Spurs’ Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The IOC’s executive board issued a statement Wednesday saying it was also ending “any form of dialogue” with Indonesia about hosting future Olympic events. An Indonesian government official declared earlier this month that Israeli athletes would be denied visas to participate in the world championships, which started last Sunday and run through this weekend. Israel was among 86 teams registered to compete, and its squad included 2020 Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion Artem Dolgopyat in the men’s floor exercise. “These actions deprive athletes of their right to compete peacefully and prevent the Olympic movement from showing the power of sport,” the IOC’s executive board said. Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation and has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians. The scheduled participation of Israeli athletes had sparked intense opposition within the country. Jakarta Gov.
4 championships on the line at ‘PFL MENA Finals: All or Nothing’ at Dhahran Expo
ALKHOBAR: The Professional Fighters League has announced the full fight card for “PFL MENA Finals: All or Nothing,” at the Dhahran Expo in Alkhobar on Dec. 5.
Argentine star Intense For Me makes first seasonal appearance in Riyadh
RIYADH: Several cup races take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse this week but many eyes will on one of Saudi Arabia’s highest-rated horses, the South American Group One star Intense For Me (Argentina), who reappears in race eight on Saturday.
Indonesia defends decision to ban Israel gymnasts after IOC statement
JAKARTA :Indonesia understands the consequences of its decision to prevent Israeli gymnasts from participating in a world championship event held in Jakarta, its sports minister said on Thursday, adding that the move was also designed to maintain public order.
Respons Erick Thohir soal Ancaman IOC ke Indonesia Buntut Kasus Israel
Menpora Erick Thohir memberikan respons terkait keputusan Komite Olimpiade Internasional (IOC) yang melarang Indonesia gelar kejuaraan internasional buntut kasus Israel. Apa katanya?
UK and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans regret refusal of away tickets
LONDON/JERUSALEM :Britain's government and fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv said on Tuesday they regretted the Israeli soccer club's decision to turn down tickets for an upcoming match at Aston Villa, even as ministers worked to overturn a police ban on away supporters.
UK regrets Maccabi Tel Aviv's refusal of away tickets
LONDON :Britain's government said it was saddened that Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv had turned down its ticket allocation for an upcoming match at Aston Villa, even as ministers worked to overturn a police decision to ban travelling fans.