Saudi Arabia mauled by Mali despite Al-Dawsari magic
RIYADH: Salem Al-Dawsari more than matched his spectacular World Cup strike against Argentina against Mali on Tuesday but could not prevent Saudi Arabia losing 3-1 to the Africans in Portugal.
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Riyadh hosts Peace and Sport Middle East Forum 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal on Wednesday will inaugurate the Peace and Sport Middle East Forum 2023 in the Saudi capital. Under the theme “Sport is an answer for peace,” the two-day forum will bring together international experts and local decision-makers to discuss and define policies promoting sport as a means of transmitting positive values, attitudes and behavior. The forum has been organized by the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and is being hosted for the first time in Riyadh. High-level speakers are expected to share their stories and visions on the use of sport as a tool to promote a culture of peace, a media statement said on Tuesday. Since its creation in 2007, Peace and Sport has been advocating worldwide for sporting activities as a means to foster social bonds, empower youth, and cultivate peaceful coexistence among communities. The international organization promotes sport as a catalyst for peace and collective well-being through dialogue. Sport also plays a significant role in achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, driving change in the Kingdom, while prestigious sport events and high-level athletes help to create a healthy, active nation.
Brooks Koepka tops leaderboard after day 2 of LIV Golf Jeddah
JEDDAH: Brooks Koepka of Smash GC leads by three shots heading into Sunday at LIV Golf Jeddah presented by ROSHN. The American delivered an impressive bogey-free round of eight-under par (62) at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on Saturday in a round that included eight birdies. After a day that favored low scoring with the course’s average score at 67.4, Koepka will be joined in the final grouping on Sunday with Sergio Garcia from Fireballs GC, who shot a seven-under par (63), and Charles Howell III from Crushers GC, who followed his opening round of 67 with a second-round score of six-under par (64). In the 2023 Individual Champion race, the season’s top three points leaders all made significant moves to try to secure the first-place podium finish this Sunday in Jeddah. Talor Gooch (RangeGoats GC) shot a second-round score of six-under par (64), placing him tied-ninth, six shots behind the leader Koepka. Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC) also climbed the leaderboard after a seven-under par 63, finishing the day tied-fourth going into Sunday.
Mohamed Tolu wins third Saudi medal after shot put silver at Asian Games
LONDON: Saudi shot-putter Mohamed Tolu won the Kingdom’s third medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday after winning the silver medal in the shot put competition.
Athlete Yousef Masrahi claims Saudi Arabia’s 1st gold at 19th Asian Games
HANGZHOU, China: Saudi athlete Yousef Masrahi has claimed the Kingdom’s first gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou with victory in the 400-meters final on Saturday. The Asian record holder won with a time of 45.55 seconds, repeating his victory in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon in 2014 when he won Saudi Arabia’s first gold medal in the same race. Saturday’s victory marks Masrahi’s third medal in Asian Games. He won his first bronze in the 400-meters in Guangzhou in 2010 before winning gold in Incheon in 2014. “The support of the Saudi audience was a great incentive for me to achieve the gold medal.
Kingdom’s Youssef Masrahi qualifies for 400-meter final at Asian Games
HANGZHOU, China: Saudi athlete Youssef Masrahi has qualified for the final of the men’s 400-meters at the 19th Asian Games. The Asian record holder secured his place in the medal race after finishing second in his semifinal at the Olympic Stadium on Friday in a time of 45.64 seconds. Japan’s Sato Fuga won the race in 45.56. Masrahi took the gold medal in the 400 at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, where he also broke the Asian record with a time of 44.46. His teammate, Mazen Alyassin, failed to qualify for the 400 final after coming home fourth in his semifinal in a time of 46.13. Meanwhile, Saudi sprinter Abdullah Abkar made it through to the semifinals of the 100-meters after finishing fourth in his heat in a time of 10.30.
How cricket, football learned to co-exist in harmony
Autumn is fast approaching in the Western world, a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, according to the English poet John Keats. It also marks the end of the cricket season in England and Wales, as the final first-class matches ended on Sept. 29.
Saudi football club Shabab to host Roma during Riyadh Season
RIYADH: One of Saudi Arabia’s oldest football club is set to mark the their diamond jubilee with a match against Roma, one of Italy’s iconic clubs.