end, with eight countries remaining – but one of the stadiums is already being dismantled. ‘The Sun’ stated that the crew got to work on taking apart the temporary Stadium 974 in the Ras Abu Aboud area of Doha in Qatar. The 44,089-capacity... » Read more

No ‘spirited’ fans for Qatar FIFA showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, July 11^th, 2022

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was bound to be different. Fans not being to able to buy alcohol while taking in the matches certainly qualifies. ‘yahoo!sports’ stated that all World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol-free this Winter, with beer sales allowed outside arenas before and after some... » Read more

Qatar jump on the Formula 1 bandwagon

Article posted by Coliseum, October 1^st, 2021

Qatar’s Losail International Circuit will hold its first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix from November 19th-21st, with the country set to host the 20th event of the 2021 season, as well as signing an additional 10-year deal to host F1 from 2023. The ‘F1’ stated that the Qatari circuit is most... » Read more

Qatar FIFA showcase to greet only jabbed fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has announced that Doha is seeking to provide one million doses of coronavirus vaccine to fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country, the State media reported on June 20th. ‘MSN’ stated that the Gulf nation has been... » Read more