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King Salman stands out for unprecedented support for horseracing
Co-founder of The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia and continued as a board member until 2015Donated SR25 million for the first renewal of The Cup during his reign RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sponsors the current renewal of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, which kicks off next Friday and Saturday, underlining his long-standing support for horseracing and equestrian sports.King Salman was one of the founders of The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and a board member of the club until 2015.King Salman's sponsorship of horseracing was an integral part of his support for the sporting world in the Kingdom which he began to develop when he was Prince of Riyadh and after taking over the helm of the Kingdom to prepare the Saudi youth to compete at the...
January 26, 2023

King Salman stands out for unprecedented support for horseracing

Professional park section of Aljada Skate Park.
Olympic skateboarders set for ‘spectacular show’ at Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah
SHARJAH — The world’s best skateboarders have pledged to put on a “spectacular show” at the Street 2022 and Park 2022 World Championships at Aljada Skate Park in Sharjah, which act as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.The ‘Road to Paris’ competitions sees Sharjah hosting the Street 2022 World Championships from 29 January to 5 February, followed by the Park 2022 World Championships from 5 February to 12 February.And with the countdown on to the most breathtaking live sporting action you’ll ever see, the best boarders on the planet have promised incredible tricks, amazing photo and video opportunities – and the coolest platform to be inspired by.Momiji Nishiya, who won the first ever gold medal in the women's street skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics aged...
January 24, 2023

Olympic skateboarders set for ‘spectacular show’ at Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah

The Saudi Pro League’s General Assembly announced on Monday that they have appointed global sports executive Garry Cook as executive president and CEO.
Garry Cook appointed chief of Saudi Pro League
RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League’s General Assembly announced on Monday that they have appointed global sports executive Garry Cook as executive president and CEO.The General Assembly, including representatives of the league’s clubs and football partners, met on Monday to announce sweeping changes to the governance of the league as it looks to grow its global appeal.According to SPL extra website Chairman Abdulaziz Alafaleq said: “We are delighted Garry has accepted our invitation to lead Saudi Pro League as we grow and become a world leading league.“Following the arrival of global superstar [Cristiano] Ronaldo, the eyes of the world are on Saudi football and we are excited about the opportunity to grow our audience, improve our fan experience and drive commercial and broadcast...
January 23, 2023

Garry Cook appointed chief of Saudi Pro League

British gymnast Ellie Downie, a former European champion, on Monday retired at age of 23 to prioritize her
British gymnast Ellie Downie retires at 23 for 'mental health, happiness'
LONDON — British gymnast Ellie Downie, a former European champion, on Monday retired at age of 23 to prioritize her "mental health and happiness." "With a heavy heart and an array of emotions, today is the day I announce my retirement from gymnastics! To say it's been a difficult decision is a massive understatement, but after a really tough last few years, I've made the decision to prioritise my mental health and happiness," Downie said on Twitter. "Gymnastics has been my life for as long as I can remember and I'm proud of everything I was fortunate enough to achieve in the sport. "Competing and winning medals for Great Britain has meant everything and more to me and I'll miss it enormously," she added. During her career, Downie won...
January 23, 2023

British gymnast Ellie Downie retires at 23 for 'mental health, happiness'

Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut in Saudi Pro league with his new club Al-Nassr against Al Ettifaq on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in Saudi Pro League
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut in Saudi Pro league with his new club Al-Nassr against Al Ettifaq on Sunday.While Ronaldo was named the captain of the team, Anderson Talisca earned Al-Nassr a 1-0 home win.Expectations for his debut were sky-high after his performance against Paris St Germain in a friendly on Thursday.The Portugal international had a shot from the edge of the penalty area blocked early on in the first half, before being denied a penalty shout upon being wrestled to the ground by an Al Ettifaq defender in the 19th minute.Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca put Al-Nassr ahead in the 31st minute, when he rose to meet Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem’s cross and planted a header past Al Ettifaq goalkeeper Paulo Victor.Ronaldo’s best moment after the break came in a...
January 22, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in Saudi Pro League

