Saudi Arabia, Jordan exit FIBA Asia Cup 2025
JEDDAH: The Saudi national basketball team have been eliminated from the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after they lost 95-88 in overtime to the Philippines, who now go on to play Australia in the quarterfinals.
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‘Unique atmosphere’: Ronnie O’Sullivan happy to be back at Masters Snooker Championship in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Ronnie O’Sullivan is excited to be back in the Kingdom for the Masters Snooker Championship in Jeddah.
Paris Saint-Germain sign Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi
PARIS: European champions Paris Saint-Germain announced on Tuesday they have signed Ukrainian center-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth.
UAE jiu-jitsu athletes claim three medals at World Games Chengdu 2025
CHENGDU: Three UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team athletes have succeeded in winning medals on the second day of the World Games Chengdu 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Lana Nazer wins Outstanding Yoga Teacher award
JEDDAH: Lana Nazer, a pioneer in Saudi Arabia’s wellness movement, has won a major honor at the Asian Yoga Excellence Awards 2025.
FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
ATLANTA: Human rights scandals have marred World Cup tournaments for years, but FIFA is testing a new protocol requiring all host committees to develop action plans to protect human rights for the 2026 games in North America. With the games less than a year away, though, FIFA’s commitment to upholding human rights is still under scrutiny. Human rights advocates who wanted more enforceable standards and clearer directions for local officials say FIFA watered down a more robust model for the plans. “Even though where we landed is very different than what we had consulted them on, the existence of the framework is in many ways unprecedented.
Week 5 of 2025 Esports World Cup concludes with three more champions crowned
RIYADH: With five weeks now in the bag, the 2025 Esports World Cup is approaching the finish line with just two weeks to go.
Saudi esports teams rising to the occasion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top esports teams have continued to make their mark on the global stage at the Esports World Cup 2025, with Team Falcons and Twisted Minds delivering standout victories in front of sold-out crowds at Boulevard Riyadh City.