Doha:The Qatari Society of Al Gannas (QSA) has announced that online registration for the third Katara Falcons and Hunting Championship 2026 will take place on December 2-3.

According to Qatar News Agency, Director of Championships at QSA and Chairman of the Marmi Festival, Metab Al Qahtani, stated that the tournament was originally scheduled to begin on November 21 but has been postponed to December by the organizing committee.

The qualifying rounds of the Saluki Race are scheduled for December 5, with the final round set for December 12. The championship events will occur at Sabkhat Marmi in Sealine, and the Al Da'wa and Al Talaa competitions will commence on December 8.

Al Qahtani mentioned that details regarding the Promising Falconer Championship, including registration and scheduling, will be announced in advance to allow participants ample time to enter.

Abdul Wahab bin Omair Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director of Championships at QSA and the Marmi Festival, noted that the tournament would include several competitions. These are multiple Al Da'wa rounds, the Al Talaa competition for the Free Qarnass category, the Promising Falconer Championship in the Taba' and Qarmousha categories, and the Saluki Race for both male and female dogs.

The third edition will feature a dedicated Al Da'wa round for each falcon category, two rounds for homegrown bred falcons, and an elite round for the Gyr category, totaling 12 rounds. The championships by QSA aim to preserve Qatar's falconry heritage and promote competitive participation at domestic, regional, and international levels.