اللجنة المنظمة تعتمد جدول الخليجية

اعتمدت اللجنة المنظمة لدورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة - الدوحة 2026 جدول منافسات الدورة، التي تنطلق في 11 مايو الجاري، بمشاركة واسعة من منتخبات دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي الست.
وسيتنافس المشاركون في النسخة الرابعة من دورة الألعاب الخليجية، في 17 لعبة رياضية متنوعة و تقام المنافسات في 10 منشآت رياضية مجهزة بأحدث التقنيات تشمل: قبة أسباير، وصالة رياضة المرأة، ومجمع حمد للرياضات المائية، ونادي قطر الرياضي، وصالة الاتحاد القطري للبليارد والسنوكر، ونادي الغرافة الرياضي، وميدان لوسيل للرماية، ونادي قطر للسباق والفروسية، وصالة الاتحاد القطري للبولينغ، وصالة دحيل الرياضية.
وتفتتح منافسات السباحة يوم 12 مايو في مجمع حمد للرياضات المائية، وتتواصل على مدار أربعة أيام، بالتزامن مع انطلاق منافسات كرة السلة (3×3) في صالة نادي الغرافة . كما تستضيف قبة أسباير منافسات التايكواندو ، إضافة إلى منافسات كرة الطاولة التي تستمر حتى 17 مايو في نفس المنشأة. كما تستضيف صالة الاتحاد القطري للبلياردو والسنوكر منافسات البلياردو حتى 15 مايو، فيما يحتضن مركز قطر للبولينج منافسات البولينج حتى 17 مايو.
وفي 13 مايو، تبدأ منافسات الفروسية في نادي السباق والفروسية وتستمر حتى 15 مايو، بينما تنطلق في قبة أسباير منافسات المبارزة التي تستمر لمدة ثلاثة أيام، ومنافسات الملاكمة وتستمر لمدة يومين، إضافة إلى منافسات الرماية
وتشهد منافسات 14 مايو انطلاق ألعاب القوى على استاد سحيم بن حمد ، بالإضافة إلى منافسات كرة اليد التي تقام على صالة دحيل
فيما تبدأ منافسات الطائرة يوم 16 مايو على صالة رياضة المرأة،
وتنطلق منافسات القوس والسهم يوم 17 مايو في ميدان لوسيل للرماية وتستمر حتى 21 مايو، فيما تقام منافسات الكاراتيه يوم 21 مايو في قبة أسباير ولمدة يوم واحد فقط حسب جدول المنافسات المعتمد للدورة.

This was an excellent event put on by Super Sports Events. For those who did triathlon over 10 years ago in the UAE this was back where it all started at Ghantoot. freshyourfeel.com

The swim was well marked in the quiet bay, and although the water was still warm, wet suits were allowed. There was a long transition from the beach to the bike racks which was probably the only down-side. Bike racking was easy and as usual with Super Sports Events the staff was super friendly and helpful, signage for parking and general direction was clear. There were two mobile bike vans available for any last minute requirements.

The bike course was 3 loops of 13km for the Olympic on closed wide roads which felt super safe. The run was a flat double out and back loop with a couple of water stations. The award ceremony was well organized and efficiently run. Overall great race by Super Sports Events and would definitely do again.

By David Hunt

On paper it looked like an easy race…

The problem is 70.3s are not raced on pieces of paper. In theory this was the perfect race to get ready for the upcoming Dubai season. Train during the summer and then a nice little trip down to Salalah. The flights should be easy, sheltered swim, flat bike and an easy run with the action at the race hotel. What could possibly go wrong… PBs all the way. Well, that’s what the brochure said!

Having spent 8 hours to get from checking in at DXB Terminal 3, negotiating a few Fly Dubai baggage hoops, to walking into the accommodation it was already appearing not as straight forward as it first seemed. All the chatter on the transit bus was that the water temperature had been tested at 27 degrees meaning that wet suits would probably not be permitted. Should have packed the swim skin!

The Fanar hotel is the perfect race hotel. My room overlooked the swim start and it was less than 100m to the transition zones. Cool. The buffets in the hotel were well stocked with all your triathlon favorites.

I should have realized when I rolled the bike out of the hotel at 07:30AM on the day before the race to be met by waves of heat and humidity and a stiff breeze that this was stacking up to be a long and tough day in the office. The bike reccy lulled me into a false sense of security; a smooth road surface and a gentle rolling hill indicated that this was going to be a very fast outward leg with a strong tailwind and a headwind on the return journey. The one thing that strikes you about Salalah is how green it is.. Yorkshire Dales with camels? The course hugs the coast with wide open sandy beaches and white spray mist hanging in the air. Conclusion: Full gaz on the outward leg and grind it out on the return.

