In a vibrant and highly competitive atmosphere, QCSF Universities Cross Country Tournament for the 2025–2026 season witnessed impressive participation from students at the campus of Qatar University. The races reflected advanced technical performance and a strong spirit of sportsmanship among all participants. During the awards ceremony, Mr. Hamad Saleh Al Shiba, the QCSF Board Member, honored the top three winners in both the individual and team competitions, praising the students’ outstanding performances. In the individual race, Osama Mohammed Tais Al-Jumaili secured first place with a time of 17:54, followed by Abdurrahman Mohammed Faraj Bajida in second place with 17:56, while Amani Julis finished third with a time of 18:14. In the team standings, Qatar University claimed first place with 11 points, followed by Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military college in second place with 16 points, while University of  Doha for Science and Technology finished third with 29 points. The tournament will continue with the women’s race scheduled for early April at Oxygen Park, as part of ongoing efforts to promote university sports and encourage an active lifestyle among students.

The 2025–2026 QCSF University Cricket Tournament (Men’s Category) came to an exciting close on Saturday, after thrilling competitions organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation in collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and Qatar Foundation, the host of the event. Matches were held at Qatar Foundation’s pitches with the participation of several leading universities and higher education institutions, running until November 22. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Rashid Saeed Adiba, Secretary-General of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation, along with board member Mr. Hamad Al-Shiba, honored the top three teams. They praised the athletes for their exceptional competitive level and the remarkable sportsmanship that defined the entire tournament. Doha University for Science and Technology claimed first place, with Qatar University securing the runner-up position. Hamad Bin Khalifa University finished third. The final standings reflected both the rising level of competition and the strong presence of all participating teams throughout the Tournament. This tournament forms part of the QCSF’s ongoing strategy to expand the reach of cricket within universities and to encourage students to compete with high sportsmanship in an inspiring and supportive environment that fosters creativity and excellence.

The curtain fell on Thursday evening on the 2025–2026 University Padel Tournament, organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation in cooperation with the Qatar Padel Federation and Qatar Foundation. The tournament ran from 17 to 20 November at “The Dome” courts in Qatar Foundation. During the awards ceremony, Mr. Rashid Saeed Adiba, the Secretary-General of the QCSF, alongside Mr. Hamad Al Shiba, the QCSF Board Member, honored the teams that secured the top three positions in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s competition, Qatar University (1) claimed first place, Qatar University (2) finished as runners-up, and CUQ Ulster University (1) took third place. In the men’s category, Lusail University (1) topped the podium, followed by Doha University for Science and Technology (1) in second place, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (1) in third. The Tournament featured strong participation from a wide range of universities and higher-education institutions, highlighting the success of the season and the high level of competition among the participating teams.