Qatar: COVID-19 vaccinations not compulsory for World Cup fans
DOHA: Coronavirus vaccinations will not be mandatory for the million-plus fans going to the World Cup in Qatar this year, authorities in the Gulf state said on Thursday.
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John Cena enters Guinness Book of World Records for Make-A-Wish Foundation landmark
RIYADH: WWE superstar John Cena has officially entered the Guinness Book of World Records.
Saudi Arabia take on Bahrain in opening qualifier of ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2
Saudi Arabia on Thursday morning take on Bahrain in their opening fixture of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Division 2 — Asia qualifiers taking place in Oman.
Saudi Sports for All launches multipurpose venue in Dammam
DAMMAM: The Saudi Sports for All Federation is set to open a multipurpose sports facility in Dammam this month, among several “Domes” to be launched across the country over the coming years.
Saudi women’s team lose 4-2 to Bhutan in Abha
The Saudi women’s national football team on Wednesday night lost 4-2 to Bhutan in their second-ever international on home soil.
Racist abuse of Richarlison shows FIFA still has work to do
MANCHESTER, England: When FIFA President Gianni Infantino dashed from Geneva to Paris to watch World Cup favorite Brazil in their final warmup game before Qatar, he cannot have expected to be confronted by such visual proof of the racism that continues to infect soccer.
Usyk-Joshua heavyweight rematch set for August 20 in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his titles in a rematch with Britain’s Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 20, promoters announced Sunday. Ukraine’s Usyk defeated then WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua by a unanimous decision in London in September last year. “Champion Oleksandr Usyk will put his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles on the line against Anthony Joshua in the coastal city of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday August 20,” said a statement issued by promoters Matchroom Boxing.
Saudi Arabia win AFC U-23 Asian Cup after win over Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: Saudi Arabia's U-23 team beat hosts Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup to win their first title in the competition.