Indian cricket legend Irfan Pathan lauds progress of sport in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Indian cricket legend Irfan Pathan has lauded the rapid progress of the game in Saudi Arabia after meeting with the Kingdom’s top officials.
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NEOM’s Shuhub Community Program to develop next generation of Saudi football talent
NEOM: As a global partner of the Asian Football Confederation, NEOM has launched the Shuhub Community Program, an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of Saudi talent and providing opportunities in the sport to children of all abilities across the Kingdom.
Sports For All launches second edition of Summer Camps Program
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) is set to launch the second edition of its Summer Camps Program, after its success last year, to ensure schoolchildren keep fit and healthy during the holidays.
Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal enter penultimate round of Saudi Pro League season with title up for grabs
Back in February when Al-Ittihad were 16 points clear of Al-Hilal, not even the most optimistic fans of the team from Riyadh and their most pessimistic counterparts in Jeddah would have imagined that there would be a genuine title race, let alone a battle that had them neck and neck with two games to go.
AFC president congratulates Saudi Arabia on securing first U-23 Asian Cup title
RIYADH: Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa has congratulated Saudi Arabia for winning their maiden AFC U-23 Asian Cup crown, after the Green Falcons defeated hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 in the final at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Sunday.
Usyk vs Joshua: Saudi Arabia proud to secure the 'biggest rematch in global boxing'
Saudi Arabia is set to host the “biggest rematch in global boxing” when Oleksandr Usyk takes on Anthony Joshua in Jeddah later this summer, with promoter Eddie Hearn declaring the former champion is “more determined than ever” to climb back to the summit of the sport.
Anthony Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk in rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for August 20 with Saudi Arabia the chosen venue for the world heavyweight title fight.
Anthony Joshua’s return adds to Saudi Arabia’s sporting portfolio
Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been announced for Saudi Arabia on August 20.