Doha will host the Executive Office Meeting of the Arab Weightlifting Federation (AWF) on Sunday, followed by its electoral meeting, on the margins of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation's (QWF) concomitant hosting of three international, Arab, and Asian championships until Dec. 27, 2025. The three tournaments include the 10th Qatar International Cup 2025, the Arab Championships for youth, juniors, and seniors, and the West Asia Championships for the same age categories. This combined sporting event reflects the advanced standing Qatar occupies on the global map of championship organization. The Executive Office meeting will discuss a host of critical matters on the agenda, foremost among them the review of reports from coaching and organizational committees, monitoring the progress of developmental programs implemented during the past period, evaluating the Arab championships recently organized by AWF, and identifying key positives and challenges encountered in implementing coaching and administrative plans. The meeting will also address the AWF's strategy for the upcoming period, particularly regarding the expansion of Arab participation in weightlifting championships, supporting national federations in coaching and organizational matters, promoting talent discovery and refinement programs, and exploring avenues of collaboration with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). This is in addition to related sports bodies, contributing to raising the coaching level of Arab weightlifters and strengthening their capacity to compete in continental and international events. Following the conclusion of the Executive Office meeting, the AWF, chaired by HE Mohamed bin Yousef Al Mannai, will hold its electoral meeting to elect a new Board of Directors to lead the Federation during the forthcoming phase, in accordance with the Statutes and approved regulations. The meeting will be attended by representatives of member Arab federations in a democratic atmosphere reflecting the Federation's commitment to transparency and sound governance. The electoral meeting is expected to witness positive competition among candidates, amid broad aspirations to continue the development and elevation of weightlifting, and to enhance its status on the Arab and global sports stage, particularly in light of the successes achieved by Arab weightlifters in recent continental and global championships. The election of a new Board of Directors marks a significant milestone in the Federation's institutional journey, reflecting its continuous pursuit to develop the weightlifting system across the Arab region.

Morocco were crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions after the Atlas Lions secured a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Jordan in the final at the Lusail Stadium.Second-half substitute Abderrazak Hamdallah struck twice, including the winner in the 100th minute, to settle a gripping final that lived up to its billing as a clash between the tournament’s best defence and most potent attack. Despite heavy downpour, 84,517 fans attended the final.**media[395044]**Morocco began on the front foot and were rewarded almost immediately. Just four minutes in, Oussama Tannane opened the scoring with a crisp finish after being teed up by Amin Zahzouh, giving the Atlas Lions the perfect start. Morocco dominated much of the first half, forcing a string of corners and saves from the Jordanian goalkeeper, while their well-drilled back line once again stood firm. Jordan threatened sporadically, but Morocco went into the break 1-0 ahead, having largely dictated the tempo. Jordan emerged with renewed intensity after the interval and struck back within three minutes of the restart. Ali Olwan, the tournament’s leading scorer, finished clinically from close range after an assist by Mohannad Abutaha to level the match at 1-1.**media[395191]**Momentum swung further Jordan’s way on 68 minutes when VAR awarded a penalty following a foul in the box. Olwan stepped up and converted confidently to give The Nashama a 2-1 lead. Morocco refused to yield and coach Tariq Sektioui’s substitutions proved decisive. Introduced in the 71st minute, Hamdallah made an immediate impact. After sustained pressure, the striker equalised in the 88th minute, calmly finishing after a goalmouth scramble, with VAR confirming the goal.**media[395192]** Jordan came close to snatching a winner in stoppage time, but Morocco’s goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid produced a crucial save to send the final into extra time at 2-2.With both sides pushing for glory, Morocco’s experience told. In the 100th minute, Marwane Saadane slipped a precise pass into Hamdallah’s path and the forward made no mistake, firing home his second of the night to restore Morocco’s lead at 3-2. Jordan threw everything forward in the closing stages, registering several late efforts and forcing desperate defending, but Morocco’s back line – so impressive throughout the tournament – held firm once more to see out the victory.