Francis Ngannou believes Anthony Joshua ‘looked a little nervous’ at fight promo
Francis Ngannou has claimed Anthony Joshua has been looking nervous ahead of their heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Riyadh Sport News
Anthony Joshua insists upcoming Francis Ngannou fight is ‘not a gimmick’
Anthony Joshua has dismissed suggestions that his fight against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday should not be taken seriously and says his opponent fully deserves his shot.
Snooker’s ‘golden ball’ set for debut – what is it and how does it get potted?
Snooker becomes the latest sport to head to Saudi Arabia this week and with it comes a new twist – the golden ball.
Francis Ngannou: ‘I don’t have experience in boxing but I know I can fight’
Francis Ngannou insists he is a born fighter who is capable of knocking out Anthony Joshua ahead of their bout on Friday.
Anthony Joshua opts for low-key workout ahead of Otto Wallin fight
Anthony Joshua kept his cards close to his chest with another low-key open workout ahead of Saturday’s fight with Otto Wallin in Riyadh.
Saudi Games medalists awarded
RIYADH: Vice President of the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Director of the Saudi Games Prince Fahad bin Jalawi has crowned the champions of the chess competitions. The award ceremony was held at Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex Swimming Hall in the presence of Dr. Abdullah Al-Wahshy, president of the Saudi Chess Federation. In the men’s classic category, Ahmed Al-Rehaili secured the gold, Mohammed Salahat claimed the silver medal and Ahmed Al-Thebaiti clinched the bronze. In the women’s classic category, Dalia Al-Semairi earned the gold, followed by Hala Shahein with silver and Asma Al-Jabri with bronze. Prince Fahad also awarded the winners of the judo competitions held yesterday at King Saud University’s Multipurpose Hall, in the presence of Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Bassam, president of the Saudi Judo Federation, and Matthew Favier, CEO of the Saudi Olympic Training Center.
Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad triumph in volleyball clashes
RIYADH: Al-Ahli men’s volleyball club defeated Damac in a match held at the Ministry of Sports Hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex during the Saudi Games 2023 competitions. Al-Hilal defeated Abha by three sets to one, before Al-Ittihad beat Al-Khaleej by a similar result. In the women’s volleyball competition, Al-Ahli won against Al-Ittihad in three clean sets. Similarly, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Anqaa secured victories against their respective opponents.
Riyadh hosts Asian Paralympic General Assembly on Saturday
RIYADH: For the first time in its history, Riyadh will host the forum and the electoral General Assembly of the Asian Paralympic Committee, with the participation of more than 200 attendees representing 45 Asian countries. Several heads of international and regional Paralympic federations are also expected to attend the four-day forum, according to a media statement on Friday. Prince Fahad bin Jalawi, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s vice president, will inaugurate the forum’s first day on behalf of SOPC’s President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. There will be speeches from SOPC, and Majid Rashid, president of the Asian Paralympic Committee, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, Prince Abdulaziz will be awarded the honorary prize for his service to Paralympic sports in the Asian continent. The first day’s evening witnesses the ceremony for the Asian Paralympic Committee Awards in its seven categories, in addition to a dinner in honor of the delegations participating in the forum and the General Assembly. Rashid will preside over the committee’s General Assembly on Nov. 28. Members of the assembly will witness the opening ceremony of the Saudi Games 2023 at 7:30 p.m.