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Dubai Basketball ABA League semifinals to be played in Bosnia and Herzegovina
DUBAI: Following several meetings held over the past few days between Dubai Basketball, the ABA League and Buducnost VOLI, it has been decided that the team will play the ABA League semifinals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Due to the recent geopolitical events in the region, the first game of the semifinals series between Dubai Basketball and Buducnost VOLI will not be played at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai as initially planned.
QMMF unveils Team Qatar drivers line up and livery ahead of debut in 24 Hours of Le Mans
Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar will make its debut at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans from June 10 to 14, marking a landmark moment for Qatari motorsport as the nation takes its place on the grid of one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding races.
The programme is delivered through a strategic partnership between Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Iron Lynx, alongside a collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, with Team Qatar set to compete in the LMGT3 category aboard the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport LMGT3. ipltable.lol
Taking place from June 13 to 14 at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as the pinnacle event of endurance racing and the centerpiece of the FIA World Endurance Championship calendar. First held in 1923, the race tests drivers, teams, and manufacturers across an uninterrupted 24-hour contest where speed, reliability, strategy, and endurance determine success.
Team Qatar will arrive at Le Mans following a rapid rise in international endurance racing competition. In a short period, the programme has established itself through a series of standout performances across leading endurance championships and events.
Recent milestones include securing the 2025 24H Series Overall championship with victories in the 992 AM Drivers Championship, 992 AM Teams Championship and Overall 992 Teams Championship. Team Qatar also claimed victory in the 24 Hours of Dubai in the 992 AM category and continued its momentum into 2026 with category wins at the 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi and the 12 Hours of Mugello.
The team has also delivered strong performances in the European Le Mans Series campaign with pole positions in Barcelona and Paul Ricard in the LMGT3 category. At the season opener in Barcelona, Abdulla Al Khelaifi earned Most Valuable Driver honours after leading the race for more than seventy percent of the event before Team Qatar ultimately secured fourth position.
The Team Qatar lineup for Le Mans brings together Qatari driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi alongside Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi, combining international endurance racing experience with local talent on motorsport’s biggest stage.
Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC), said: "Team Qatar’s participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans is an important moment for Qatari motorsport and reflects the country’s growing presence on the international stage. The achievements and the participation of Team Qatar represents the fruition of the long-term investment and vision of QMMF, and its continuous goal to inspire future generations, and creating a pathway for them to compete at the highest level of motorsport. Through our partnership with Iron Lynx and collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, we are creating opportunities to learn, grow, and establish a stronger foundation for Qatar in global endurance racing. We are proud to see Team Qatar compete at one of motorsport’s most iconic events and look forward to what this journey can achieve."
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Andrea Piccini, Iron Lynx Team Principal and CEO, said: "We are proud to have joined forces with QMMF, especially for this landmark moment, the first entry in the world's most legendary race. Working with such a brilliant and dynamic federation is an important step for our team and we really appreciate the trust that they put into us.”
He also added, "The QMMF achieved outstanding results in a really short time and we will give our maximum effort to help it continue its rise. We are confident in the potential of our lineup for this race and we will give our one hundred percent to deliver the best results possible."
Abdulla Al Khelaifi said: "For all of us at Team Qatar, competing at Le Mans is a proud and exciting moment. This race represents the highest level of endurance racing and being part of it is an incredible opportunity for our team. We arrive with great respect for the challenge ahead and with a strong desire to learn from the experience, continue developing as a team, and represent Qatar in the best possible way. We are excited for the opportunity ahead and hope to make our mark on one of the biggest stages in motorsport."
Barshim wins gold in China
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim once again proved his class on the international stage after winning the men’s high jump title at the inaugural Asian Jumps Championships in Chongqing, China, yesterday. The Asian record holder cleared 2.23m to secure the gold medal, marking his highest clearance since claiming bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The competition attracted 552 athletes from 23 countries and regions, including Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Qatar and Singapore.
The 34-year-old four-time Olympic medallist opened his campaign confidently by clearing 2.10m on his first attempt before producing another flawless jump at 2.19m. Barshim then sailed over 2.23m at the first time of asking to take firm control of the contest and underline his strong form ahead of the upcoming international season.
Barshim later attempted 2.26m in search of a higher winning mark but was unable to clear the bar.
The latest triumph follows another memorable appearance by Barshim at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 earlier this month. Competing in front of home fans in Doha, the Qatari star cleared 2.16m to claim a shared gold medal alongside Oman’s Fatak Bait Jaboob in an emotional tribute to his famous shared Olympic title moment with Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi at the Tokyo Games.
The three-time world champion still holds the Asian record with his outstanding leap of 2.43m achieved in Brussels in 2014, which remains the second-highest jump in history.