Heartbreak as front of popular new restaurant CAVES IN just weeks after opening
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Mr. Universe Bodybuilding Championship set for Sept. 29-30 in Alkhobar
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the Mr. Universe Bodybuilding Championship, organized by the the Saudi Arabian Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, on September 29-30 in Alkhobar.
Pup was covered in blood after vicious XL bully attack
An XL bully was left covered in blood after viciously attacking a small dog during a walk.
Riyadh Stars team win Saudi Arabia’s 1st Women’s Hockey Championship
RIYADH: Hockey team Riyadh Stars have won the Kingdom’s first Women’s Championship and received their award from Saudi Hockey Federation’s President Mohammed Al-Mandil on Monday. Al-Mandil handed the cup and gold medals to the winners of the tournament, which took place at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh from Sept. 10-11. Riyadh Najd took second place and collected silver medals, while the Jeddah Pearls team were third. Al-Mandil also crowned Najd Falcons winners of the Hockey Championship (men’s category), while the Arab Legends team came second and the British School third. Asmaa Al-Shami was the female tournament’s best goalkeeper while Kayra Ingerir won the award for top scorer.
International fencing delegation looks at Saudi Arabia’s readiness to host World Championship
RIYADH: A delegation representing the International Fencing Federation has arrived in Saudi Arabia to ascertain the Kingdom’s readiness to host the World Fencing Championship for Juniors and Youth in April. Headed by the IFF’s CEO Nathalie Rodriguez, along with her companions, and accompanied by Tunisian Ziad Al-Friyani, the competition director and head of the legal committee, the delegation is visiting the Kingdom to examine the preparations in Riyadh, which hosts the championship between April 12 and 20 next year. Ahmed Al-Sabban, the president of the Saudi Arabian Fencing Federation, and Abdullah Al-Sunidi, the federation’s executive director, are accompanying the delegation during the three-day visit, said a media statement. A meeting will be held on Wednesday with Al-Sabban to discuss hosting requirements and needs. The delegation on Tuesday visited the sports hall at King Saud University which is due to host the championship, and toured the premises and looked at transportation and technical requirements. The IFF’s General Assembly in November named Riyadh as host of the major global event.
After Canada's 1st men's basketball World Cup medal, Olympic podium should be next goal
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World Rugby investigates fan chaos in Marseille
Rugby's global governing body says it is investigating reports of chaotic scenes among fans attempting to enter the Stade Velodrome in Marseille ahead of England's 27-10 victory over Argentina.
Couple who bagged huge lottery jackpot put win down to one crazy coincidence
A couple who won a huge lottery prize believe their luck comes down to one thing – a crazy connection with Windermere.