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The Jeddah chapter bikers team of Harley Owners Group (HOG) poses for a group photo.

HOG bikers Jeddah chapter ranks 1st locally, 4th globally

Okaz/Saudi GazetteJEDDAH — The Jeddah chapter bikers team of Harley Owners Group (HOG) has won first place at the level of Saudi Arabia and fourth place at the global level, traveling the largest distance, covering 635,298 km during the year 2022.The distance of kilometers traveled by Harley group riders was estimated at more than 635,298 km, and it was recorded through weekly trips throughout the year.During the ride, the bikers covered all regions of the Kingdom from the far north to the south and from the west to the east, apart from participation in international trips.The Jeddah chapter of Haley Davidson, which is a member of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), has about 1,000 members. The club was founded in 1998.HOG is owners of Harley Davidson motorcycles in...

January 30, 2023

HOG bikers Jeddah chapter ranks 1st locally, 4th globally

Al-Ittihad is lifting a title for the first time after winning the Saudi King’s Cup in 2018.

Al-Ittihad wins Saudi Super Cup for first time

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al-Ittihad of Jeddah has won the Saudi Super Cup title for the first time in its history, with a 2-0 win over Al-Fayha Club from Al-Majma’a on Sunday.The Moroccan Abdel Razzaq Hamdallah scored one goal each for the winners in the beginning of the two halves of the Saudi Super Cup final. Al-Ittihad is lifting a title for the first time after winning the Saudi King’s Cup in 2018.After years of waiting, the Portuguese head coach of Al-Ittihad Nuno Espirito Santo won his first ever title since the start of his coaching career in 2012 with Rio Ave FC of Portugal.Hamdallah gave Al-Ittihad the lead three minutes after the kick-off and scored the team’s second goal in the beginning of the second half, to make up for his colleague Abdul Rahman Al-Aboud’s...

January 30, 2023

Al-Ittihad wins Saudi Super Cup for first time

Djokovic swept to a 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world number one ranking and again deny Tsitsipas a maiden major title. (Twitter @AustralianOpen)

Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open

MELBOURNE — A ruthless Novak Djokovic resumed his reign over Melbourne Park by winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday and crushing the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in a one-sided final.In a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider, Djokovic swept to a 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world number one ranking and again deny Tsitsipas a maiden major title.The atmosphere was electric and the crowd often unruly as Serbian and Greek fans bayed in the terraces as if roaring on football teams.But at the finish chants of "Nole! Nole" won out as Djokovic tore into a 5-0 lead in the final tiebreak and closed out the match with a thumping forehand down the line that Tsitsipas could only hit long.The 35-year-old...

January 29, 2023

Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open

King Salman stands out for unprecedented support for horseracing

Co-founder of The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia and continued as a board member until 2015Donated SR25 million for the first renewal of The Cup during his reign RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sponsors the current renewal of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, which kicks off next Friday and Saturday, underlining his long-standing support for horseracing and equestrian sports.King Salman was one of the founders of The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and a board member of the club until 2015.King Salman's sponsorship of horseracing was an integral part of his support for the sporting world in the Kingdom which he began to develop when he was Prince of Riyadh and after taking over the helm of the Kingdom to prepare the Saudi youth to compete at the...

January 26, 2023

King Salman stands out for unprecedented support for horseracing

Professional park section of Aljada Skate Park.

Olympic skateboarders set for ‘spectacular show’ at Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah

SHARJAH — The world’s best skateboarders have pledged to put on a “spectacular show” at the Street 2022 and Park 2022 World Championships at Aljada Skate Park in Sharjah, which act as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.The ‘Road to Paris’ competitions sees Sharjah hosting the Street 2022 World Championships from 29 January to 5 February, followed by the Park 2022 World Championships from 5 February to 12 February.And with the countdown on to the most breathtaking live sporting action you’ll ever see, the best boarders on the planet have promised incredible tricks, amazing photo and video opportunities – and the coolest platform to be inspired by.Momiji Nishiya, who won the first ever gold medal in the women's street skateboarding at the 2020 Olympics aged...

January 24, 2023

Olympic skateboarders set for ‘spectacular show’ at Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah

The Saudi Pro League’s General Assembly announced on Monday that they have appointed global sports executive Garry Cook as executive president and CEO.

