European football associations call for FIFA action on Qatar
LONDON: A group of major European national football associations have demanded that FIFA meets its commitment in urging Qatar to ensure workers’ rights ahead of the World Cup.
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Saudi Games update: medals in fencing, karting, women’s futsal
RIYADH: Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, vice-president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and director of the Saudi Games, on Saturday honored the athletics medalists and the men’s 10-meter air pistol medalists.
Pia Babnik excited to defend individual title in Jeddah finale of Aramco Team Series
JEDDAH: Slovenian superstar Pia Babnik will once again tee it up in the Aramco Team Series at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, aiming to defend the individual title she won in 2021 after birdieing the 18th hole to win by one shot.
Careem expands fleet by 50%, offers intercountry rides for Qatar World Cup
DOHA: Saudi football fans will now be able to travel to World Cup matches by car with Careem’s new intercountry service from Dammam and Al-Ahsa to Doha.
US Olympian Jade Carey adds to medal haul at worlds with vault gold
LIVERPOOL, England: Jade Carey’s rebound from Olympic disappointment in her best event ended with a gold medal at the world championships.
Caroline Garcia tops Daria Kasatkina for final spot in semis of WTA Finals
FORT WORTH, Texas: Caroline Garcia claimed the last spot in the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Finals with a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(5) round-robin victory over Daria Kasatkina on Saturday.
Flightline pulls away for majestic win in Breeders’ Cup Classic
WASHINGTON: Undefeated Flightline cemented his superhorse status in spectacular fashion, pulling away in the stretch for a breathtaking 8 1/4-length triumph in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Asian football boss urges support, not ‘cynicism’ for World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia’s football chief has called for support for the Qatar World Cup despite the “deep undercurrents of cynicism” that have marked the build-up to the event.