Andrew Kwemoi and Tirunesh Dibaba among elite entries for Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon
Andrew Kwemoi of Uganda and Ethiopian Tirunesh Dibaba headline the elite men and women’s field at the fifth ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on December 16.
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Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al-Rajhi claims 2nd place in rally World Cup
DUBAI: Saudi driver and two-time world champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi has secured runner-up position in the 2023 World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas after finishing second at the Dubai International Baja, the last race of the season.
Saudi’s Yazeed Al-Rajhi sets sights on second Baja Dubai win
DUBAI: Saudi rally driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi, the reigning World Cup champion, has set his sights on more success in the seventh and final round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas at Baja Dubai.
Commando Group win Master division at 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: Commando Group on Monday secured the top spot in the Master division at the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with Kazakhstan National Team and AFNT taking second and third places, respectively.
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia marks sporting and cultural power shift to Asia
For just the third time in the tournament’s existence, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Asia, with Saudi Arabia the only confirmed bidder for the 2034 tournament — marking what appears to be a shifting of international sporting and cultural power to the continent.
Diaz saves Liverpool from Luton shock on return after parents’ kidnap
LUTON: Luis Diaz saved Liverpool from a shock defeat at Luton in a 1-1 draw on Sunday on his first appearance since his parents were kidnapped in his native Colombia.The winger was introduced as a substitute moments after Tahith Chong had given Luton a stunning lead 10 minutes from time.Diaz’s soaring leap and header five minutes into stoppage time denied the Hatters their first ever home win in the Premier League.His mother was rescued within hours of her capture on October 28, but the search goes on for his father Luis Manuel Diaz.The 26-year-old revealed a t-shirt saying “freedom for Dad” after scoring and again at full-time.“It’s a wonderful moment but it doesn’t change the situation,” said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. “The most important thing is his father is released.“It is wonderful he wanted to be here.
Inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix proves a success for World Supercross Championship
ABU DHABI: The FIM World Supercross Championship Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the penultimate race in the championship, concluded its Middle East debut on Sunday at Etihad Arena, which was transformed into a dirt track for the occasion.
Saudi Coastal Rowing Championships conclude in Jubail
JUBAIL: The Saudi Coastal Rowing Championships concluded on Friday in Jubail with Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Al-Shali emerging victorious in the men’s singles category.