Garry Cook appointed chief of Saudi Pro League

RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League’s General Assembly announced on Monday that they have appointed global sports executive Garry Cook as executive president and CEO.The General Assembly, including representatives of the league’s clubs and football partners, met on Monday to announce sweeping changes to the governance of the league as it looks to grow its global appeal.According to SPL extra website Chairman Abdulaziz Alafaleq said: “We are delighted Garry has accepted our invitation to lead Saudi Pro League as we grow and become a world leading league.“Following the arrival of global superstar [Cristiano] Ronaldo, the eyes of the world are on Saudi football and we are excited about the opportunity to grow our audience, improve our fan experience and drive commercial and broadcast...

January 23, 2023

Garry Cook appointed chief of Saudi Pro League

British gymnast Ellie Downie retires at 23 for 'mental health, happiness'

LONDON — British gymnast Ellie Downie, a former European champion, on Monday retired at age of 23 to prioritize her "mental health and happiness." "With a heavy heart and an array of emotions, today is the day I announce my retirement from gymnastics! To say it's been a difficult decision is a massive understatement, but after a really tough last few years, I've made the decision to prioritise my mental health and happiness," Downie said on Twitter. "Gymnastics has been my life for as long as I can remember and I'm proud of everything I was fortunate enough to achieve in the sport. "Competing and winning medals for Great Britain has meant everything and more to me and I'll miss it enormously," she added. During her career, Downie won...

January 23, 2023

British gymnast Ellie Downie retires at 23 for 'mental health, happiness'

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in Saudi Pro League

RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut in Saudi Pro league with his new club Al-Nassr against Al Ettifaq on Sunday.While Ronaldo was named the captain of the team, Anderson Talisca earned Al-Nassr a 1-0 home win.Expectations for his debut were sky-high after his performance against Paris St Germain in a friendly on Thursday.The Portugal international had a shot from the edge of the penalty area blocked early on in the first half, before being denied a penalty shout upon being wrestled to the ground by an Al Ettifaq defender in the 19th minute.Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca put Al-Nassr ahead in the 31st minute, when he rose to meet Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem’s cross and planted a header past Al Ettifaq goalkeeper Paulo Victor.Ronaldo’s best moment after the break came in a...

January 22, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in Saudi Pro League

Eyes of world football on SPL as Ronaldo makes his Saudi league debut on Sunday

RIYADH — Saudi Pro League chairman Abdulaziz Al-Afaleq said the eyes of the world football will be firmly on the Saudi Pro League as Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in the Saudi league at Mrsool Park on Sunday night.Al-Afaleq made the remarks after Riyadh Season Cup match at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Thursday where thousands of football fans gathered to watch another charming confrontation between the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who led the Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal All Stars team and his arch-rival Argentine Lionel Messi leading the stars of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Al-Afaleq said: “The Saudi Pro League was delighted to provide players for the Riyadh Season Cup match.”The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh...

January 20, 2023

Eyes of world football on SPL as Ronaldo makes his Saudi league debut on Sunday

Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), crowned Paris Saint-Germain with the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday after a thrilling 9-goals match against Saudi All-Star XI.

Riyadh Season Cup: PSG defeat Saudi All-Star XI as Ronaldo shines in thriller match

RIYADH — Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), crowned Paris Saint-Germain with the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday after a thrilling 9-goals match against Saudi All-Star XI.The match saw Cristiano Ronaldo's first appearance in Saudi Arabia after his move to Riyadh's Al-Nassr club. Ronaldo got the man of the match award as he scored two goals for his team.The highly anticipated match had everything: Goals from Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo, VAR investigations, penalties, a red card, nine goals and plenty of excitement.King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh was packed with over 60,000 fans. Saudi All-Star XI was made up of Al Nassr and Al Hilal stars in the Saudi Pro League and led by coach Marcelo Gallardo.Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan shook hands with players on...

January 19, 2023

Riyadh Season Cup: PSG defeat Saudi All-Star XI as Ronaldo shines in thriller match

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HOG bikers Jeddah chapter ranks 1st locally, 4th globally ​​​​​​​

Al-Ittihad wins Saudi Super Cup for first time

Djokovic crushes Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open

King Salman stands out for unprecedented support for horseracing

Olympic skateboarders set for ‘spectacular show’ at Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah

Garry Cook appointed chief of Saudi Pro League

British gymnast Ellie Downie retires at 23 for 'mental health, happiness'

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut in Saudi Pro League

Eyes of world football on SPL as Ronaldo makes his Saudi league debut on Sunday

Riyadh Season Cup: PSG defeat Saudi All-Star XI as Ronaldo shines in thriller match

HOG bikers Jeddah chapter ranks 1st locally, 4th globally