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The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced the signing of a new sponsorship agreement with national real estate developer Roshn, a wholly owned Public Investments Fund company.
The title sponsorship agreement valued at SAR478 million over five years sees the league renamed
Saudi Pro League signs sponsorship deal with real estate developer
RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced the signing of a new sponsorship agreement with national real estate developer Roshn, a wholly owned Public Investments Fund company.The title sponsorship agreement valued at SAR478 million over five years sees the league renamed "Roshn Saudi League".SPL Chairman of the Board Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Afaleq expressed delight with the continuation of the partnership with Roshn and its development following the success of the previous season as the agreement achieved all its goals and met the aspirations of both parties."Our relationship with Roshn has a special value for us; together we were able to form a substantial partnership which had a positive impact on boosting the market value of a league that is considered the best and most...
August 24, 2022

Saudi Pro League signs sponsorship deal with real estate developer

Usain Bolt celebrates after he wins gold during the Men's 200m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Usain Bolt moves to trademark signature victory pose
WASHINGTON — Athletics icon Usain Bolt has moved to trademark a logo showing his signature victory celebration pose.The retired Jamaican sprinter submitted an application in the US last week.He is known globally for the move - in which he leans back and gestures to the sky - as he routinely struck the pose after winning gold medals and setting world records.Bolt still holds the world records for the 100m and 200m, making him the fastest man in history.According to the US Patent and Trademark Office, Bolt filed his application for the trademark on 17 August.It depicts "The silhouette of a man in a distinctive pose, with one arm bent and pointing to the head, and the other arm raised and pointing upward".He intends to use the image on items including clothing, jewelry and shoes,...
August 23, 2022

Usain Bolt moves to trademark signature victory pose

Mohammed Almarzouki.
Fastest ever Saudi Arabian qualifies for Ironman World Championships in Kona
JEDDAH — While reflecting on Saudi Arabia, you wouldn’t automatically think of swimming, cycling, or running for that matter — let alone Ironman. The extreme environment of a nation built on oil would not normally be your typical playground for training in these disciplines, but there is a new trend emerging in the Gulf and the infallible team has the same vision: to be the very best version of themselves through sport.The triathlon bug has really caught on, and they are all witnessing the start of something incredibly empowering for both individuals, families and the wider community, and society as a whole. There are no longer any barriers for female or male athletes alike. If you want to achieve something, just go and make it happen like Mohammed Almarzouki.Founder and Head Coach...
August 22, 2022

Fastest ever Saudi Arabian qualifies for Ironman World Championships in Kona

Chelsea ban supporter indefinitely after racist abuse of Son
LONDON — Chelsea have banned a season ticket holder indefinitely following reports that Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min was racially abused during last weekend's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.The BBC reported that the incident took place when South Korea international Son went to take a corner in the second half of the Aug. 14 game, which ended in a 2-2 draw.Chelsea released a statement after the match saying the club finds any form of discriminatory behaviour "totally abhorrent"."Following our statement this week on racist abuse at the Tottenham game last Sunday, Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it has identified and banned a season ticket holder indefinitely," Chelsea tweeted on Saturday.Chelsea play away to Leeds United on Sunday. —...
August 21, 2022

Chelsea ban supporter indefinitely after racist abuse of Son

Oleksandr Usyk retains world heavyweight titles with a split decision over Anthony Joshua in rematch in Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Omar Hassan)
Usyk beats Joshua again, retains world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia
By Aljohara Zarea JEDDAH — Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk impressed world by retaining his titles after defeating Anthony Joshua at the Rage On The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Saturday. Usyek won the game with an impressive and exciting match filled with enthusiasm and cheers from the fans.The 35-year-old Usyk kept his WBA, WBO and IBF belts six months after serving in the Ukrainian army. The historical rematch between the professional boxers has ended at the round 12 by split decision. Thousand of boxing fans has attended the match at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium Arena in Jeddah. As millions spectators around the world has watched the game behind screens. Joshua seemed so unrespectful with his attitude as soon as the game ended, as he was so angry...
August 21, 2022

Usyk beats Joshua again, retains world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia

