Team Qatar departed for Germany this morning to participate in the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games, taking place in the Rhine-Ruhr region from July 16 to 27. The event will feature over 8,500 athletes from 150 countries, competing in 18 sports across 23 venues over 12 days. Representing Qatar’s rising generation of university athletes, seven players will showcase their talents in four different sports. Abdullah Khalifa and Khalid Hussein will take to the piste in the foil fencing competition. Abdullah Abdulwahab, Youssef Magdy, and Maryam Ali will compete in table tennis .Maryam Al-Fatnassi will aim high in the taekwondo arena, while Mubarka Al-Nuaimi will represent Qatar in the fiercely contested tennis events. The Qatari delegation to the World University Games is headed by H.E Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, the President of Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF), Mr. Rashid Saeed Adiba, the QCSF’s Secretary General, the delegation director , along with seven male and female athletes and a number of coaches. With the start of the Games, the General Assembly meeting of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) is scheduled to be held in Düsseldorf on July 14. Additionally, the World University Sports Conference will be organized in Bochum from July 17 to 19. On this occasion, Mr. Adiba emphasized that Qatar’s participation aligns with the QCSF’s broader strategy to develop and empower student-athletes to compete confidently on the international stage. He stated that: “ Our goal goes far beyond simply showing up , we strive to expose our athletes to elite global competition, helping them refine their technical skills, elevate their mental readiness, and strengthen their confidence and competitive spirit.” He continued: “Events like these offer an ideal platform to instill the core values of the university sports movement, excellence, teamwork, integrity, and innovation. They also allow us to build strategic partnerships with universities and sports institutions around the world, reinforcing Qatar’s growing presence in the global collegiate sports scene.”

Doha University for Science and Technology emerged victorious in the 2024–2025 University Basketball Tournament, held from April 12 to 22 at its campus and Qatar Foundation courts. The event was organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) in cooperation with the Qatar Basketball Federation. The tournament showcased remarkable talent and a high level of competition across both men’s and women’s divisions. In the men’s competition, Doha University for Science and Technology claimed the Tournament, followed by Qatar University in second place and Texas A&M University at Qatar in third. At the closing ceremony, Dr. Senaid Salem Al-Marri, QCSF board member, and Dr. Angela Flowerday, Vice President of Doha University for Science and Technology, awarded the gold medals and trophy to the host team. Dr. Mohammad Shahin Al Kuwari, Vice President for Student Affairs at Qatar University, presented the silver medals, while Dr. Al-Marri honored Texas A&M at Qatar with bronze medals. Individual honors in the men’s division went to Ali Eddine Diasty (Qatar University) as Top Scorer and Ayomade Elabi (Doha University of Science and Technology) as Best Player. In the women’s division, Doha University for Science and Technology again took top honors, with Qatar University in second and Georgetown University in Qatar in third. Dr. Maryam Al-Mannai, Chair of the QCSF Women’s Sports Committee, led the award presentation. Tania Bassam was named Best Player, while Ala Suleiman received the Top Scorer award.

DOHA – The courts of Doha University for Science and Technology came alive on Saturday evening with the launch of the QCSF University Basketball Championship for the 2024–2025 sports season. Organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF), in collaboration with the Qatar Basketball Federation, Doha University for Science and Technology, and Qatar Foundation, the tournament runs from April 12 to 21. The opening day delivered a high-energy start to the men’s competition, marked by excitement, intensity, and a strong display of sportsmanship. In the first match, Qatar University secured a commanding 61–29 victory over Georgetown University in Qatar. In the second game, Texas A&M University at Qatar overcame Hamad Bin Khalifa University with a score of 48–32. The action resumes on Sunday, with Georgetown University facing Texas A&M in the opening match, followed by a much-anticipated clash between Qatar University and hosts Doha University for Science and Technology. The men’s tournament features several prominent universities and higher education institutions, including Georgetown University in Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar University, and Doha University for Science and Technology. The women’s competition is set to kick off on Tuesday at Qatar Foundation’s courts, featuring teams from Qatar University, Doha University for Science and Technology, Texas A&M University at Qatar, and Georgetown University in Qatar. This tournament is among the marquee events on the QCSF calendar, blending athletic excellence with a vibrant collegiate spirit. It plays a pivotal role in fostering connection, teamwork, and mutual respect among students across Qatar’s academic institutions. The tournament is part of QCSF’s annual sports calendar, which encompasses a wide range of individual and team events throughout the academic year. QCSF remains dedicated to cultivating an inclusive sporting environment that nurtures talent, builds character, and prepares students to represent their institutions at regional, continental, and international levels.