Race day dawns with the expected announcement that it will not be a wet suit swim as the water temperature is measured by the race referee at 28 degrees. Not even close! Beep, Beep Beep and off we go 5 at a time into the murky lagoon. It would have been helpful to have a few more buoys for sighting purposes in the outer lagoon but overall, an uneventful swim. Out onto the bike and with the wind on our backs we feel like Olympic time trialists hitting speeds of 40 kmph and over. There are a some gradual climbs on the way out giving spectacular views of the coast on our right hand side, and super fast downhill stretches. Must be on for a PB here as we turn around in just over an hour! It did seem slightly strange that for the last 5km of the outward leg the returning cyclists all seemed to be stood still with their race numbers horizontally flapping in the breeze. Oh dear, as soon as we turned around, the wind was full on and the return leg was a most miserable 45 km into a very stiff headwind which did not permit much over 30km per hour for long stretches. And those rolling hills became rolling uphill’s into the wind. By 10:00AM the sun was high overhead ready to beat down on the runners as they completed the two-loop course.

One has to say that the aid stations on the run were really well staffed and always had ice cold water and ice to hand. Thank you to the race organisers and the volunteers who did an amazing job across the whole weekend.

Finally, down the red carpet for the finish line feels. Always a great moment when all the sweat, suffering, pain and pee down your legs seems worth it after all. The suffering quickly forgotten over a few beers at the awards ceremony. When is the next one?

TriDubai swept to first place in the Tri Club Championships and great to see so many athletes from the GCC traveling to Salalah to compete.

First female was TriDubai’s Lea Lindschoft who had the most amazing race.

By David Hunt, Sported.ae and Certified TriSutto Coach

So why is the new Reaction Sleeveless from Blue 0 such an upgrade on the previous model.

I decide to give this suit its first swims at the Salalah 70.3 and the Yousef Al Mulla Memorial triathlon. In Salalah the water temp was called at 28 degrees so wet suits were not allowed. However different story at the local race in Ghantoot. Although the water temp was probably around 27 degrees I decided to give it a go. First of swam a PB for an Olympic so off to a good start! At no time did I feel too hot in the suit when swimming with total flexibility in the shoulder and arms helping to keep cool. Keeping the core body temperature cool can help when heading out for a hot bike and run.

The neckline on the new suits is lower than the previous version which helps reduce chafing. Initially it did feel a little tight around the throat area but that soon disappeared once I started swimming. The buoyancy profile of 4mm in the chest, 5mm in the hips and 4mm in the legs suiting my style of swimming. This suit has 1.5mm leg panels that allow a super quick exit so you can get quickly down the road on the bike. No issues with locating the zip cord and the suit slides down to the hips really easy for a comfortable run into transition.

The new 2022 Reaction wet suit from Blue70 is the perfect all round suit: ideal for both both training and racing. It packs in some of the Helix product features making this a really great bang for the buck.

Of all the Blue70 suits the Reaction men’s sleeveless is the suit I enjoy swimming in the most. It was my preferred suit for Dubai Ironman 70.3 last year and even though there is a string argument to say that sleeved would be faster for a comfortable swim and a super-fast transition this is more flexible. For Dubai this is the perfect all year round suit.

By David Hunt

Doha, Qatar: Excitement is building ahead of the highly anticipated Amir Cup final, with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) yesterday confirming full readiness to host Saturday’s showdown at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium.

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Record 19-time champions Al Sadd will take on defending champions Al Gharafa in what promises to be a nail-biting finale.

The Amir Cup final – now in its 54th edition – remains the country’s most cherished domestic sporting event, with this year’s edition carrying added significance as it marks 50 years since the inauguration of Khalifa International Stadium in 1976.

Tickets are selling fast, with the Qatar Football Association releasing a new batch of tickets yesterday for the venue, which has a capacity of over 45,000 spectators.

With a full house expected and fans set to travel from across the country, LOC officials said every arrangement has been put in place to deliver a seamless and memorable final.

“We announce the readiness of Khalifa International Stadium to host the Amir Cup final,” said LOC’s Director Mobility Eng. Abdul Aziz Fakhro at a press conference yesterday.

“All necessary plans have been put in place to ensure smooth access for fans to the stadium. The final at Khalifa International Stadium will be special as it marks 50 years since the inauguration of the venue, which is considered one of the most prominent landmarks in Qatar’s sporting history.”

Fakhro added that the LOC is fully prepared to manage the expected large turnout.

“We expect a large turnout, as is typical for a final of this stature. We are fully prepared and will be on-site before fans arrive, coordinating with all concerned parties even after the match. We urge fans to come early,” he said.

The final will kick off at 5:30pm, with gates opening at 2:30pm. A range of entertainment and cultural activities will be staged at the fan zone ahead of the match. Live draws during the matchday programme will offer fans the chance to win prizes including cars, travel packages, electronics and cash rewards.

“The final will feature various events highlighting Qatari culture, in addition to extensive television coverage and a well-coordinated media strategy within Qatar and abroad,” said Tournament’s Media and Communication Director Ali Al-Salat.

The LOC has also encouraged fans to use the Doha Metro, with Sports City Station on the Gold Line providing direct access to Khalifa International Stadium for a smooth journey to the venue.