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Athletes swim in the Seine river from the Alexander III bridge on the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
Paris Olympics swimming test event canceled over water quality fears
PARIS — Worries about water quality forced the cancellation of another Paris Olympics test event in the Seine River on Sunday, as organizers called off a triathlon mixed relay.While triathlon swimmers took to the Seine in competition on Thursday and Friday, water quality tests showed higher than authorized levels of bacteria ahead of a para-triathlon test event Saturday, so it was canceled. Further tests ahead of Sunday's mixed relay remained inconsistent, according to a joint statement from organizers and local officials.“As a precautionary measure and to protect the health of the athletes, the decision has once again been taken to cancel all the swimming races scheduled for today,” it said. Authorities are investigating the reason for the problematic tests.Rainfall in recent...
August 21, 2023

Paris Olympics swimming test event canceled over water quality fears

Saudi security men chasing a teenager fan who stormed onto the pitch during Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun match on Friday.
Saudi Public Prosecution warns football fans against storming the pitch
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — An official source at the Saudi Public Prosecution warned football fans against committing any violations with regard to match rules and regulations.In a statement, it stressed the importance of the fans’ compliance with the rules and regulations during sports matches. These violations include storming onto the pitch during game time, disrupting matches, hampering the safety of others, or creating any unruly scenes.The Public Prosecution source called on all the fans to adhere to these rules, and not to violate any of the instructions, or to commit anything that would disrupt events in general and sports events in particular.The Public Prosecution’s warning came in the wake of witnessing unruly incidents in some Saudi stadiums recently when fans storm...
August 20, 2023

Saudi Public Prosecution warns football fans against storming the pitch

Several Saudi clubs are vying for the services of international player and Al-Shabab defender Hassan Tambakti.
Intense battle among Saudi clubs for defender Tambakti's signature in summer transfer showdown
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In the upcoming days, fierce competition is expected to unfold among several clubs vying for the services of international player Hassan Tambakti, defender of Al-Shabab team.The momentum has grown as Al-Hilal has intensified its efforts to secure a deal with Tambakti before the current summer transfer window closes.Al-Hilal is reportedly preparing a substantial financial offer to entice both Al-Shabab club and the player Tambakti. The proposed deal could surpass the SR100 million mark.Sources indicate that Al-Hilal aims to present some of its own players as part of the offer to Al-Shabab, in exchange for finalizing this potentially record-breaking transfer in the Saudi league for a Saudi player.Tambakti, a key figure in Al-Shabab and the Saudi national team,...
August 20, 2023

Intense battle among Saudi clubs for defender Tambakti's signature in summer transfer showdown

Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović signed his new contract with Al-Hilal in Paris.
Al-Hilal signs Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Hilal Football Club has officially announced the signing of Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović from English club Fulham.The transfer was finalized after arduous negotiations with Fulham's officials, who initially displayed a strong desire to retain their prolific forward.However, the determination of Al-Hilal's negotiators and the player's eagerness to make a move to the Saudi league played crucial roles in sealing the deal in favor of the blue Club.In the past weeks, Serbian striker Mitrović emerged as a choice for Al-Hilal, following negotiations with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen from Italian club Napoli.However, Napoli's management's refusal to part with their striker shifted the focus to Mitrović, with whom an agreement had...
August 19, 2023

Al-Hilal signs Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović

Al-Fayha secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against host team Al-Hilal in the second round of the Saudi Professional League Saturday.
Al-Fayha holds Al-Hilal to 1-1 draw
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The second round of the Saudi Professional League witnessed gripping action as Al-Fayha secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against host team Al-Hilal.Simultaneously, Abha managed to snatch a valuable 1-0 victory from Al-Raed, setting the stage for intense competition in the league.At the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Fayha unfolded with a blend of skill and determination.Prior to the match, Al-Hilal introduced its new stars to the fans including Brazilian giant Neymar and Moroccan Yassine Bounou. They're expected to play in the next round of the league.In the 10th minute, Al-Hilal thought they had taken the lead with a goal from Michael Richard Delgado, but the referee disallowed it due to an offside call after a...
August 19, 2023

