Hiba Al-Owaidi has become the first Saudi female referee to take charge of a Women’s Premier League match, after she officiated Al-Qadsiah’s 1-0 win against Al-Riyadh on Friday. In a historical first for Saudi women’s football, Al-Qwaidi took charge of the match as field referee after she was internationally accredited by the games’s governing body…
Saudi Arabia defeated Tajikistan 1-0 in Riyadh on Thursday to make it three wins from three in 2026 World Cup qualification. A first-half goal from Salem Al-Dawsari confirmed the Green Falcons’ place on top of Group G, with one foot in the final round on the road to North America. It was a welcome win,…
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be under scrutiny on their return to action as the Indian Premier League begins on Friday, with the T20 World Cup hot on its heels. The 17th edition of the world’s richest cricket league is expected to end close to the June 1 start of the World Cup in…
Chattogram : An all-round performance by Risha Hossain helped Bangladesh seal an ODI series win over Sri Lanka following a four-wicket victory at Chattogram in the third and final match on Monday. Sri Lanka has lost the series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. The visitors were reduced to 74/4 in 17.1…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to host the highly anticipated QPL T20 Cricket League, featuring teams from all seven Emirates. Renowned companies have signed on as franchise owners, ensuring a competitive and exciting event. Safety measures are being prioritized, with preparations already underway for a smooth and secure tournament experience. The franchise…
Leaders Al-Wasl produced a champions’ response to adversity and bottom-placed Hatta’s season spiralled at the same time as Emirates Club’s received new hope in ADNOC Pro League’s enthralling matchweek 16. The Cheetahs’ credentials were questioned last week when Al-Wahda inflicted on them a first defeat in all competitions this season, a 4-0 ADIB Cup semifinal,…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al-Sharbatly has qualified for the 2024 FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and showjumping set to take place in Riyadh next month, Arriyadiyah reported on Thursday. The competition will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from April 16 to 20. The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation confirmed that…
JEDDAH: AlUla were crowned champions of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Women’s First Division League after beating Al-Taraji 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday evening.The two clubs faced off at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Reserve Stadium and were level at 1-1 after extra-time before AlUla triumphed on penalties to clinch the 2023/2024 title.The two rivals…
RIYADH: The draw for the King’s Cup semifinals has pitted Al-Hilal against Al-Ittihad while Al-Nassr will face Al-Khaleej. The dates for the matches have yet to be confirmed. The latest Saudi Classico between the giants from Riyadh and Jeddah — with Al-Ittihad drawn at home — will be their sixth clash this season, all of…
Christchurch: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday spoke on star Aussie batter Steve Smith’s chances of taking part in the upcoming T20 World Cup and said that one would love to have players like him on the squad for their “experience”. While speaking to ICC, Ponting said that players like Smith give a “calming…
