Jet skis in the desert: winter lake creates Saudi watersports oasis
Az Zulfī, Saudi Arabia -- The ear-splitting roar of his jet ski fills the air as Hamza al-Hamm thunders past,...
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UAE to host 2025 Asia-Pacific amateur championship at Emirates Golf Club
Gotemba, Japan -- The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A has announced that the 16th Asia-Pacific...
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Here’s why FIFA wants a biennial World Cup
A controversial proposal of staging the FIFA World Cup championship every two years rather than the current four-year cycle is...
- FIFA is to hold an online global summit to discuss the feasibility of biennial world cups
- An association of 54 of FIFA's 211 members, the Confederation of African Football' supports the idea
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Algeria beat Tunisia to win Arab Cup in Qatar
Amir Sayoud scored a goal in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the final kick of...
- Algeria made the breakthrough in extra time and were crowned Arab champions
- Both countries played without their European-based players in the finals of the Arab Cup
Mubadala Championship: Nadal loses to Murray but both are pleased
In a battle of two former world number ones, the Scot won 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-final of the Mubadala...
- In a battle of two former world number ones, the Scot won 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship
- Nadal, who had played just two matches in six months was back in action for the first time since August
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Only united front can eradicate global sports corruption: Frattini
The 64-year-old Italian, who now chairs SIGA, said organised crime was highly interested in sport because it was “a very...
- The 64-year-old Italian, who now chairs SIGA, said organised crime was highly interested in sport because it was “a very profitable field” for them
- He said all sides, ranging from civil society to broadcasters, needed to come together to ensure a lack of integrity in sports betting is addressed
Hamilton, Verstappen neck and neck, ahead of weekend’s showdown in Abu Dhabi
The 36-year-old Briton and his Dutch rival, who is 12 years younger, have for the large part treated each other...
- The 36-year-old Briton and his Dutch rival, who is 12 years younger, have for the large part treated each other with respect
- But after 20 races, the equivalent of driving from New York to London, the pair head to Yas Marina with their relationship seemingly at its lowest point
Hamilton dominates Saudi practice ahead of key title weekend
Hamilton has won the last two races in Brazil and Qatar to trim Verstappen's advantage but if the Dutchman wins...
- The Mercedes driver posted a quickest time of 1min 29.786secs in the first session on the new street circuit
- He later eclipsed that with 1min 29.018secs under the lights in the curtailed second session
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Palestine football team eyes Amputee World Cup
The team is training at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City under the supervision of the International Committee of the...
- The players in the team are training for qualifying matches to be held in March 2022 in Iran
- If the team succeeds, it will go on to the Amputee Football World Cup, slated to be held in Turkey in late 2022
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Blink Experience backs Saudi GP
Saudi GP said the UAE company is now an official supporter.
- The Saudi GP is expected to be the largest sporting event to be hosted by the country
- It is going to be held for the first time at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
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Doha hosts triathlon federations’ meeting to develop sport
A meeting of the GCC triathlon federations was held in Doha to discuss proposals for the development of sports in...
- The meeting discussed the proposal to establish the Gulf triathlon league
- Federations of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE were present.
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Saudi girls dream big with launch of soccer league
A women’s football league in Saudi Arabia is set to launch on Monday.
- Saudi Arabia's first women football club King's United was founded in 2006
- A total of 16 teams will take part in first edition of women football league in Saudi Arabia
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Jet skis in the desert: winter lake creates Saudi watersports oasis
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AlUla to host first-ever Mideast Tough Mudder Infinity Challenge in February
AlUla, Saudi Arabia – The world's most popular obstacle-course racing challenge, Tough Mudder, announced the launch of a Tough Mudder...
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open set to return to UAE in Feb 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in February 2023, the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open...
Morocco, Algeria set to host Cup of Nations tournaments
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Chinese President Xi Jinping declares biggest-ever Asian Games open
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza...
- In front of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other visiting leaders, Xi officially opened the Games at the 80,000-capacity Hangzhou Olympic stadium.
- The theme of the ceremony was water and it also celebrated Hangzhou's ancient history and landscape.
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Afghan wushu fighters defy money woes to pursue Asian Games glory
Afghanistan will compete in 15 sports in Hangzhou, the country's first Asian Games since the Taliban seized power in 2021....
- The team say the Taliban authorities support sport, but there is no government financial backing for athletes
- Afghanistan will compete in 15 sports in Hangzhou, the country's first Asian Games since the Taliban seized power
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Sports shift economic goalposts for Middle East
In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments...
- In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments in global tournaments and infrastructure
- Danube Group Managing Director Adel Sajan highlights Dubai's innovative spirit and the role of entities like Danube Sports World in shaping the region's sports future