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Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Overdrive Racing's Yazeed Al-Rajhi, alongside co-driver Timo Gottschalk, claimed a historic first victory at the Dakar Rally 2025, becoming the first Saudi driver to win the prestigious event.The duo expertly navigated the final 61km stage through Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter, sealing a dramatic and closely contested triumph.
Al-Rajhi, driving a Toyota Hilux, overcame strong competition from Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings.Despite Lategan’s impressive lead throughout much of the rally, Al-Rajhi’s strategic approach, flawless driving, and mastery of the dunes propelled him to victory with a margin of just 3 minutes and 57 seconds—the second-closest finish in Dakar history.“We have made history for Saudi Arabia,”...
January 17, 2025
Yazeed Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally 2025: A historic first for Saudi Arabia
January 17, 2025
Al Ittihad secure 4-1 victory over Al Raed to maintain pressure on Al Hilal in RSL title race
January 17, 2025
Marcos Leonardo shines with hat-trick as Al Hilal thrash Al Fateh 9-0 to equal RSL record
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s first professional boxer, Ziyad "Zizo" Almaayouf (6-0-1, 1 KO), is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring on February 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.The fight is part of "The Last Crescendo," a landmark event during Riyadh Season that includes the historic light heavyweight unification rematch between Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs).The 24-year-old Almaayouf, a trailblazer for Middle Eastern boxing, has steadily built his career since turning professional in 2022, emerging as a lightweight contender and a symbol of Saudi Arabia's growing influence in global boxing.“This isn’t just about my career – it’s about proving Saudi Arabia belongs at boxing’s highest level,” Almaayouf...
January 14, 2025
Saudi's first pro boxer Ziyad Almaayouf set for monumental Riyadh return during Riyadh Season
January 12, 2025
Al Orobah sign Saudi Pro League's all-time top scorer Omar Al Somah
January 12, 2025
Al Ittihad held to 1-1 draw by Al Fayha, lose Saudi League top spot
January 12, 2025
Al Hilal thrash Al Orobah 5-0 to reclaim Roshn Saudi League top spot
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ahli continued their winning streak with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab in the 14th round of the Saudi Pro League, hosted at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.English forward Ivan Toney struck within seconds of kick-off, setting the tone for an electrifying encounter.Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga doubled Al-Ahli's lead, making it easier for the home side to claim all three points.The victory lifted Al-Ahli to 26 points, while Al-Shabab, struggling to find form, remains on 23 points, extending their winless run in the league.Al-Shabab, buoyed by their recent triumph over Al-Fayha to reach the King’s Cup semi-finals, looked defensively fragile in this matchup.The team, under Turkish manager Fatih Terim, missed the services of Italian...
January 11, 2025
Al-Ahli defeats Al-Shabab 3-2 in Saudi Pro League thriller
January 10, 2025
Al-Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrović sidelined for three weeks due to injury
January 10, 2025
Al Nassr stages comeback to defeat Al-Okhdood 3-1 in Saudi Pro League match
