‘World Rugby want seven other Dubais,’ organisers say ahead of expanded 2023 Sevens
Organisers of the Emirates Dubai Sevens say the newly expanded tournament is the template for which World Rugby want to expand the appeal of the sport.
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Algeria to host Palestinian football team’s matches
ALGIERS: Algeria on Sunday stepped in to host matches involving the Palestinian football team due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Algeria has agreed to stage “all official and non-official matches involving the Palestinian team’s preparation for qualification to the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup and to assume all associated costs,” an Algerian football federation statement announced. The move came after a request to the Algerian authorities by Jibril Rajoub, the head of the Palestinian football federation. The first of these games comes next month when Palestine will ‘host’ Australia in Algeria on November 21 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Palestine are in World Cup Asian preliminary qualifying Group I with the Australians and Lebanon. The 2023 Asian Cup starts in January with Palestine set to face the UAE, Iran and Hong Kong in Qatar. At least 2,670 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in a blistering air assault launched by Israel last week after Hamas carried out a bloody attack on Israel that left more than 1,400 people dead.
All eyes on Riyadh as global broadcasters commit to covering World Combat Games
RIYADH: Broadcasters from about 115 countries have committed to broadcasting the upcoming Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games, it was announced on Sunday.
United Against Online Abuse survey a ‘milestone’ says FIA President Ben Sulayem
DUBAI: The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has launched its inaugural barometer under the auspices of the United Against Online Abuse campaign, a strategic initiative designed to address the impact of online abuse against athletes, officials, volunteers, and others involved in the sport.
Real Madrid and Dubai launch new global partnership
Real Madrid and Dubai have strengthened their long-standing ties with the announcement of a new global partnership.
Mavericks and Timberwolves ready to face off in first of NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023
ABU DHABI: Across two separate sessions, the stars of the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves took to the court at Etihad Arena on Wednesday for their final practice workouts ahead of Thursday’s official tip-off of the second edition of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 Presented by ADQ.
Mashreq Padel Tour 6th round set for Abu Dhabi debut this month
DUBAI: The Mashreq Padel Tour, the UAE’s first dedicated community tournament series for amateurs, is set to make its Abu Dhabi debut this month.
Successful hosting of 2027 AFC Asian Cup will boost Saudi 2034 World Cup bid
The 2030 World Cup may not be coming to Saudi Arabia but the Kingdom is making the early running for the one after, especially as Asian leaders are already expressing support.