IOC: Saudi Games run contrary to sustainability values
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it was not consulted in the decision by the Olympic Council of Asia to pick Saudi Arabia as the hosts of the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
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Liverpool saunter past Rangers 2-0 in Champions League
LIVERPOOL :Liverpool put their recent stutters behind them to comfortably beat Rangers 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and move into second spot in Group A.
Saudi discussing security concerns with F1 - sports minister
SINGAPORE : Saudi Arabia's sports minister said he had met drivers and Formula One bosses to address security concerns after missile attacks overshadowed this year's race in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM
RIYADH : Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it has won a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a planned mountain resort in the Gulf Arab state's $500 billion flagship NEOM project.
Several French cities to ban Qatar World Cup fan zones, giant screens
PARIS : Several major French cities including Lille, Strasbourg and Bordeaux said they will not organise fan zones or put up giant outdoor screens to show Qatar World Cup soccer matches in protest against ecological and humanitarian issues.
Bahrain return with a bang and Dylan Hartley makes winning start in Gulf rugby
Bahrain made an inspired return to competitive rugby as they stunned Dubai Exiles in the West Asia Premiership on Friday night.
Maradona ‘Hand of God’ shirt to go on display during World Cup
This undated handout photo courtesy Sotheby’s shows the 1986 FIFA World Cup match shirt of Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona. – The jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous “hand of God” goal, is to be auctioned off later this month, Sotheby’s announced April 6, 2022. (Photo by Sotheby’s / AFP) /
Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup
The shirt that Diego Maradona wore when he scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986 will go on display in Qatar during the World Cup just five months after it set a record price at auction, a top official said Saturday.