Sports / Handball

European giants Spain and France set up clash 29 Jan 2015 - 01:36 am

French players celebrate after beating Slovenia in a quarter-final match of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, at the Ali Bin Hamad Al...

Qatar continue dream run and book first-ever semi-final spot 29 Jan 2015 - 01:33 am

Qatar’s fans cheer for their team during the quarter-final against Germany at Lusail Multipurpose Hall outside Doha yesterday. Pictures: Salim Matramkot By Armstrong...

Czech Republic win President’s Cup 28 Jan 2015 - 01:11 am

The Czech players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship President’s Cup match against Belarus at the...

Upbeat Qatar face Germany today 28 Jan 2015 - 01:07 am

Qatar’s goalkeepers Goran Stojanovic (left) in action against Austria’s Robert Weber on Sunday during the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Handball World Championship and...

Germany, France cruise into quarters at Worlds 27 Jan 2015 - 12:00 am

France’s Valentin Porte attempts a shot on goal during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championships Eighth Final match against Argentina at the Ali...

Iran taste first major victory in handball with Chile scalp 27 Jan 2015 - 12:00 am

Jalal Kiani of Iran in action during the Qatar 2015 24th Men’s Handball World Championship President’s Cup match against Chile at the Duhail...

We want to make history, says Mahe 26 Jan 2015 - 11:59 pm

French players Thierry Omeyer (left), Kentin Mahe (centre) and Nikola Karabatic celebrate after winning the Qatar 2015 Men’s Handball World Championship 2015 match...

Magnificent Qatar create history 26 Jan 2015 - 12:15 am

Qatar team celebrates after their win during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship held at Lusail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Qatar edged through to...

Qatar can go all the way with the support of fans: Al Shaabi 26 Jan 2015 - 12:14 am

Ahmad Al Shaabi Doha: Ahmad Al Shaabi, Vice President of the Qatar 2015 Organising Committee and Qatar Handball Association (QHA) President, has expressed...

Germany finish as Group D leaders 25 Jan 2015 - 01:13 am

Doha: Former champions Germany finished as Group D leaders after a 36-19 win over Saudi Arabia at Lusail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Germany had...

Fans from Arab world dominate at Qatar 2015 25 Jan 2015 - 01:06 am

Doha: Sports fans from across the Arab world have electrified the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship, bringing their passionate support for national teams...

Argentina, Iceland reach last-sixteen 25 Jan 2015 - 01:00 am

A Swedish player scores past the French keeper at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT Doha: Argentina and Iceland...

Qatar overcome Belarus, finish second in Group A 24 Jan 2015 - 01:39 am

Qatar’s Markovic Zarko (1) scores against Belarus during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship at Losail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Qatar won 26-22. RIGHT:...

Croatian brother wins Group B clash against Bosnian sibling 24 Jan 2015 - 01:38 am

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ivan Karacic (left) is held by his brother Croatia’s Igor Karacic. Doha: Igor Karacic top scored to help Croatia to...

Qatar 2015 volunteers paint Doha in orange 24 Jan 2015 - 01:37 am

Volunteers of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship. DOHA: They are busy painting the town ‘orange’. No, we are not talking about The...

Spain end Qatar’s unbeaten streak 22 Jan 2015 - 12:46 am

A Qatari player in action against Spain during a Group A match of the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship at Lusail Multipurpose Hall...

Amid the competition, an unlikely father-son reunion 22 Jan 2015 - 12:41 am

Qatar’s coach Valero Rivera reacts during the Group A match against Spain at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall outside Doha yesterday: RIGHT: Spain’s Valero...

Stefani, Pharrell to perform after handball games 22 Jan 2015 - 12:32 am

Gwen Stefani (left) and Pharrell Williams Doha: The Qatar 2015 Organising Committee has confirmed that international superstar Gwen Stefani will perform at Lusail...