Saudi athletes arrive in Kuwait ahead of third GCC Games
RIYADH: Team Saudi will participate in the third Gulf Cooperation Council Games, which are being held in Kuwait.
Riyadh Sport News
Egyptian anger over hosting of African Champions League final in Morocco
RIYADH: Africa has not yet finished the semifinals of its Champions League but the announcement on Monday that the final will take place in Morocco has not gone down well with Egypt whose football governing body is ready to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Al-Hilal visit Al-Ettifaq with no margin for error and growing injury concerns
For most clubs, going without a win for three games is just a blip, but for Al-Hilal it is a full-blown crisis.
Saudi Esports Federation announces Gaming Centers’ Face-Off across five cities
The Saudi Esports Federation has announced that the Gaming Centers’ Face-Off will kick off across five cities in the Kingdom on May 19 and run until Aug. 13.
Al-Ittihad’s Ahmed Hegazi in fitness bid to make Saudi Classico against SPL champions Al-Hilal
RIYADH: Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi has stepped up his fitness comeback in an effort to take part in the highly anticipated Saudi Classico against Al-Hilal on Sunday, the Arabic language daily Arriyadiyah has reported.
Al-Ittihad’s dramatic draw with Al-Fateh puts title charge on hold
Al-Ittihad drew 4-4 with Al-Fateh on Friday night in an entertaining, match that just about keeps the Saudi Professional League title race alive. The Jeddah team are 12 points clear of Al-Hilal, who have two games in hand, with the two teams meeting next week in a vital clash. The Riyadh team will have enjoyed the sight of the leaders conceding four goals — and the look of disappointment on the players’ faces at the final whistle.
Saudi sport minister attends Olympic Council of Asia meeting in Uzbekistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal on Friday concluded his official visit to the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, to attend the 77th meeting of the Executive Office of the Olympic Council of Asia. Prince Abdulaziz, who is also president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, attended the meeting, which was chaired by Acting President of Olympic Council of Asia Randhir Singh, in the presence of Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, vice chairman of the committee, member of the Executive Office and chairman of the council’s Education Committee.
Alsharif Faisal Alharith is first Saudi triathlete to compete in Super League Arena Games
RIYADH: With only 10 days notice, Alsharif Faisal Alharith accepted the Saudi Triathlon Federation’s nomination as their candidate to participate in one of the most intense sporting competitions in the world.