Doha:Online registration for the third Katara Falcons and Hunting Championship 2026 will be available from December 2 to 3, announced the Qatari Society of Al Gannas (QSA).

According to Qatar News Agency, the championship was initially set to begin on November 21 but has been postponed to December by the organizing committee. Metab Al Qahtani, Director of Championships at QSA and Chairman of the Marmi Festival, confirmed that the Saluki Race qualifying rounds will occur on December 5, with the final scheduled for December 12. The event will take place at Sabkhat Marmi in Sealine, with Al Da'wa and Al Talaa competitions starting on December 8.

Further details regarding the Promising Falconer Championship, including registration and scheduling, will be announced in advance to allow participants ample time to prepare, as stated by Al Qahtani.

Abdul Wahab bin Omair Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director of Championships at QSA and the Marmi Festival, mentioned that the tournament will include multiple competitions. These are the 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 an 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 QSA aims to preserve Qatar's falconry heritage while fostering competition at domestic, regional, and international levels.