Shadab Khan: Pakistan’s match-winner who brings ‘fire and life’
MELBOURNE: No matter what happens when Pakistan face England in Sunday’s final at the MCG, Shadab Khan has had a Twenty20 World Cup to remember.
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Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee signs up to UN climate framework
RIYADH: The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee became an official signatory of the UN’s Sport For Climate Action Framework during the Saudi Green Initiative 2022.
Esteban Ocon says teammate Fernando Alonso is 'an animal going 300% to the extreme'
Esteban Ocon has described Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso's driving style as being "300% to the extreme most of the time".
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali defends the sport racing in eyebrow-raising Qatar
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport's presence in Qatar, telling AFP that the sport is an "accelerator for change".
Maddison injured 2 days after being selected for World Cup
LONDON: James Maddison, who was a surprise inclusion in England’s squad for the World Cup, limped off with a suspected hamstring injury while playing for Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. The playmaker fell to the ground off the ball in the 22nd minute against West Ham and was holding the back of his right leg when medical staff came onto the field.
Poland World Cup warm-up moved after crack found at stadium
WARSAW: Poland’s final warmup game ahead of the World Cup will not be held at the National Stadium as planned due to a construction defect. Poland’s Football Association said the game with Chile on Wednesday will be moved to the Legia Warsaw Stadium. Sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk said on Saturday that the National Stadium’s architects and builders have advised the immediate closure of the venue because it requires urgent repairs.
Golfers hail decision to increase prize money for 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International
JEDDAH: Golfers from the Ladies European Tour have praised the decision by Aramco Saudi Ladies International to award prize money of $5m next year, equaling the prize money on offer at the men’s PIF Saudi International on the Asian Tour.
UAE, Kazakhstan youngsters shine on Day 1 of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: The 14th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off on Friday at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City with athletes from around the world taking part in the Kids and Para categories.