Category : Sports
Dembele named world’s best footballer at FIFA awards 2025
DOHA, Qatar, December 18, 2025: French forward Ousmane Dembélé was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 at the annual awards ceremony in Doha on Monday, marking the Paris Saint-Germain winger’s first win at the prestigious global football event. Dembélé secured the honor following a season of consistent excellence for club and country, capping a year that also......
FIA General Assembly re-elects Ben Sulayem in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, December 13, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the international federation for mobility organisations. The decision was confirmed following the election of his Presidential List by the FIA General Assembly, held in......
Russian engineers launch AI robot for athletes’ training
Engineers at Don State Technical University in Russia have unveiled an AI-powered training robot aimed at enhancing athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury. The development is positioned as a response to a shortage of qualified trainers, particularly within educational institutions, offering athletes personalized support and supervision during their workouts. The robot......
Italy’s Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon men’s singles crown
Italy’s Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to conclude a fiercely contested final at the All England Club. The victory establishes Sinner, currently ranked world number one, as the first Italian player ever to win the prestigious Wimbledon men’s singles......
Italy’s Jannik Sinner wins first Wimbledon men’s singles crown
Italy’s Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to conclude a fiercely contested final at the All England Club. The victory establishes Sinner, currently ranked world number one, as the first Italian player ever to win the prestigious Wimbledon men’s singles......
Brazil qualify for 2026 World Cup after narrow win over Paraguay
Brazil has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a South American qualifier held at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. The win, witnessed by over 45,000 fans in cool winter conditions, confirms Brazil’s place in the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by......
FIA confirms 2026 calendar with strong Middle East presence
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed the global calendar for its major world championships in 2026, reinforcing the Middle East’s role as a key destination for international motorsport. The announcements were made during the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau, led by FIA President Mohammed Ben......
Japan secures 2026 FIFA World Cup spot with victory over Bahrain
Japan secures its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Bahrain 2-0. The Samurai Blue lead Group C and are the first team to qualify for the tournament....
Erling Haaland commits to Manchester City with new long-term deal
Manchester City has announced that striker Erling Haaland has signed a new contract extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has scored 111 goals in 126 appearances for the club. Haaland’s previous contract was set to expire in......
Elena Rybakina set to defend Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open title in February
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a WTA 500 tennis tournament, has confirmed the return of reigning champion Elena Rybakina for its third edition, scheduled to take place from February 1 to 8, 2025, at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Rybakina, currently ranked sixth in the world, will defend......