Category : Sports
Asian Games in China postponed due to mass spread of COVID-19
After Beijing hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Olympic Council of Asia said Friday that this year’s Asian Games in China have been postponed because of concerns over the spreading of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in China. After talks with local organizers and the Chinese Olympic Committee, the......
Cristiano Ronaldo baby boy dies as football icon shares greatest pain
Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the death of his baby son after long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to twins. He wrote on Instagram in a joint statement signed by the couple: “It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed......
Syrian archer Al-Masry wins five medals at Arab Championship
Shorouk al-Masry, a Syrian archer, has won five medals at the Arab Championship for women, which was held recently in Mauritania, winning one gold, two silvers, and two bronzes. Coach of the Syrian national team, Karen Sorour, said in a statement that the countries participation was limited to only two......
FIFA launches free streaming service FIFA+ for the World Cup
Football’s governing body FIFA has announced the launch of FIFA+, a free streaming service created to connect football fans worldwide to the game they love, ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. FIFA+ will offer access to live soccer matches from around the world, interactive games, news, tournament information,......
FIFA welcomes UNGA resolution on Qatar hosting of FIFA World Cup
A resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its recent 76th session recognizes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the first such event held in the Middle East. FIFA encourages the relevant authorities to ensure that it leaves a lasting legacy for peace and development in the......
Laser beams help Senegal win a FIFA World Cup qualifier
Thousands of Senegalese fans pointed laser beams in the eyes of Egyptian players during the crucial match between Egypt and Senegal. During penalties, the lasers continued unabated, with the referee not doing anything about them, not even when goalkeeper El Shenawy was about to defend a Senegal free kick and......
Formula 1 STC Saudi Grand Prix gets underway at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2022 activities began today, four months after the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship, at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the longest and fastest street circuit in the world, which officially opened its doors to Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans today. In......
FIFA has thrown Russia out of the World Cup in Qatar
FIFA and UEFA have announced that, following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, will be suspended from participating in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice including the forthcoming FIFA World Cup......
Tiger Woods inks long-term exclusive deal with 2K
2K made a hole in one by announcing the Company has agreed to an exclusive, long-term partnership with Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in golf history. In addition, 2K announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held HB Studios Multimedia Ltd., developers......
Omniyat sponsors Shabab Al Ahli Club
Omniyat real estate group has become the newest sponsor and official luxury lifestyle partner to professional sports association, Shabab Al Ahli Club, following the signing of a partnership agreement where the ceremony took place in The Opus by Omniyat, under which Omniyat now sponsors various sports teams in the club, including......