Olympic Champion Mutaz Barshim’s ‘What Gravity Challenge’ kicked off today at the Katara Amphitheatre and we caught all the high flying action! With 12 of the world’s best high jumpers competing for a $77,000 prize pool, the Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) event was truly an evening of thrilling action. But it was Mutaz Barshim and South Korea’s Sanghyeok Woo who wowed the crowd and took the joint-first win at the 2.33m jump. Watch the video to see all the high jump action. | Doha News

8.3K views · 498 reactions | Hundreds of fans united outside Al Thumama Stadium for Friday prayers ahead of kick-off at the World Cup. The tournament is being held in the Arab and Muslim world for the first time, and officials say it is an opportunity to introduce fans to the culture and religion. | Doha News | Facebook

9.1K views · 211 reactions | The World Nomad Games are officially underway in Astana, Kazakhstan, with an extravagant opening ceremony consisting of musical and cultural performances. More than 2,500 athletes from over 89 countries including Qatar’s horseback archer Bader Al Marri will battle it out in traditional nomadic sports ranging from horseback wrestling to tug of war. | Doha News | Facebook