Four athletes carry Saudi hopes at the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships
GUADALAJARA: Four Saudi Arabians are among the competitors from 122 nations currently taking part in the 2022 World Taekwondo Championships in the Mexican City of Guadalajara.
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University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar
MADRID: For young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón, any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time. The 22-year-old Valencia player is heading to Qatar for his first World Cup while still attending university and studying biomedical engineering. “If there’s time and everything goes well, I’ll try to (study) a bit,” Guillamón said Tuesday.
Croatia are strong opponents, says Saudi coach before friendly encounter
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s football coach Herve Renard says Croatia will provide a strong test for his side in Wednesday’s friendly clash between the two nations.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
DOHA: Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup. The 22-year-old Lille winger is a key part of a talented United States squad in Qatar which is plotting to spring a surprise in Group B where the Americans face England, Wales and Iran. Weah’s father George long dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but was never able to guide Liberia to the tournament during a club career that saw him acclaimed as one of the greatest players in history.
Golfers hail decision to increase prize money for 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International
JEDDAH: Golfers from the Ladies European Tour have praised the decision by Aramco Saudi Ladies International to award prize money of $5m next year, equaling the prize money on offer at the men’s PIF Saudi International on the Asian Tour.
UAE, Kazakhstan youngsters shine on Day 1 of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: The 14th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off on Friday at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City with athletes from around the world taking part in the Kids and Para categories.
Charley Hull takes the lead on Ladies Day at the Aramco Team Series Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Aramco Team Series Jeddah is set for an exciting final day at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club as world No. 17 Charley Hull takes a one-shot lead over defending champion Pia Babnik, Caroline Hedwall and Virginia Elena Carta, while Team Garcia and Team Wolf will head to the 18th tomorrow for a playoff to determine the team victors.
Al-Nassr beat Al-Ahli to stay top of Saudi Women’s Premier League
Al-Nassr have consolidated their position at the top of the Saudi Women’s Premier League after beating Al-Ahli 4-0 at the reserve stadium of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Friday night.