Doha: The Qatar Chess Association (QCA) announced, Sunday, that it will organize the first edition of the Classical Chess Tournament starting from Aug.29 to Sept.4, 2024. In a statement QCA stated that the tournament will be devoted to men and women and competitions are set to be held at Qatar Chess Association Training Center. The opportunity will solely be given to Qatari players from both genders. Speaking to Qatar News Agency , President of QCA Mohammed Al Madhahka, highlighted that the first edition of Qatar cup is one of the QCA's updated tournaments that aim to increase Qatari male and female fans, in addition to creating an environment conducive for players. Al Madhahka indicated that the tournament comes as part of the QCA's plans dedicated to bringing about a qualitative leap for the game, emphasizing that the tournament is one of the precious opportunities before the national teams committee to explore further promising talents to be included in the coming period, in addition to expanding the pr ocess of selecting best players to represent the Qatari chess in tournaments abroad. Upon concluding his remarks, Al Madhahka underlined that the tournament is incorporated into the major objectives set by the QCA's board of directors to promote the game and build a generation that feeds national teams with talented players who will rightfully compete in the Arab, continental and international games. Source: Qatar News Agency
Related Posts
Al Fadala lauds athletics team performance at Islamic Solidarity Games
Konya, Turkey – Qatar Athletics Federation President Mr. Mohammed Issa Al Fadala has described on Monday athletics team performance as incredible after they won seven medals, including three gold, three silver and one bronze at the ongoing fifth Islami…
Qatar to take on Uzbekistan in Asian Men’s Handball Championship
DAMMAM – Defending champions , Qatar’s handball team will lock horns against Uzbekistan in their second match of the main round of the 2022 Asian Men’s Handball Championship in Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Monday.Team Qatar members are looking for a seco…
Asian champions Qatar to face African giants Egypt in second friendly handball game
DOHA – Reigning Asian champions Qatar and African giants Egypt will square off in the second of the two friendly handball games, to take place at the Al Duhail Sports Hall on Thursday.Al Annabi are playing the friendly matches as part of their preparat…