Aussie jockey Caitlin Jones wins big prize
Super-sub Caitlin Jones has taken the glory for Australia in the International Jockeys Challenge in Riyadh.
Riyadh Sport News
Saudi Cup ‘ultimate platform for showcasing Saudi culture’
RIYADH: The Saudi Cup is not merely the world’s richest horse race but also a global platform to celebrate and highlight the Kingdom’s culture.
Padel sport catches Saudi women’s interest
RIYADH: The racket game padel is becoming popular in Saudi Arabia, with an increasing number of women taking interest in the sport at the Padel Rush club at Boulevard Riyadh City. Riyadh resident Nura Al-Soleiman, 35, switched from tennis to padel about three years ago. “Ever since I moved back to Saudi two months ago, I have been looking for a padel club, and I have now found Padel Rush. I’m just so happy to be playing, and through padel I meet new people,” Al-Soleiman told Arab News. Padel Rush welcomes players of all ages and skill levels to try this game, with qualified staff to support them. Padel is a mix of tennis and squash; it is played in doubles. The balls are similar to tennis balls but with less pressure. Asmar Alshinifi, another Saudi padel player, said that paddling allows her to blow off steam. “I tried padel and instantly fell in love. It’s one of the games that can be competitive and release stress, and is easy to learn,” Alshinifi said.
Boost for Saudi clubs as Kingdom hosts 2022 AFC Champions League games
RIYADH: The Asian ambitions of Saudi Arabian clubs received a major boost on Thursday with the announcement that all five groups in the western zone of the 2022 AFC Champions League will be held in the Kingdom in April.
Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh
Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City.
Mumbai City FC To Make AFC Champions League Debut In April In Riyadh
Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City. Mumbai City FC qualified for the AFC Champions League after topping the league phase of the ISL 2020-21.
Saudi universities launch new health, fitness program
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has kicked off a new initiative with the Saudi Universities Sports Federation to promote physical activity at tertiary institutions across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia to host group matches in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG: Saudi Arabia will host all five groups in the western half of the Asian Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday (Mar 3).