Arab countries support Saudi World Cup 2034 bid
RIYADH: Arab nations have started throwing their weight behind Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom announced its bid to host the World Cup 2034.
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Government defends decision to fund Bok superfans at Rugby World Cup
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture defended its decision to fund super fans Joy Chauke and Botha Msila to attend the Rugby World Cup in France.
World Cup 2030: Spain, Portugal and Morocco set to co-host
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are set to co-host the 2030 men’s Fifa World Cup – with three South American nations hosting the tournament's opening matches to celebrate its centenary.
Saudi Arabia launches bid to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched its bid to host the 2034 Fifa World Cup, just as the world governing body announced Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 tournament.
Pakistan Seek To Allay Major Concerns In Cricket World Cup Opener
Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday. Following a pre-mature Asia Cup exit and defeats in the two warm-up games, Pakistan definitely need to raise their game to go deep in the ODI showpiece. The problems begin from the top with the opening combination not looking the most threatening in the competition. Imam-Ul-Haq averages an impressive 50 in ODIs but on flatter decks in India, he need to better his strike rate of 82 by a few notches.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Breaking down Ireland v Scotland with Bernard Jackman and Dan Leavy
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Ireland internationals Bernard Jackman and Dan Leavy to look ahead at this Saturday's meeting of Ireland and Scotland at Stade de France.
England rugby chief confirms Nations Cup plans, stands firm on job
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney said on Wednesday discussions about a controversial Nations Cup tournament were in place as he remained confident about his ability to lead one of the sport's wealthiest governing bodies.
BCCI To Provide Free Water To Fans At Stadiums Across India During Cricket World Cup 2023
Ahead of the start of the ODI World Cup in India on Thursday, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah announced that the cricket apex body in India will provide free mineral and packaged drinking water for all the fans in the stadium. Jay Shah took to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account to announce the decision made by the BCCI and said that all the spectators at stadiums across the nation will get mineral and packaged drinking water without any cost.