Sports in Qatar

The sport of falconry began over 5,000 years ago in Iran, and spread over the centuries to East and West. The sport was introduced to Qatar through Bedouin tribes who used the birds as a tool for hunting. They discovered that it was much easier to allow the raptors to take down birds migrating across the Arabian Peninsula than it was to shoot them down themselves. This Bedouin method of falconry set the basis for the modern version of the sport practiced in Qatar. 

Football is the most popular sport in Qatar, – playing and spectating. On a local level, Qatar has a vibrant football culture, with local first and second clubs and associations throughout the country. 

Follow the three biggest clubs:

Al Sadd 

https://al-saddclub.com/ 

Qatar SC

https://www.qsl.qa/en/club/qatar-sc

Al Rayan 

https://www.qfa.qa/al-rayyan-club/ 

The Qatar ExxonMobil Open, one of two ATP Tour events held in the Middle East, has been selected by players as the ATP 250 sport Tournament of the Year. 

See your heroes at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. 

Period: first week of January 

Tickets: https://www.qatartennis.org/ 

The Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix is ​​a motorsport race that has been run since 2004 and counts towards the Road Race World Championship. The event will take place at the Lusail International Circuit near Doha.

More information at:

https://www.motogp.com/en/event/Qatar

Camel racing is a sport that has been an inherent part of Qatari culture for decades now. 

Professional Camel racing started in Qatar in 1972 although it is their traditional sport and the Al Shahaniya Race Track is a must see for those who visit Doha.

Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City, is a 250-hectare sports complex located in the Baaya district of Doha, Qatar. Owned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, it was established as an international sports destination in 2003 and an educational center for the development of sports champions was opened the following year.

Have a look the training facilities: 

https://www.aspirezone.qa/facilities.aspx?lang=en