Al-Fayha holds Al-Hilal to 1-1 draw

Moroccan striker Abdulrazak Hamdallah capitalized on a delivery from Igor Coronado, unleashing a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
Al-Ittihad takes lead in Saudi Pro League with victory over Al-Tai
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In an intense showdown during the second round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Ittihad demonstrated its prowess by securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Al-Tai.The triumph catapulted Al-Ittihad to the top of the league standings, edging out its rival Al-Ahli on goal difference.At the highly anticipated match held at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Al-Ittihad’s dominance in the first half was palpable.However, remarkable performance of Al-Tai’s goalkeeper, Victor Braga, prevented Al-Ittihad from converting their chances.Braga’s acrobatic saves denied Karim Benzema, Abdulrazak Hamdallah, N’Golo Kanté, and Ahmed Bamsaud the opportunity to break the deadlock.The turning point came in the second half, as Al-Ittihad broke through Al-Tai’s...
August 19, 2023

Al-Ittihad takes lead in Saudi Pro League with victory over Al-Tai

Screenshot of 3 people invading the pitch during a football match between Al Nassr and Al Taawoun at Alawwal Park stadium on Friday. (@Al_NasrKSA)
Riyadh police arrest 3 people for invading stadium's pitch during football match
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh police have arrested 3 people for invading the pitch during a football match.The official spokesperson of the Riyadh police said that they have arrested 3 people who entered the pitch of the stadium in coordination with the Ministry of Sports.The legal measures were taken against the three people, and then they were referred to the Public Prosecution, the official spokesperson confirmed.A video went viral showing 3 people invading and running in the pitch of the Alawwal Park stadium during Al Nassr and Al Taawoun match that was held on Friday, as part of the activities of the second round of the Saudi Professional League.Following the incident, an official source in Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution has stressed the importance of sports fans to...
August 19, 2023

Riyadh police arrest 3 people for invading stadium's pitch during football match

Al-Ahli has taken a decisive step to fortify its squad with the official announcement of the acquisition of Turkish player Merih Demiral from Italian club Atalanta.
Al-Ahli secures Turkish player Merih Demiral in new signing
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi club Al-Ahli has taken a decisive step to fortify its squad with the official announcement of the acquisition of Turkish player Merih Demiral from Italian club Atalanta.This transaction marks the seventh foreign signing for the club in the ongoing summer transfer window.In a video release on the club’s social media platform, Merih Demiral expressed his ambitions for the upcoming journey.“I’m not one to accept defeat easily. I want our team to lead from the front. Our fans have the power to transform any stadium into an erupting volcano,” he stated passionately.“Seeing them during the first match left me in awe. I’m eagerly anticipating playing for them. I’m ready to take on any challenge.”Merih Demiral, aged 25, brings considerable...
August 19, 2023

Al-Ahli secures Turkish player Merih Demiral in new signing

Al Hilal Football Club proudly introduced their newest player, Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., in a grand ceremony held at a jam-packed stadium in Riyadh.
In a spectacular display, Al Hilal unveils Neymar in front of a packed stadium
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a mesmerizing spectacle that captured the hearts of football fans worldwide, Al Hilal Football Club proudly introduced their newest player, Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., in a grand ceremony held at a jam-packed stadium in Riyadh.The much-anticipated event, witnessed by over 60,000 of excited spectators in King Fahd international stadium, marked the official presentation of Neymar as he donned the prestigious Al Hilal jersey for the first time.The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as the football icon made his entrance, a symbol of the club’s ambitions to make waves in both domestic and international competitions.The atmosphere was electric as Neymar’s arrival injected an extra dose of enthusiasm into the already spirited crowd. The dazzling...
August 19, 2023

In a spectacular display, Al Hilal unveils Neymar in front of a packed stadium

Saudi Arabian apprentice jockey Sultan Almaymuni celebrated a dream European riding debut yesterday, winning the Prix International Sister’s Cities – European Association of Racing Schools (EARS) international jockeys apprentice race in France at Deauville Racecourse.
Sultan Almaymuni stars in Deauville
TAIF — Saudi Arabian apprentice jockey Sultan Almaymuni celebrated a dream European riding debut Friday, winning the Prix International Sister’s Cities – European Association of Racing Schools (EARS) international jockeys apprentice race in France at Deauville Racecourse.Competing against rising stars of the weighing room from around the world, all under the age of 25, Almaymuni’s mount, Prince Des Dunes, won the 1,500m contest by three-quarters-of-a-length from Record The Shaw, ridden by France’s Emilien Puillet-Roda.Commenting on the great achievement, Almaymuni expressed his happiness, saying: “Praise be to God for this victory, which I dedicate to the homeland, to my parents, and to all my brothers on horseback in the Saudi field.“I extend my sincere thanks to Prince...
August 19, 2023

Sultan Almaymuni stars in Deauville

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