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WTT Star Contender heads to Goa at Peddem Stadium in Mapusa from January 23 to 28

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WTT Star Contender heads to Goa at Peddem Stadium in Mapusa from January 23 to 28   The WTT Series is heading back to the beach in 2024 with the return of WTT Star Contender Goa. Set to be staged from 23-28 January at Peddem Indoor Stadium, the event will offer up a total prize pool of USD 250,000 as well as 600 World Ranking points for the winners. With things kicking off in a little over a month, the first entries have been confirmed. Cheng I-Ching is coming back another shot at the title after an impressive run in 2024 that saw her going all the way to the final. Last year the World No.18 surprised everyone as she carved her way through the draw, knocking out the likes of Hina Hayata, Elizabeta Samara and Miu Hirano before ultimately losing the title to Wang Yidi. Cheng will be after the same form as she steps out in India once again to defend the 420pts she picked up last March. The competition for the podium is already looking fierce with Shin Yubin currently standing on t

Join the Action: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is Now LIVE!

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  Join the Action:  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football is Now LIVE! The wait is over as the Official  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Fantasy Football game is now LIVE for fans worldwide! Fans can now visit  the- AFC .com  or download the  AFC  LIVE app to play the game.   Fervent supporters of Asian football can start playing by creating their virtual squad featuring  AFC  Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ players with a virtual currency budget of 100 million, which will increase to 105 million during the Knockout Stage. Each squad will consist of 15 players in total with 11 players in the starting line-up and four bench substitutes. Fans can strategise, manage, and compete against users worldwide and join private leagues with their friends.   The game will last for the entire tournament and provides a thrilling platform for fans to showcase their strategic skills in team management by using transfers and boosters to earn more points based on the players’ real-life performances. At the end of

Qatar Welcomes 4 Million Visitors, a Five-Year High

    Qatar has crossed four million visitors, exceeding annual visitor numbers of the past five years. Announced by Qatar Tourism, the latest figures highlight the positive momentum of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM  and the country’s ongoing efforts and initiatives to promote its tourism sector.   Earlier this year, Qatar announced the seamless operation of the Hayya platform to unify and simplify visa processes for travellers who require a visa to enter Qatar. These efforts complement Qatar’s already open travel policies which see 95 countries granted visa on arrival. In addition, Qatar’s year-long calendar of events and captivating marketing campaigns have supported the increased tourism figures.   His Excellency, Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, said: “Qatar continues to demonstrate its appeal as a global tourism destination with its expanded tourism infrastructure, safety, and authentic Arabian hospitality. Qatar’s diverse tourism offering, with its 500km of

WANG CHUQIN DEFENDS WTT FINALS TITLE IN DOHA

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  WANG CHUQIN DEFENDS WTT FINALS TITLE IN DOHA Wang Chuqin has clinched victory at WTT Finals Men Doha 2023, defending his Men's Singles title in style. The World No.2 lifted the trophy following a decisive 4-0 (11-8, 11-9, 12-10, 11-7) win against top seed and World No.1 Fan Zhendong at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar Building on his success at Xinxiang 2022, Wang aimed to secure another Men's Singles title at the season-ending event. The grand finale took on added significance with the second seed facing off against the event’s 2021 champion.  Despite Wang trailing in the head-to-head record 3:9, the duo had split their previous two encounters, with each of those matches going the full seven-games distance. The final began at a competitive pace, with Fan initially taking the lead. However, Wang made a strong comeback, securing the opening game with a score of 11-8. As play unfolded, Wang maintained his dominance, displaying confidence and skill. Fan fought back in the third

QMMF Releases Calendar for Upcoming Motorsports Events in 2024

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  QMMF Releases Calendar for Upcoming Motorsports Events in 2024 Doha, Qatar, 6 January 2024: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has announced the 2024 sports calendar featuring 43 International, local, and regional events and championships. The calendar is packed with different motorsports events set to feature diverse global talent. Highlighted events include, the Qatar International Rally from February 1-2, the inaugural Qatar 1812 KM – FIA World Endurance Championship from 29 February to 2 March 2024, the 2024 MotoGP TM Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar from March 8-10, Qatar International Baja from 31 October to 2 November, and the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2024 from 28 November to 1 December, 2024. January is set to kick off with the first round of the FIM Mini GP Qatar and the Qatar National Sprint Championship. February includes the Qatar International Rally, round 1 of the Qatar Off-Road Championship, round 2 of the Qatar National Sprint race, end

Football fever returns to Qatar with the AFC Asian Cup and a host of festive events

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  Football fever returns to Qatar with the AFC Asian Cup and a host of festive events Following the immensely successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2022 TM  tournament in Qatar, which was voted the best this century, Qatar is gearing up to welcome the world once more with the AFC Asian Cup  2023 TM  from January 12 - February 10, 2024. The AFC Asian Cup 2023 TM  demonstrates Qatar’s ongoing sporting legacy and showcases Qatar’s ability to host large-scale events and welcome visitors from across the globe with its world-class tourism infrastructure, which includes an award-winning airport Hamad International Airport and national airline Qatar Airways, metro and tram network (which carried over 18.2 million passengers during the FIFA World Cup2022 TM ), inviting hotels, and leisure attractions. In addition, Qatar will be abuzz with some of the biggest events of the year during the AFC Asian Cup 2023 TM , providing visitors and residents with a packed itinerary of things to do and see