Ziyad Al-Maayouf known as (Zizo) defeated his Mexican opponent Alfredo Alatorre on the first-round KO with a big knockout. — SPA
Saudi boxer Ziyad Al-Maayouf wins first professional boxing match
By Aljohara Zarea JEDDAH — The first Saudi professional boxer Ziyad Al-Maayouf known as (Zizo) defeated his Mexican opponent Alfredo Alatorre on the first-round KO with a big knockout.In this winning, Al-Maayouf has made made history by being the first Saudi athlete to win a professional boxing match. The match held at the King Abdullah Sport City Arena in Jeddah is the secondary match among the activities that precede the must awaited fight "Rage On The Red Sea", which the two champion boxers, Oleksaandor Usyk and Anthony Joshua to compete for the WBA (Super), IBF and WBO titles. Earlier, Al-Maayouf told Saudi Gazette that Saudi Arabia's leadership is making the dreams come true for their youth. He said that he can’t believe how happy he is, because he was in spot...
August 20, 2022

Saudi boxer Ziyad Al-Maayouf wins first professional boxing match

Ramla defeated her Dominion opponent Crystal Garcia Nova on Saturday here. (Instagram @Ramlaali)
Ramla Ali wins female first boxing fight in Saudi Arabia
By Aljohara Zarea JEDDAH — The British-Somali Ramla Ali has made history in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, as she won the first international female boxing match in the Kingdom. Ramla defeated her Dominion opponent Crystal Garcia Nova on Saturday here. The 32-year-old Ramla whose weight is 55.6kg has defeated Nova 55.7kg, in the first-round KO in a very “short match” which did not even last for more than one minute. It is noteworthy that the first female boxing match in the Kingdom had been conducted as part of the activity of the secondary boxers which held before the biggest boxing event in Saudi Arabia 'Rage on The Red Sea'. Earlier, Ramla said that Saudi Arabia is becoming a very progressive country that pouches more women into sport. "I think there are...
August 20, 2022

Ramla Ali wins female first boxing fight in Saudi Arabia

Casemiro intent on joining Man United, Ancelotti says
MADRID — Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. "Casemiro wants a new challenge and we understand his feeling, I do not think there is a way back," Ancelotti told a news conference on Friday, Reuters said."I have spoken with him. Casemiro, for what he has done and the person he is, we must respect that desire. The negotiations are ongoing right now, it is not official yet, he is still our player but his will is to leave."Reuters reported that the 30-year-old midfielder is to sign a four to five year deal at United with wages of around 16 million euros ($16.10 million) per year.United's first offer to Real Madrid for the Brazilian is around 70 million euros, British...
August 20, 2022

Casemiro intent on joining Man United, Ancelotti says

Nelson previews Usyk vs Joshua rematch, predicts fight ‘won’t go the distance’
JEDDAH — Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 — the heavyweight fight everyone is waiting for and one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history. The upcoming second encounter between two of the sport’s biggest stars is being discussed around the world; pundits, fans, and fighters alike are divided as the how the fight will go and who will emerge victorious.One man qualified more than most to offer an opinion and break down the ‘Rage on the Red Sea’ main event is Johnny Nelson, long-time Sky Sports boxing analyst and former cruiserweight world champion.Like always, Nelson is part of the Sky Sports Box Office team for this Saturday’s blockbuster showdown in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He insists victory for Joshua – seeking to regain the unified heavyweight titles he lost to...
August 20, 2022

Nelson previews Usyk vs Joshua rematch, predicts fight ‘won’t go the distance’

Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua after standing on the top of the scale. — (Picture: Omar Hassan)
Saudi Arabia to witness the biggest rematch in boxing history Saturday
By Aljohara ZareaJEDDAH — All eyes will be on the bride of the Red Sea on Saturday evening when Saudi Arabia hosts one of the biggest rematches in boxing’s history — “Rage On The Red Sea”.The much-awaited return match, which will bring together titleholder Oleksandr Usyk and challenger Anthony Joshua, is considered to be one of the most interesting match people around the world are closely following.The event will take place on Saturday, August 20, at King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, where a large crowd of boxing fans will be able to watch the match.The event's activities, which began on Monday, continued with press conferences, public workouts and many more, the last of which was on Friday when the two fighters stood on the scale taking weight.The fighters stepped...
August 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia to witness the biggest rematch in boxing history Saturday

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