Doha [Qatar], October 1: Team Qatar continued their medal-winning run at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Japan as shooters Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Ray Bassil claimed silver medal in the mixed trap event on Wednesday.
The pair delivered an impressive performance, trapping 32 targets to finish second and maintain Qatar's strong showing in shooting, which has produced several medals at the ongoing the Games.
India's Kynan Chenai and Neeru won the gold medal after topping the competition with 34 targets, while China's Qi Ying and Sun Yunong claimed bronze with 24 hits.
Al Rumaihi and Bassil's silver continued Qatar's results in shooting at the Asian Games, taking Qatar's overall tally to four medals - two gold and two silver.
Qatar's medal run began when Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, Rashid Saleh Al Athba and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq won gold in the men's team skeet event.
Al Athba then continued his impressive form by winning individual skeet gold with a new Asian record, before Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Saeed Hamad Abu Sharib and Angelo Scalzone claimed silver in the men's team trap event.
Al Rumaihi and Bassil's silver took Team Qatar's overall tally to 13 medals - three gold, six silver and four bronze.
Shooting competitions at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 conclude on Thursday with the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event, in which Qatar will be represented by Mohammed Nasser Al Yafei.
Dr Mishal Al Nasr, President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, praised the latest achievement by Qatar's shooters after they secured silver in the mixed trap event.
He said: "We dedicate what Qatar shooting has achieved at these Games to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, and H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, in appreciation of the tremendous support enjoyed by Qatari sport."
He added: "We congratulate Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Ray Bassil on winning the silver medal in the mixed trap event. We are proud that Team Qatar shooting have won four medals - two gold and two silver - at this edition of the Asian Games."
Jassim Al-Sulaiti, Secretary General of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, also expressed his pride in the latest achievement by Qatar's shooters.
"We congratulate our champions on this outstanding achievement, which is the result of the tremendous efforts made by the athletes and the technical and administrative staff throughout the past period." he said.
"We are proud of what Team Qatar shooting have achieved in Aichi-Nagoya, winning four medals - two gold and two silver. This achievement reflects teamwork and continuous planning to develop the sport and achieve further success."
Qatar in beach volleyball semis
Qatar's beach volleyball team of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan continued their strong campaign at the Games booking their place in the semi-finals following a 2-0 victory over Iran, 22-20, 21-13. They will face Thailand on Thursday.
The Qatar pair made their presence felt from the outset and approached the match with great focus despite Iran's persistent attempts to stay in contention. The teams exchanged the lead throughout the opening set before Younousse and Tijan prevailed 22-20.
Team Qatar produced an even stronger and more composed performance in the second set. Drawing on their considerable experience and strong understanding, Younousse and Tijan gradually pulled away before sealing the set 21-13 and completing a straight-sets victory.
With the win, Qatar 1 continue their bid to defend the gold medal they won at the previous edition of the Asian Games and move another step closer to their goal in Aichi-Nagoya.
Younousse and Tijan have produced strong performances since the start of the competition, overcoming their opponents in the previous rounds and demonstrating their readiness to compete for the Asian Games title.
Qatar's men's volleyball team faces Japan test
Qatar's men's volleyball team faces a major challenge on Thursday when they take on hosts Japan in the quarter-finals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
The highly anticipated encounter brings together two teams with considerable technical and physical qualities and experience, while Japan will also have the advantage of playing on home soil and in front of their supporters.
Team Qatar booked their place in the quarter-finals after finishing runners-up in Group C. They recorded successive victories over Hong Kong and Vietnam before losing 3-2 to India in their final group match in one of the tournament's most closely contested encounters so far.
Despite the defeat, Qatar produced an impressive performance and took a two-set lead after winning the opening set 28-26 and the second 27-25. India then fought back to level the match before the contest went to a deciding fifth set, which ended 24-22.
The match against Japan presents a completely different challenge from the group stage, with the knockout format leaving no room for recovery from defeat. Concentration will therefore be crucial from the opening point until the last, particularly with Japan expected to receive strong home support.
Qatar's technical staff, led by Argentine coach Soto, are fully aware of the difficulty of the task but enter the match with confidence in the players' abilities.
Soto also has the advantage of previous knowledge of the Japanese team, with Qatar having faced them in a friendly during their pre-Games training camp.
The Argentine coach is expected to devise a plan aimed at limiting Japan's threat, with particular emphasis on serving, reception and handling attacking plays, as well as maintaining concentration during the decisive points.
Qatar beat Kuwait in padel
Qatar's padel team, represented by Rashid Nawaf and Mishari Nawaf, defeated Kuwait 2-0 in their Round of 16 match. The Qatar pair dominated the encounter, winning 6-1, 6-0 to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
The duo will look to continue their progress and compete for the leading positions and a medal, with Rashid and Mishari Nawaf regarded among the leading padel players in Asia.
Team Qatar's wrestling campaign continues
Team Qatar's wrestlers continue their campaign at the 20th Asian Games on Thursday with Shahin Mohammed beginning his participation in the men's Greco-Roman 77kg competition.
Shahin will face Tajikistan's Alisher Ruzimadov in the Round of 16.
Team Qatar's Aref Mohammadi competed in the men's Greco-Roman 67kg event on Wednesday, reaching the quarter-finals after defeating Thailand's Nuttapong Hinmee 9-0 in the Round of 16.
Mohammadi then lost to Kyrgyzstan's Razzak Beishekeev in the quarter-finals.
Source: Qatar Tribune
