ABU DHABI: The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is set to return for the third time in 2025 after its successful second edition earlier this year. The Women’s Tennis Association and International Management Group have announced that the tournament will take center stage at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, from Feb. 1-8. Secretary-General of…
RIYADH: On Super Saturday at the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters, Judd Trump clinched the title after a sensational 10-9 win against Mark Williams in a black-ball-deciding final. After an 18-frame battle at the Green Halls in Riyadh, Williams built up a 62-point lead before a long-range miss gave Trump a chance. With a superb 72…
MADRID: Kylian Mbappe answered his critics in style as he netted his first La Liga goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday which sends them second in the table. Since scoring in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, new signing Mbappe had failed to find the…
JEDDAH: Houssem Aouar on Thursday night secured a stoppage time victory for Al-Ittihad when his 98th minute goal condemned Al-Taawoun to a 2-1 loss at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. On the opening day of the season, Aouar had scored in the 94th minute as Ittihad overcame Al-Okhdood 1-0 at Al-Hazem Club Stadium….
Riyadh: People are more likely to invest in things they feel connected to, according to the founder and president of Works Collective, Nate Morley, speaking on a panel titled “Cultural Crossroads in Games” on the second day of the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh. The panel brought together creative professionals from diverse fields, including…
RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday praised the submission of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Press Agency reported. In a session chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Cabinet said the hosting of the World Cup would show the Kingdom’s determination to present an exceptional version of the major…
EDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated the Kingdom on completing its bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The bid was submitted to FIFA officials in Paris on Monday by a delegation headed by the Saudi minister of sports, Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, and President of the Saudi Football Federation Yasser…
Birmingham: England announced their playing XI for the final Test of the three-match series against the West Indies at Edgbaston. England took an unassailable lead following their thumping 241-run win over the Caribbean side in the second Test in Nottingham. The West Indies have been hunting for their first Test win on English soil since 1988….
PARIS: The International Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday that the first edition of the Olympic Esports Games will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025. The international Olympic body unanimously endorsed the proposal by the executive board during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris.The Saudi Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and…
There is a lot to look forward to when it comes to Arab athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics. A total of 14 medals were won by Arab men in Tokyo 2020 and there is potential for more this time around. Here are five Arab men to look out for in Paris 2024. Djamel Sedjati…
