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".
Saudi Arabia Sport News
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.
Charley Hull takes the lead on Ladies Day at the Aramco Team Series Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Aramco Team Series Jeddah is set for an exciting final day at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club as world No. 17 Charley Hull takes a one-shot lead over defending champion Pia Babnik, Caroline Hedwall and Virginia Elena Carta, while Team Garcia and Team Wolf will head to the 18th tomorrow for a playoff to determine the team victors.
Al-Nassr beat Al-Ahli to stay top of Saudi Women’s Premier League
Al-Nassr have consolidated their position at the top of the Saudi Women’s Premier League after beating Al-Ahli 4-0 at the reserve stadium of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Friday night.
Salman Al-Faraj included after injury scare: Saudi Arabia name squad for 2022 World Cup
Al-Hilal midfielder Salman Al-Faraj has been included in Herve Renard's Saudi Arabia squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, despite sustaining a shoulder injury in a friendly on Sunday.