Competitions & Events
From youth championships to world-class athletics, explore Qatar’s biggest competitions and fixtures.
Competitions & Events
Compete & Shine
Whether you are looking to shine as an international athlete or be part of a team where every point counts, there are a whole range of events, competitions and championships to suit your ability and aspiration.
Athletics Competitions in Qatar
From local competitions to international championships
International Fixtures
World Championships, Olympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Athletics Championships and more.
Domestic Fixtures
Qatar National Championships (Amir Cup) and local competitions
Doha Diamond League
World-class athletes compete in Qatar’s premier track and field event
Ooredoo Marathon
Annual marathon event with races for all ages and abilities
Local Competitions
There are numerous opportunities to compete in Qatar all year round. Check out the calendar for the latest up and coming competitions.
Club Competition
Clubs affiliated with QAF compete in a regular competition series made up of the following events:
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U18 |
U20 |
Senior |
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Cross Country |
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Federation Shield |
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Federation Cup |
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Qatar Cup |
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Amir Cup |
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You can download the QAF Competition Rule book HERE.
National Championships
Each year Qatar host an indoor and outdoor National Championship. The outdoor National Championships is typically combined with the Amir Cup.
Kids Festivals
2-3 Kids Festivals are typically organised per year for athletes in the U12 category (10 and 11 year olds)
School Competitions
Doha Schools Diamond League
Starting in 2025 the Doha Schools Diamond League is organized in conjunction with the Ministry of Education. Students from schools across Qatar compete in their regions (North, South, East, West). The top 10 schools are then invited to a final event hosted before the Doha Diamond League in Suheim bin Hamad Stadium.
Aspire Invitational and Open Meets
Aspire Academy regularly holds open (available to all who register) and invitational (by invite only) competitions throughout the year. All events are free of registration fees. To find the latest up and comping event check out the World Athletics Calendar or search for competitions in Qatar through Athletics.app.
International Competitions
Qatar National Team members compete internationally at in a wide variety of regional, area and world events. Most of these competitions are traditionally held bi-annually (every 2 years) with some larger multi-sport events like the Olympic Games, Asian Games and Youth Olympic Games held every 4 years. Due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 the regular competition cycle has been disrupted since 2000 but is slowly returning to normal. The annual international calendar is expected to be the following until 2030.
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2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
2029 |
2030 |
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SENIOR |
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Olympic Games |
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X |
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World Athletics Champs |
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X |
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X |
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World Athletics Indoor Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Asian Games |
X |
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X |
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Asian Athletics Champs |
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X |
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X |
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Asian Athletics Indoor Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Arab Athletics Champs |
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X |
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X |
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GCC Athletics Champs |
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X |
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X |
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GCC Games |
X |
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X |
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X |
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West Asian Athletics Champs |
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JUNIOR U20 |
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World U20 Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Asian U20 Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Arab U20 Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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GCC U20 Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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West Asian U20 Champs |
X |
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X |
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X |
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YOUTH U18 |
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Youth Olympic Games |
X |
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X |
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YOG Asian Qualifiers |
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Asian U18 Champs |
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X |
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X |
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Arab U18 Champs |
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X |
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X |
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GCC U18 Champs |
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X |
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X |
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West Asian U18 Champs |
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X |
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X |
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GCC Youth Games |
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Doha Diamond League
The Doha Diamond League, held annually in May, is a prestigious one-day track and field event, part of the global Diamond League circuit, the highest level of international athletics.
Established in 1997 as the Doha Grand Prix, it became a Diamond League event in 2010, showcasing elite athletes, including Olympic and World Championship medalists.
The 2025 edition held on 16 May in Qatar Sports Club’s Suheim bin Hamad Stadium
featured 14 disciplines, with standout performances like Julian Weber’s 91.06m javelin throw and Tia Clayton’s 10.92s 100m. The event attracts global stars, and is a showcase for Qatar’s status as a key athletics hub.
Ooredoo Marathon
The Ooredoo Doha Marathon, first organised in 2013, is an annual road running event typically held in January or February. It features multiple race categories, including a full marathon (42.195km), half marathon, 10km, 5km, and junior races, catering to professional and amateur runners.
Held along Doha’s scenic Corniche, it draws thousands of participants and is a World Athletics Label Road Race, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement.
The marathon promotes health, fitness, and Qatar’s growing reputation as a host for major sporting events.
