Qatar to host 89 major sports tournaments through March 2016
The increase in events comes as local officials position Qatar as a global sporting hub and try to develop a stronger athletic culture ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
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After 58 years, Doha Sailing Club closes indefinitely
Employees said they were recently told to vacate the premises, as the land the club sits on is being appropriated for use by the government.
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Qatar Olympic Committee chief urges universities to support athletes
Secretary General Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for institutions in Qatar to back their home-grown talent, saying the athletes should be able to take time out from studying and working in order to focus on sports.
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PHOTOS: Qatari athletes compete in Youth Olympic Games in China
The nearly two dozen athletes are competing in seven disciplines: athletics, shooting, gymnastics, equestrian, table tennis, handball and swimming.
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