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The Qatar Armed Forces have concluded the Cross-Country Running Championship held at Al Bidda Park in Doha.The event featured participation from 14 teams representing various units of the Qatar Armed Forces, along with teams from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), the General Directorate of Passports, and the Police College.In the under‑40 category, the Police Academy team secured first place.The Qatar Amiri Air Force team claimed first place in the 40‑to‑50 age group, while the Lekhwiya team took first place in the over‑50 category.At the conclusion of the tournament, Military Sports Federation president Major-General Youssef Dasmal al-Kuwari presented the medals, crowned the winners, and honoured the participant with the highest turnout in the championship.  

A dazzling display of illuminated hot air balloons, along with an array of family-friendly activities at Al Bidda Park, marked the launch of the sixth edition of the Qatar Balloon Festival Thursday.**media[392587]**Organised by Safe Flight Solutions in collaboration with Visit Qatar and Al Bidda Park, this crowd-pulling extravagansa joins the recently launched Lantern Festival, making the two events a must-see attraction during this season. Dubbed as ‘Nightglow’, this popular showcase of lighted balloons hailing from across the globe takes place between 3pm and 11pm. It creates a picturesque view of the park, a colourful scenery and backdrop for capturing photos and videos.**media[392588]**According to the organisers, the balloon fest will run until December 20 and features daily morning take-offs of more than 40 balloons (from nine countries) at various locations across the country, including a unique sunrise flight from Sealine.**media[392589]**Families can also engage in a number of activities at the venue such as interactive and hands-on kite workshops and carnival games. The festival also hosts play zones and inflatables for children, as well as food courts and themed merchandise stalls.**media[392590]**The tethered balloon show, meanwhile, adds more allure to the 400 illuminated sculptures and themed zones at the Lantern Festival, taking place until March 28, 2026. The festivities continue to attract a huge number of visitors exploring its sections: from the Legends of Light and The Glow Gardens to The Cultural Courtyard and the Family Play Zone.**media[392586]**In a press statement, Safe Flight Solutions CEO Hassan al-Mousawi said the decision to merge the Qatar Balloon Festival with the Lantern Festival marks a major turning point, offering festival-goers a multisensory experience of air, light and art suited for Qatar’s outdoors. 

Al Sailiya defeated Al Gharafa 3-0 in the fifth round of the QSL Cup at the Grand Hamad Stadium. Abdulrahman Mohammed opened the scoring in the third minute, before Khaled Ali doubled the lead in the 11th. Hadi Ali sealed the victory with a third goal deep into stoppage time (90+2). At Al Khor Stadium, Al Bidda were held to a 2-2 draw by Muaither. Amen Allah Meherzi gave Al Bidda an early lead in the sixth minute, but Etyan Morales levelled for Muaither in the 28th. Albert Luque put Muaither ahead in the 47th minute, only for Cristian Del Bello to equalise from the penalty spot in stoppage time after a foul in the box. Elsewhere, Al Kharaitiyat drew 1-1 with Al Wakrah at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium. Raul de Tomas opened the scoring for Al Wakrah in the 44th minute, but after Al Mahdi Ali was sent off early in the second half, Al Kharaitiyat took advantage, with Jordan Yuli Jele netting a late equaliser.

Abdallah Nouri bagged a hat-trick as Al Bidda registered its first win of the QSL Cup defeating Al Sadd 3-1 the second round match at Stadium 974 Monday.The 21-year-old right-winger from Algeria was in sensational form throughout the match as the Second Division team put it across giants Al Sadd in superb form, scoring first in the 7th minute before securing his second with a sensational finish in the 74th minute of the entertaining encounter.He then capped the night off with another beautiful goal in four minutes of added time to ensure an emphatic win and a night to remember for his team. Yaman Jarrar got Al Sadd’s lone goal in the 52nd minute, but his effort proved to be of no effect as Al Bidda recorded their first win of the tournament in style.Muaither beat Al Gharafa 5-2Spaniard Albert Ramis Luque scored a brace as Muaither drubbed Al Gharafa 5-2 in their second round match at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium. This was Muaither’s first win of the tournament following their goalless draw against Al Markhiya in the opening round against. Muaither now have four points to their credit while Al Gharafa, who had a 3-3 draw in the first round against Al Sadd, are on one point.Muaither led 3-1 at half time. The goals for Muaither were scored by Albert Ramis (16th & 59th minutes), Youssef Al Yahri (31st minute), Ivan Morales (45+2 minute), and Abdulrahman Al Salahi (67th minute).For Al Gharafa, Florinel Coman scored in the 27th minute (Penalty) and in the 53rd minute.Al Duhail beat Mesaimeer 2-1Al Duhail scored a 2-1 win over Mesaimeer at the Al Shamal Stadium. It was a young Al Duhail team’s first win of the tournament following a goalless draw against Al Ahli in the opening round. It took Al Duhail’s points tally to four points while Mesaimeer have one point. Mesaimeer were put ahead in the 23rd minute by Youssef Dhaflaoui, who had also scored for his side in their previous match against Al Waab. Al Duhail, however, equalized a minute later through Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (24th minute). Hamada Misbah Ghazy scored Al Duhail’s second goal in the 70th minute of the match.Al Arabi-Al Waab in 1-1 drawAl Arabi and Al Waab settled for a 1-1 draw at the Al Khor Stadium Monday. Ahmed Moeen scored for Al Arabi, while Baha Faisal equalized for Al Waab. Al Arabi thus raised their score to four points, following their 3-1 victory over Al Wakrah in the first round. Al Waab, meanwhile, have two points following a 1-1 draw with Mesaimeer in the first round. On Tuesday, Al Shahania will play Al Shamal at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium at 6pm while Al Rayyan will meet Al Wakrah in the 8pm clash at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium.