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…
Bastad: The Spanish tennis legend reached the finals of the ongoing Nordea Open on Saturday with a win over Duje Ajdukovic in a hard-fought semifinal clash, making it his first-ever title clash in over two years. Nadal beat Ajdukovic in a two-hour, 13 minute affair by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, as per the ATP’s official website….
With the resurgence of equestrian sports in the Kingdom, Saudi women in Tabuk are reconnecting with their heritage and taking the reins with skill and passion. In a recent interview, equestrian Arwa Al-Talbi spoke to the Saudi Press Agency about the beginnings of her journey into the world of horses. “My relationship with horses began…
Saudi music entertainment company MDLBEAST is staging a series of performances by international artists to coincicide with the Esports World Cup 2024. AFT_r music shows will take place weekly over seven weeks until Aug. 15 at Boulevard Riyadh City.The opening event featured performers such as Aly Fathallah, singer and producer Ckay, DJ Nooriyah, and rapper ElGrandeToto.American…
Bridgetown : After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 and ending India’s long wait for an ICC trophy, skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on his retirement from the 20-over format and said that there’s ‘nothing better than winning the cup and saying goodbye’. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T20 WC trophy for…
Barbados: A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli and Axar Patel helped India end their ICC trophy drought, securing their second ICC T20 World Cup title by beating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final at Barbados on Saturday….
