Riyadh Marathon sees over 15,000 runners take part
RIYADH: More than 15,000 competitors from 120 nations took part in the second edition of the Riyadh Marathon, organizers the Saudi Sports for All Federation have revealed.
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New UAE franchised cricket league boosts sustainable development prospects
On Friday Jan. 13, after several years of delay beyond its control, the Emirates Cricket Board will launch its franchised T20 Tournament at Dubai International Stadium.
Saudi Sports for All Federation launches football program for adults
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation, in partnership with the Newcastle United Foundation, on Monday launched a specialized football program primarily for people aged 35 to 50, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
UAFA announces King Salman Cup name for Arab Club Champions Cup
RIYADH: The Union of Arab Football Associations announced the name of the Arab Club Champions Cup would be the King Salman Club Cup on Monday.
Staab appointed director of football; Lappi-Seppala takes over as coach of Saudi women’s team
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s Women’s Football Department has announced the promotion of the country’s first-ever head coach Monika Staab to the newly created position of Women’s Football Technical Director.
Thai golf sensation Thitikul, LET Order of Merit winner Grant confirmed for Aramco Saudi Ladies International
RIYADH: The line-up for the 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund has been further strengthened with world No. 4 Atthaya Thitikul and 2022 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit winner Linn Grant taking their place among 15 of the world’s top-30 female golfers.
Top-four finish for Leona Maguire as Caroline Hedwall wins in Spain
Leona Maguire managed a top-four finish at the Spanish Open after finishing with a closing 69 to take her to 16-under par.
'It was a roller coaster' - Linn Grant birdies final two holes to claim fourth win of season at Skafto Open
Linn Grant’s brilliant season continued with victory in front of her home Swedish fans at the Skafto Open. Grant, who won the Scandinavian Mixed on home soil earlier in the season, produced some brilliant play when the pressure was on to beat fellow Swede Lisa Pettersson by one shot. Ad The four-time winner this season did not have her best form for long spells of the day, but she birdied the closing two holes to secure the win.