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.

The 2025–2026 University Padel Tournament officially got underway on Monday evening, with matches taking place from 17 to 20 November at Qatar Foundation’s “The Dome” courts. The tournament is organized by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation in collaboration with the Qatar Padel Federation and Qatar Foundation, and features a strong turnout that reflects the sport’s growing popularity among university students. The draw placed the women’s teams into two groups. Group A includes Qatar University 2, Hamad Bin Khalifa University 2, CUQ Ulster University Qatar 2, and Doha University for Science and Technology 2. Group B features Qatar University 1, Hamad Bin Khalifa University 1, CUQ Ulster University Qatar 1, and Doha University for Science and Technology 1. The opening day saw an impressive performance from Qatar University’s women’s teams, who topped both groups through Qatar University 2 and Qatar University 1. With these wins, both teams advanced directly to the semifinals, where they await the winners of the qualification matches between the teams that finished second and third in each group. CUQ Ulster University Qatar also made a strong debut in its first-ever appearance, with both of its teams reaching the qualification stage. Joining them in the same round are Doha University for Science and Technology 2 and Hamad Bin Khalifa University 1. The Tournament continues on Tuesday evening with the start of the men’s matches, featuring two teams from each of the following universities: Qatar University, Doha University for Science and Technology, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and CUQ Ulster University Qatar. Lusail University and Community College are participating with one team each. In total, 11 teams are competing, divided into three groups through an open draw.