Saudi Arabia’s progress offers hope for women’s football in the Middle East
The ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has been historic for several reasons.
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Jamal Murray brings championship mentality to Canada while working back to form in camp
Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season.
Saudi Arabia’s path to 2026 World Cup starts in qualifying group with Jordan and Tajikistan
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia’s path to the 2026 World Cup in North America will start in a first qualifying group with neighboring Jordan, Tajikistan, and either Cambodia or Pakistan. Players in the Saudi national team — which upset eventual champion Argentina 2-1 to open last year’s tournament in Qatar — will prepare for the next edition training and playing with a slew of global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema lured to the multi-billion dollar project that the Saudi league has become.
Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Japan were drawn to face North Korea and Syria in Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, while South Korea will face China and Thailand when the second round of the continent's qualifiers kick off in November.
Indian Football Team Gets Exemption From Ministry, Will Participate In Asian Games
The Indian men's football team has got an exemption from the Sports Ministry and will be participating in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting September 23. The national football team, which didn't get permission to participate during the Jakarta Games in 2018, is currently ranked 18th in Asia and the sports ministry's rule states that in team sport, only those in top-eight will get the nod. However, an exemption has been made and sports minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday tweeted that both the men's and women's national football teams will be taking part in the continental showpiece event.
AIFF Set To Send Sunil Chhetri-led Senior Team For Asian Games If Ministry Gives Clearance
The AIFF is bullish on sending its first team to Asian Games led by its talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri if it is able to get the green light from the sports ministry for participation is the continental showpiece starting September 23 in Hangzhou. The national football team, which didn't get permission to participate during the Jakarta Games in 2018, is currently ranked 18th in Asia and the sports ministry's rule states that in team sport, only those in top-eight will get the nod.
Basketball star Ryan Richards returning to Kent for sold-out training camp in his home county
Former NBA draftee Ryan Richards is coming home to Kent to help nurture future basketball stars.
'FIBA World Momentum Unjuk Indonesia Maju di Mata Internasional'
FIBA Board Member, Erick Thohir, berharap Indonesia sepenuhnya siap dalam menyelenggarakan FIBA World Cup 2023 yang berlangsung di Indonesia Arena, pada Agustus mendatang. Ajang ini jadi momentum menunjukkan Indonesia maju di mata internasional.