Eyes of world football on SPL as Ronaldo makes his Saudi league debut on Sunday
RIYADH — Saudi Pro League chairman Abdulaziz Al-Afaleq said the eyes of the world football will be firmly on the Saudi Pro League as Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in the Saudi league at Mrsool Park on Sunday night.Al-Afaleq made the remarks after Riyadh Season Cup match at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Thursday where thousands of football fans gathered to watch another charming confrontation between the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who led the Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal All Stars team and his arch-rival Argentine Lionel Messi leading the stars of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Al-Afaleq said: “The Saudi Pro League was delighted to provide players for the Riyadh Season Cup match.”The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh...
January 20, 2023

Eyes of world football on SPL as Ronaldo makes his Saudi league debut on Sunday

Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), crowned Paris Saint-Germain with the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday after a thrilling 9-goals match against Saudi All-Star XI.
Riyadh Season Cup: PSG defeat Saudi All-Star XI as Ronaldo shines in thriller match
RIYADH — Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), crowned Paris Saint-Germain with the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday after a thrilling 9-goals match against Saudi All-Star XI.The match saw Cristiano Ronaldo's first appearance in Saudi Arabia after his move to Riyadh's Al-Nassr club. Ronaldo got the man of the match award as he scored two goals for his team.The highly anticipated match had everything: Goals from Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, VAR investigations, penalties, a red card, nine goals and plenty of excitement.King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh was packed with over 60,000 fans. Saudi All-Star XI was made up of Al Nassr and Al Hilal stars in the Saudi Pro League and led by coach Marcelo Gallardo.Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan shook hands with players on...
January 19, 2023

Riyadh Season Cup: PSG defeat Saudi All-Star XI as Ronaldo shines in thriller match

Soccer fans attempt to enter the stadium to watch the final match of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup between Iraq and Oman, in Basra, Iraq Thursday.
One killed, 60 hurt in stampede ahead of Gulf Cup final in Iraq
BAGHDAD — One person was killed and 60 more were injured in a stampede ahead of a soccer match in the Iraqi city of Basra on Thursday, the state news agency INA reported.The stampede took place near the Jaza’a Al Nakhla Stadium, where Iraq and Oman were expected to play in the Arabian Gulf Cup final.After the stampede, Iraq’s interior ministry said that the stadium gates are now “closed” and that no more fans would be allowed to enter, reported the Iraqi News Agency.Iraqi police asked non-ticket holders to refrain from heading to the stadium to avoid congestion, INA said.“The numbers of fans are very large, and we do not want there to be cases of suffocation, and pressure to build on security forces,” Iraqi police spokesman Sa’ad Ma’an said in a statement published on...
January 19, 2023

One killed, 60 hurt in stampede ahead of Gulf Cup final in Iraq

Top Indian wrestlers are protesting against the country's wrestling federation
India's female wrestlers accuse officials, coaches of sexual misconduct
NEW DELHI — Protests have intensified in India after a top Indian athlete accused the chief of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and other coaches of sexually harassing women wrestlers for years.Vinesh Phogat has alleged that at least 10 women wrestlers confessed to her that they were sexually exploited by WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh.She made the allegations during a protest held against WFI in capital Delhi on Wednesday.Singh has denied the allegations.But Phogat and other women athletes said they would not compete in international tournaments unless Singh was removed from the post.They have also refused to call down their protest until the government addressed their concerns. On Wednesday, India's sports ministry sought a response to the allegations from WFI within three...
January 19, 2023

India's female wrestlers accuse officials, coaches of sexual misconduct

Kyrgios said that he has a parameniscal cyst growing in his left meniscus, which is the result of a small tear in his lateral meniscus.
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open 2023
MELBOURNE — Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the 2023 Australian Open.Kyrgios said that he has a parameniscal cyst growing in his left meniscus, which is the result of a small tear in his lateral meniscus."(This is) one of the most important tournaments of my career. Hasn't been easy at all," the 27-year-old said, adding: "I'm obviously extremely disappointed."Kyrgios will miss his first home Grand Slam since his debut in 2014.The 2022 Wimbledon men's singles finalist had reached the quarterfinal in the 2015 Australian Open but was eliminated by British Andy Murray.The 111th edition of the Australian Open, which began on Monday, will conclude on Jan. 29. — Agencies
January 16, 2023

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open 2023

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